The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (back of a cove) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Dads Lake
Cherry County, Nebraska · about 1,140 acres (1.8 sq mi)
53°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SSE).
About Dads Lake
In Cherry County, Nebraska, Dads Lake covers about 1,140 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.8 miles and its shoreline adds up to about 9.1 miles. At about 2,960 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Valentine lies about 26 miles to the north.
- Size
- About 1,140 acres (1.8 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.8 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,960 ft
- County
- Cherry County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 7:00 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Slow
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Nebraska mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 53°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Back of a cove
Sheltered, shallower water where baitfish gather.
- 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
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:31 am · sunset 5:21 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Dads Lake
- Valentineabout 26 mi north
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Questions about Dads Lake
What fish are in Dads Lake?
Lakes like Dads Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Dads 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 Dads Lake?
About 1,140 acres, with about 9.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Dads Lake?
Valentine is about 26 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Dads Lake today?
The surface was about 53°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Dads Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
