Garden County · lake · 27 acres
Shafer Lake
Shafer Lake is a lake in Garden 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
96°
67°
19 mph
21%
Fri
Mostly clear
88°
60°
17 mph
1%
Sat
Clear
94°
58°
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
- Brewer Lake1.2 mi
- Christ Lake1.4 mi
- Gaff Lake1.8 mi
- Crane Lake2.2 mi
- Hessey Lake2.5 mi
- Island Lake2.2 mistocked Jun 3, 2026
- Roundup Lake2.4 mi
- Wolf Lake3.3 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.
Shafer Lake fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Shafer 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 Shafer Lake?+
Shafer Lake is a lake in Garden County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.