Cherry County · lake · 501 acres
Hackberry Lake
Stocked 4× on record · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Hackberry Lake is a lake in Cherry County, Nebraska, stocked with Black Crappie and Yellow Perch — most recently on Jul 2, 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
89°
69°
25 mph
60%
Fri
Overcast
77°
66°
17 mph
6%
Sat
Clear
95°
62°
13 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 2 | Black Crappie | 9,607 | 1.25" | |
| Jul 2 | Black Crappie | 52,539 | 1.25" | |
| Jun 24 | Yellow Perch | 25,233 | 2" | |
| Jun 24 | Yellow Perch | 28,696 | 2" | |
Angler reports
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Best bite times
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All Nebraska waters with black crappie → · All Nebraska waters with yellow perch →
Nearby waters
- Cedar Lake1.5 mi
- Watts Lake1.7 mistocked Jul 2, 2026
- Whitewater Lake2.0 mi
- Pelican Lake2.3 mi
- Dewey Lake1.9 mi
- Clear Lake2.3 mistocked Jun 24, 2026
- Spencer Lake3.2 mi
- Trout Lake3.0 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.
Hackberry Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Hackberry Lake?+
Hackberry Lake is stocked with Black Crappie and Yellow Perch in Cherry County, Nebraska, most recently on Jul 2, 2026 by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Hackberry Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Hackberry Lake peaks in June and July. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Hackberry 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 Hackberry Lake?+
Hackberry 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 Jul 2, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.