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Alkali Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species at Alkali Lake

Black crappie
Black crappie
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General info

Alkali Lake is a lake located in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Black crappie.

Location

42°14′52.5″N 101°57′3.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Alkali Lake, NE

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Nebraska can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

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Cities nearby

Gordon

40.7 miles away

Hemingford

57.7 miles away

Batesland

61.3 miles away

Broadwater

64.5 miles away

Chadron

66.8 miles away

Bridgeport

71.3 miles away

Whitney

76.1 miles away

Bayard

78.2 miles away

Minatare

85.1 miles away

Melbeta

86.6 miles away

Scottsbluff

91.6 miles away

Oelrichs

91.7 miles away

Mitchell

97.6 miles away

Maverick Junction

108.6 miles away

Fairburn

118.0 miles away

Pringle

125.5 miles away

Hermosa

126.6 miles away

Wasta

128.3 miles away

Caputa

131.5 miles away

Custer

134.0 miles away

New Underwood

135.5 miles away

Keystone

136.0 miles away

Box Elder

140.8 miles away

Rapid City

141.3 miles away

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FAQ about Alkali Lake fishing

📍 Where is Alkali Lake located?
Alkali Lake is a lake located in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°14′52.5″N 101°57′3.5″W
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🎣 Where on Alkali Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Alkali Lake by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in Alkali Lake?
The most common species in Alkali Lake are:
📢 What are the latest Alkali Lake fishing reports?
The latest Alkali Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Alkali Lake?

Fishing in Nebraska requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident annual and short-term licenses are available online or at authorized vendors.

In Nebraska, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 64 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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