Scotts Bluff County · reservoir · 1,958 acres
Lake Minatare
Stocked 10× on record · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Lake Minatare is a reservoir in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, stocked with Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Walleye and White Crappie — most recently on Jul 1, 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
93°
66°
17 mph
6%
Fri
Partly cloudy
89°
61°
15 mph
2%
Sat
Clear
96°
62°
14 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 1 | White Crappie | 11,249 | 1.25" | |
| Jul 1 | White Crappie | 23,817 | 1.25" | |
| Jun 30 | White Crappie | 75,450 | 1.25" | |
| Jun 30 | White Crappie | 306,068 | 1.25" | |
| Jun 30 | White Crappie | 9,638 | 1.25" | |
| May 29 | Walleye | 74,155 | 1.25" | |
| May 6 | Largemouth Bass | 2 | 12" | |
| May 6 | Yellow Perch | 4 | 6" | |
| May 6 | Crappie | 7 | 8" | |
| May 6 | Walleye | 67 | 15" | |
When does Lake Minatare get stocked?
Going by 10 records since 2026, stocking here peaks in May.
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Nearby waters
- Winters Creek Lake2.3 mi
- Hope Creek2.9 mi
- East Ninemile Creek4.4 mi
- Lake Alice Number Two4.8 mi
- Bastron Lake7.5 mi
- Lake Alice7.3 mi
- Fairfield Seep9.8 mi
- Ross Canyon Reservoir7.6 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 Minatare fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Lake Minatare?+
Lake Minatare is stocked with Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Walleye and White Crappie in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, most recently on Jul 1, 2026 by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Lake Minatare get stocked?+
Going by 10 records since 2026, stocking at Lake Minatare peaks in May. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Lake Minatare?+
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 Minatare?+
Lake Minatare is a reservoir in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission · updated Jul 1, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.