Hooker County · stream · order 3 river · ~4 cfs typical
South Fork Dismal River
1 stocking on record · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
South Fork Dismal River is a stream in Hooker County, Nebraska, stocked with Rainbow Trout — most recently on May 21, 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
Showers
92°
72°
18 mph
42%
Fri
Partly cloudy
86°
63°
20 mph
2%
Sat
Clear
92°
55°
11 mph
1%
→ pressure steadyStable weather — expect a normal bite.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| May 21 | Rainbow Trout | 796 | 7" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
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Field notes
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Nearby waters
- North Fork Dismal River0.0 mistocked May 21, 2026
- Shimmins Lake6.2 mi
- Jefford Lake14.8 mi
- South Branch Middle Loup River18.6 mi
- North Branch Middle Loup River19.9 mi
- Middle Branch Middle Loup River19.9 mi
- Dry Lake18.3 mi
- Snyder Lake21.0 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.
South Fork Dismal River fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in South Fork Dismal River?+
South Fork Dismal River is stocked with Rainbow Trout in Hooker County, Nebraska, most recently on May 21, 2026 by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish South Fork Dismal River?+
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 South Fork Dismal River?+
South Fork Dismal River is a stream in Hooker County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission · updated May 21, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.