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
Enders Reservoir
Chase County, Nebraska · 1,600 acres (2.5 sq mi)
58°F water, windy Friday (20 mph SE).
About Enders Reservoir
Enders Reservoir is a reservoir in Chase County, Nebraska, covering 1,600 acres. Enders Dam holds it back on the Frenchman Creek. Enders Reservoir impounds Frenchman Creek in Chase County, Nebraska.
It stretches about 3.1 miles end to end with roughly 9.5 miles of shoreline. At about 3,080 ft above sea level, it follows the seasons of the region. Imperial is about 7.2 miles northwest.
- Size
- 1,600 acres (2.5 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 9.5 miles
- End to end
- About 3.1 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,080 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Enders Dam, Frenchman Creek
- County
- Chase County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Sunday Fair
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 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 58°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- GoodCrappie
Active. Brush piles and docks in 8 to 15 ft.
- FairBluegill and sunfish
Warming. Shallow, sunny pockets in the afternoon.
- 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 6:30 am · sunset 4:30 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Enders Reservoir
- Imperialabout 7.2 mi northwest
- Benkelmanabout 25 mi south
- Hayes Centerabout 27 mi east
- Grantabout 29 mi north
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Questions about Enders Reservoir
What fish are in Enders Reservoir?
Lakes like Enders Reservoir usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Enders Reservoir?
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 Enders Reservoir?
1,600 acres, with about 9.5 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Enders Reservoir?
Imperial is about 7.2 miles northwest; Benkelman is about 25 miles south.
What is the water temperature at Enders Reservoir today?
The surface was about 58°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Enders Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
