How to use our fishing calendar
Planning your next fishing trip in Lincoln, United States ? Today is a good day for fishing. Our comprehensive fishing almanac combines our popular solunar tables, moon times, sunrise and sunset times, and a 7-day fishing calendar so you always know the best fishing times in your area. We analyse major and minor solunar bite times, rate each day on a five-star scale, and pair it with localized weather forecasts so you can quickly tell whether today is a good day to fish without juggling multiple tabs. Be sure to bookmark this page so you never miss a bite. view bite times...
- Check our unique Solunar Clock for precise solunar tables and the best moon phases.
- Use the forecast calendar section to sync bite times with major weather changes.
- Analyze the forecasted weather conditions, such as wind, barometric pressure and rain to plan your fishing session.
- Jump to the 7-Day Fishing Calendar for an extended fishing forecast, then explore nearby fishing spots on the interactive map.
Lincoln, Nebraska offers surprisingly diverse freshwater fishing, from urban ponds to the excellent saltwater-influenced reservoirs just outside the city. Anglers target largemouth and smallmouth bass, walleye, crappie, catfish, and stocked trout in lakes like Branched Oak, Pawnee, and Holmes Lake, making Lincoln a strong hub for bank and small-boat fishing in southeast Nebraska. read more...
Sun and Moon Times: Tue, 3 Nov
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Visibility:30%
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Distance to earth:373,116 kmProximity:76.5 %
Moon Phases for Lincoln
Solunar Bite Times
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major Time:
06:18 am - 08:18 am
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minor Time:
01:05 pm - 03:05 pm
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major Time:
06:53 pm - 08:53 pm
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minor Time:
11:32 pm - 01:32 am
Current Fishing Weather
Wind Speed and Direction
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Wind Direction and Speed are one of the most important aspects for choosing a fishing spot. An offshore wind can help land-based anglers with longer casting distances, while an onshore wind will make kayak fishing safer. Often fish will also move to certain feeding areas depending on the wind direction. Check out the long term wind forecast at the charts below.
Fishing Barometer
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Atmospheric or Barometric Pressure affects fish activity. The best fishing can be had on a rising barometer and also the time just before it is falling. A steady barometer in the higher ranges can also mean good fishing. A falling or low barometer reading without much change is usually not a very good time for fishing.
UV Effect on Fishing
As a rule of thumb, the higher the UV index, the deeper fish will move. Shallow water fishing is best done at times with a low UV index. When the UV is high, stick to early mornings, late evenings and shaded areas. The effect is less noticable in deeper water, but often a higher UV index can produce good results in the deep.
7 Day Fishing Weather
Fishing Overview Lincoln
Fishing around Lincoln, Nebraska centers on a network of man-made reservoirs and urban lakes that provide year-round opportunity. Key waters include Branched Oak Lake northwest of town, Pawnee, Stagecoach, Wagon Train, and Yankee Hill to the south and west, plus convenient in-town options like Holmes, Bowling, and Oak lakes. These fisheries are managed with bass, walleye, catfish, panfish, and seasonal trout in mind, giving local anglers a full mixed-bag lineup.
Seasonal patterns drive success around Lincoln. In early spring, water warms first in shallow, north-facing coves on reservoirs and city lakes. This is prime time for crappie and pre-spawn largemouth bass. Slow presentations shine: 1/16–1/8 oz crappie jigs under a fixed or slip bobber, small hair jigs, and finesse soft plastics for bass worked tight to brush, riprap, and submerged wood. As late spring arrives, bass and bluegill move shallow to spawn; sight-fishing with wacky-rigged stickbaits, small Texas-rigged creatures, or tiny pieces of nightcrawler on size 8–10 hooks is effective.
Summer patterns on reservoirs like Branched Oak and Pawnee shift fish deeper and toward main-lake structure. Walleye often relate to points, humps, and channel edges in 10–20 feet of water. Trolling crankbaits along breaklines, bottom-bouncers with live bait or plastics, and slow-death rigs are common tactics. For bass, look for weed edges, submerged roadbeds, and riprap; medium-diving crankbaits, Carolina rigs, and swimbaits cover water efficiently. Night fishing is productive for both walleye and channel catfish during hot weather; use cut bait, chicken liver, or dip bait around windblown banks, dam faces, and creek-channel bends.
