Cherry County · lake · 149 acres
Watts Lake
Stocked 3× on record · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Watts Lake is a lake in Cherry County, Nebraska, stocked with Black Crappie and Bluegill — most recently on Jul 2, 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
78°
64°
19 mph
16%
Sat
Clear
89°
59°
15 mph
0%
Sun
Overcast
104°
67°
21 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 2 | Black Crappie | 4,541 | 1.25" | |
| Jul 2 | Black Crappie | 20,935 | 1" | |
| Mar 31 | Bluegill | 76,200 | 1.5" | |
Angler reports
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Nearby waters
- Hackberry Lake1.7 mistocked Jul 2, 2026
- Cedar Lake2.4 mi
- Duck Lake3.1 mi
- Pelican Lake3.6 mi
- Whitewater Lake3.6 mi
- Spencer Lake3.2 mi
- Long Lake3.8 mi
- Dewey Lake3.5 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.
Watts Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Watts Lake?+
Watts Lake is stocked with Black Crappie and Bluegill in Cherry County, Nebraska, most recently on Jul 2, 2026 by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
Do I need a license to fish Watts 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 Watts Lake?+
Watts Lake is a lake in Cherry County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.
Data: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission · updated Jul 2, 2026 · checked daily · we publish what agencies publish, nothing else.