Cherry County · lake · 627 acres
Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake is a lake in Cherry County, Nebraska. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Nebraska's fish & wildlife agency; 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
Rain
90°
70°
25 mph
60%
Fri
Drizzle
76°
64°
18 mph
6%
Sat
Clear
88°
60°
14 mph
1%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Whitewater Lake1.2 mi
- Hackberry Lake2.3 mistocked Jul 2, 2026
- Dads Lake2.3 mi
- Dewey Lake2.2 mi
- Mule Lake2.9 mi
- Long Lake2.5 mi
- Devils Punch Bowl Lake3.1 mi
- Watts Lake3.6 mistocked Jul 2, 2026
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.
Pelican Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Pelican 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 Pelican Lake?+
Pelican Lake is a lake in Cherry County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.