Dawson County · lake · 30 acres
Lake Helen
1 stocking on record · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Lake Helen is a lake in Dawson County, Nebraska, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on Mar 18, 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
91°
74°
15 mph
46%
Fri
Overcast
82°
69°
20 mph
11%
Sat
Clear
94°
62°
11 mph
0%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Mar 18 | Rainbow Trout | 1,100 | 12.3" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Krone Reservoir3.8 mi
- Franzen Reservoir7.1 mi
- Wiggins Reservoir6.9 mi
- Cyriacks Reservoir7.1 mi
- Buffalo Creek8.4 mi
- Feddersen Reservoir8.8 mi
- West Midway Lake10.6 mi
- Spring Creek Reservoir 19-B9.3 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.
Lake Helen fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Helen?+
Lake Helen is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Dawson County, Nebraska, most recently on Mar 18, 2026 by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Helen?+
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 Lake Helen?+
Lake Helen is a lake in Dawson County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission · updated Mar 18, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.