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Auker Lake

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species at Auker Lake

Northern pike
Northern pike
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General info

Auker Lake is a lake located in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States. It is also intersecting with Sheridan County, Nebraska. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike.

Location

42°24′34.1″N 102°02′21.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Auker 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Northern pike as of May 11th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3

Memorable

1 > 34

Measurement

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No minimum length limit; anglers may harvest one 34-inches or larger. Possession limit = 10 northern pike.

Exceptions:

  • Alda DOT: minimum length = 34-inches; bag limit = 1 northern pike.
  • Grove Lake: minimum length = 34-inches
  • Cottonmill Lake: minimum length = 34-inches
  • Red Willow Reservoir: minimum length = 34-inches
  • Sherman Reservoir: minimum length = 34-inches
  • Box Butte Reservoir: only 3 can be over 22-inches and only 1 can be over 34-inches
  • Lake Minatare: bag limit = 10 northern pike
  • Lake Wanahoo: catch and release only
  • Flanagan Lake: catch and release only

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42°24′34.1″N 102°02′21.5″W
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FAQ about Auker Lake fishing

Auker Lake is a lake located in Cherry County, Nebraska, United States. It is also intersecting with Sheridan County, Nebraska. Its coordinates are:
42°24′34.1″N 102°02′21.5″W
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