Dawes County · reservoir · 1,263 acres
Box Butte Reservoir
1 stocking on record · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Box Butte Reservoir is a reservoir in Dawes County, Nebraska, stocked with Walleye — most recently on May 29, 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
88°
57°
12 mph
2%
Sat
Clear
95°
61°
17 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
105°
72°
23 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 29 | Walleye | 41,076 | 1.25" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- Willow Creek2.3 mi
- Pebble Creek6.9 mi
- Fisher Reservoir10.3 mi
- Sand Canyon Creek7.9 mi
- Cottonwood Creek9.3 mi
- Gregg Lake9.9 mi
- Steffensen Reservoir11.8 mi
- Phillips Reservoir12.7 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.
Box Butte Reservoir fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Box Butte Reservoir?+
Box Butte Reservoir is stocked with Walleye in Dawes County, Nebraska, most recently on May 29, 2026 by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Box Butte Reservoir?+
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 Box Butte Reservoir?+
Box Butte Reservoir is a reservoir in Dawes County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission · updated May 29, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.