All spots

Lake Cunningham

Lake fishing  Nebraska · 07:50 - 18:26

Lake Cunningham is one of the lakes in Nebraska. Most people come here for Lake Trout, White Bass and Brook Trout.

Prime 78% The bite right now
Top bet: Lake Trout Active through the day, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
85%
74°
Best day
Thu
79%
67°
Fri
84%
62°
Sat
80%
67°
Sun
84%
67°
Mon
81%
61°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Mainly clear
Water temp (est.)
61°F
Air temp
59°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
30.07 inHg → stable
Clouds
25.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 07:05–09:05 Day 09:05–17:11 Dusk 17:11–19:11

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Full moon 98% lit
Major period 01:14–03:14 Major period 13:14–15:14 Minor period 17:55–19:25 Minor period 09:02–10:32

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

14:00
59°
15:00
62°
16:00
62°
17:00
62°
18:00
61°
19:00
61°
20:00
60°
21:00
60°
22:00
60°
23:00
60°
00:00
59°
01:00
60°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
78%
Active through the day, peak season.
Tap for details ↗
White Bass
Morone chrysops
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 16 degrees, a fishy ripple on the water.
Tap for details ↗
Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
56%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
Tap for details ↗
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
55%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, a fishy ripple on the water.
Tap for details ↗
Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
54%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
Tap for details ↗
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
54%
Water near its preferred 16 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
Tap for details ↗

About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Lake Trout, White Bass, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass and Northern Pike.

Lake Trout is generally most active around May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a trolling for lake trout, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for lake trout at the day. Fish hard now.
Depth The water is warm. Fish often sit deeper or in shade, work the cooler spots. Look towards deeper water.
Lure Trolling for lake trout: Deep with a downrigger.
Colour Clear water and good light: try silver, white and natural for lake trout.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

About this water

Lake Cunningham is an artificial lake in Lake Cunningham Park, in East San Jose, California, near the Eastridge Mall and Eastridge Transit Center. Although not a geological feature recognized in the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS), it serves as retention basin for Thompson Creek floodwaters. It is located on Capitol Expressway and stands next to Reid–Hillview Airport. The Lake Cunningham Skate Park and Raging Waters theme park are also in Lake Cunningham Park.

Read more on Wikipedia →

Map

More waters nearby

Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake Cunningham?

Anglers here regularly land Lake Trout, White Bass, Brook Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Muskellunge and Rainbow Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Lake Cunningham?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Lake Cunningham?

For Lake Trout, the fishing tends to peak around May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Lake Cunningham right now?

Right now Lake Trout is the most likely catch, at about 27%.