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 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Sherman Reservoir
Sherman County, Nebraska · 2,840 acres (4.4 sq mi)
54°F water, calm this morning.
About Sherman Reservoir
Sherman Reservoir spreads over 2,840 acres in Sherman County, Nebraska. Sherman Dam holds it back on the Oak Creek. Sherman Reservoir dams Oak Creek in Sherman County and is known for trophy-sized flathead catfish.
It stretches about 3.9 miles end to end with roughly 19 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 2,160 ft above sea level. Loup City lies about 3.2 miles to the southwest. Grand Island, the nearest city, is about 38 miles southeast.
- Size
- 2,840 acres (4.4 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 19 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 2,160 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- Dam
- Sherman Dam, Oak Creek
- County
- Sherman County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:45 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise · wind 5 mph
- 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Sherman Reservoir
The fish here: walleye, crappie, catfish, white bass and northern pike. With the surface at 54°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
- FairWhite bass
Schooled on deeper humps. A slow spoon works.
- GoodNorthern pike
Prime range. Weed edges and shallow bays.
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
- 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 7:21 am · sunset 5:17 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Sherman Reservoir
- Loup Cityabout 3.2 mi southwest
- Ordabout 17 mi north
- Ravennaabout 18 mi south
- Saint Paulabout 23 mi east
- Grand Islandnearest city, about 38 mi southeast
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Questions about Sherman Reservoir
What fish are in Sherman Reservoir?
Sherman Reservoir holds walleye, crappie, catfish, white bass and northern pike. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Sherman 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 Sherman Reservoir?
2,840 acres, with about 19 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Sherman Reservoir?
Loup City is about 3.2 miles southwest; Ord is about 17 miles north.
What is the water temperature at Sherman Reservoir today?
The surface was about 54°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Sherman Reservoir on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
