Garden County · lake · 289 acres
Blue Lake
Stocked 3× on record · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Blue Lake is a lake in Garden County, Nebraska, stocked with Gizzard Shad, Walleye and Yellow Perch — most recently on Jun 3, 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
Overcast
96°
67°
21 mph
21%
Fri
Overcast
88°
65°
15 mph
4%
Sat
Overcast
93°
59°
17 mph
2%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jun 3 | Walleye | 13,000 | 1.25" | |
| May 4 | Gizzard Shad | 100 | 8" | |
| Mar 31 | Yellow Perch | 2,000 | 5" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Hackberry Lake1.5 mi
- Crescent Lake1.4 mi
- Jones Lake1.6 mi
- Little Hackberry Lake2.0 mi
- Crescent Lake2.1 mi
- Mallard Arm2.8 mi
- Island Lake2.7 mistocked Jun 3, 2026
- Gimlet Lake3.3 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.
Blue Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Blue Lake?+
Blue Lake is stocked with Gizzard Shad, Walleye and Yellow Perch in Garden County, Nebraska, most recently on Jun 3, 2026 by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Blue 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 Blue Lake?+
Blue Lake is a lake in Garden County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission · updated Jun 3, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.