Fall fishing around Lincoln is often underrated. Cooling water pushes baitfish shallow, and bass, walleye, and white bass feed aggressively. Focus on windblown shorelines, mouths of coves, and areas with schools of shad or minnows flicking on the surface. Lipless crankbaits, jerkbaits, and paddle-tail swimbaits shine for bass and wipers, while jig-and-minnow or jig-and-plastic combos produce walleye and crappie. Panfish stack on remaining green weeds and wood, making vertical jigging from small boats, kayaks, or even fishing docks very efficient.
In winter, many Lincoln-area lakes see ice cover, creating solid ice fishing opportunities when conditions allow. Focus on mid-depth basins and breaks near old creek channels for crappie and bluegill. Use small tungsten jigs tipped with waxworms or plastics and work them subtly just off bottom or above visible marks on a flasher. For catfish and walleye through the ice, target points and saddles in 8–18 feet and set deadsticks with minnows in addition to actively jigging spoons.
Habitat and tactical tips are consistent across most Lincoln fisheries. Seek out riprap along dams and causeways for spring and fall bass and walleye. Submerged brush piles and fish attractors—often marked on local maps—are crappie magnets. Shallow coves and inflowing creeks draw fish during runoff and windy days, while main-lake humps and drop-offs become key in midsummer. Downsizing tackle can dramatically increase bites in these highly pressured lakes: 6–8 lb fluorocarbon for finesse bass and crappie, and 8–12 lb for multi-species rigs. For bank anglers, prioritize spots near parking areas with visible structure—fishing piers, rock banks, and small points—and plan around wind direction, fishing the sides of the lake where waves concentrate plankton, baitfish, and ultimately gamefish.
Interactive Fishing Map for the greater Lincoln area
We found a total of 40 potential fishing spots nearby Lincoln. Below you can find them organized on a map. Points, Headlands, Reefs, Islands, Channels, etc can all be productive fishing spots. As these are user submitted spots, there might be some errors in the exact location. You also need to cross check local fishing regulations. Some of the spots might be in or around marine reserves or other locations that cannot be fished. If you click on a location marker it will bring up some details and a quick link to google search, satellite maps and fishing times. Tip: Click/Tap on a new area to load more fishing spots.
Lincoln Lakes - 2.49600045901km , Middle Fork Sugar Creek - 15.37326349298km , West Fork Sugar Creek - 19.57727286677km , McMann Lake Dam - 22.66425182347km , Hunter Slough - 23.93312558243km , Norton Lake - 25.52556916335km , North Fork Lake Fork - 26.01057506905km , South Fork Lake Fork - 26.03868021113km , Lake Urich - 29.23854083625km , Sleepy Hollow Ditch - 30.62109501645km , Little Galilee Lake Dam - 31.40653081781km , Banta Lakes - 31.87934479707km , Ellsberry Lake - 31.89709358053km , Venado Pequeno Lake Dam - 33.23095771218km , Venado Grande Lake Dam - 33.45458232935km , Weingardt Pond Dam - 33.60174365253km , Little Mackinaw River - 33.65734714157km , Sargent Slough - 34.76297555718km , Little Wolf Creek - 34.79795144647km , Shaft Pond - 35.76093940562km , Fancy Creek - 36.13270377072km , Whitten Branch - 36.42452424455km , Cabiness Creek - 36.99261820936km , Weldon Springs Lake Dam - 37.48397137429km , Timber Acres Lake Dam - 37.56695978127km , Kings Mill Creek - 38.05097332956km , Agnew Lake - 38.05652072423km , Cow Pond (historical) - 38.14114691095km , North Fork Clear Creek - 38.24179506874km , Dillon Creek - 38.36215548883km , Long Point Slough - 38.36809743317km , Country Lake Dam - 38.52316008248km , Wiggins Slough - 38.57067635475km , Griffith Creek - 38.59032783988km , Burlison Creek - 38.75379494397km , Calamus Lake - 38.76310767305km , Blue Hole - 38.89300931653km , Day Lake - 38.95371167648km , Little Kickapoo Creek - 39.10326383637km , Goose Neck Slough - 39.34928375732km
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