Cherry County · lake · 813 acres
Big Alkali Lake
Stocked 2× on record · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Big Alkali Lake is a lake in Cherry County, Nebraska — most recently on Jun 11, 2026. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Drizzle
88°
69°
21 mph
66%
Fri
Overcast
76°
65°
20 mph
7%
Sat
Clear
89°
59°
13 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 11 | Yellow Perch | 69,426 | 2" | |
| Jun 4 | Saugeye | 63,577 | 1.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Little Alkali Lake1.2 mi
- Muleshoe Lake1.2 mi
- Bakers Lake2.0 mi
- Rogers Lake1.7 mi
- Spencer Lake2.2 mi
- Smith Lake2.0 mi
- Trout Lake3.3 mi
- Cedar Lake4.1 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NE regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Big Alkali Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Big Alkali Lake?+
Yes — Nebraska requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Big Alkali Lake?+
Big Alkali Lake is a lake in Cherry County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission · updated Jun 11, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.