Cherry County · lake · 181 acres
Rat Lake
Rat 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
Overcast
77°
64°
18 mph
14%
Sat
Clear
88°
60°
14 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
103°
68°
20 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
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
- Coleman Lake0.6 mi
- Gus Lake1.1 mi
- Beaver Lake1.2 mistocked Jun 4, 2026
- Mule Lake2.7 mi
- Dads Lake3.0 mi
- Big Lake2.7 mi
- Lost Lake3.8 mi
- Devils Punch Bowl Lake3.9 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.
Rat Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Rat 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 Rat Lake?+
Rat Lake is a lake in Cherry County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.