The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Middle Marsh Lake
Cherry County, Nebraska · about 2,560 acres (4 sq mi)
52°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SSE).
About Middle Marsh Lake
In Cherry County, Nebraska, Middle Marsh Lake covers about 2,560 acres.
It stretches about 3.6 miles end to end with roughly 17 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 2,890 ft above sea level. The nearest town, Valentine, is about 23 miles north.
- Size
- About 2,560 acres (4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17 miles
- End to end
- About 3.6 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,890 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 Fair
- 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
Lakes like Middle Marsh Lake in Nebraska usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. At 52°F on the surface right now, here is how each one should behave.
- 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
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 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 Middle Marsh Lake
- Valentineabout 23 mi north
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Questions about Middle Marsh Lake
What fish are in Middle Marsh Lake?
Lakes like Middle Marsh 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 Middle Marsh 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 Middle Marsh Lake?
About 2,560 acres, with about 17 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Middle Marsh Lake?
Valentine is about 23 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Middle Marsh Lake today?
The surface was about 52°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Middle Marsh Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
