Brown County · lake · 403 acres
Willow Lake
Stocked 4× on record · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Willow Lake is a lake in Brown County, Nebraska, stocked with Black Crappie, Saugeye and Yellow Perch — 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
Showers
81°
68°
19 mph
86%
Fri
Overcast
75°
65°
20 mph
5%
Sat
Clear
86°
60°
9 mph
1%
↘ pressure fallingFalling pressure ahead of a front often turns the bite on.
Stocking ledger
| — 2026 — | ||||
| Jul 2 | Black Crappie | 50,043 | 1" | |
| Jun 24 | Yellow Perch | 2,106 | 2" | |
| Jun 24 | Yellow Perch | 43,009 | 2" | |
| Jun 3 | Saugeye | 27,248 | 1.5" | |
Angler reports
What's biting
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Best bite times
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Field notes
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All Nebraska waters with black crappie → · All Nebraska waters with saugeye →
Nearby waters
- Enders Lake2.2 mi
- Chain Lakes2.1 mi
- Clear Lake2.5 mi
- Diamond Lake2.4 mi
- Long Lake3.8 mi
- Rat Lake3.5 mi
- Philbrick Lake4.3 mi
- Robinson Lake4.1 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.
Willow Lake fishing — FAQ
What fish are stocked in Willow Lake?+
Willow Lake is stocked with Black Crappie, Saugeye and Yellow Perch in Brown County, Nebraska, most recently on Jul 2, 2026 by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The full stocking ledger is on this page.
When does Willow Lake get stocked?+
Going by 4 records since 2026, stocking at Willow Lake peaks in June. Check this page for the season's scheduled and most recent stockings.
Do I need a license to fish Willow 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 Willow Lake?+
Willow Lake is a lake in Brown 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.