The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Crescent Lake
Garden County, Nebraska · 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
Windy Friday (20 mph SE).
About Crescent Lake
Crescent Lake is a natural lake in Garden County, Nebraska, covering 980 acres. Crescent Lake is one of a dozen small natural lakes fed by groundwater within Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge in the Sandhills.
From end to end it runs about 2.8 miles with roughly 10.2 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 3,780 ft above sea level. Oshkosh is about 19 miles south.
- Size
- 980 acres (1.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 10.2 miles
- End to end
- About 2.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,780 ft
- Type
- Natural lake
- County
- Garden County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:00 am bestsunrise
- 3:00 pm – 4:30 pmsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Saturday Slow
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 25 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Crescent Lake
The fish here: yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass.
- Yellow perch
- Walleye
- Largemouth bass
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
No clear reading right now. Narrow or small lakes often have none; the weather and bite times below still apply.
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
No clear view of the ice yet
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:36 am · sunset 4:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Crescent Lake
- Oshkoshabout 19 mi south
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Questions about Crescent Lake
What fish are in Crescent Lake?
Crescent Lake holds yellow perch, walleye and largemouth bass. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Crescent Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Crescent Lake?
980 acres, with about 10.2 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Crescent Lake?
Oshkosh is about 19 miles south.
Is the water warm enough to swim in Crescent Lake?
Check the water temperature on this page before you go: under 70°F feels cold to most swimmers, and under 60°F cold-water shock is a real risk.
Crescent Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
