Chalkrock Lake

Chalkrock Lake is a lake in Cedar County, Nebraska with 44 acres and a recorded maximum depth of 16 feet.

On Chalkrock Lake, a small drop or outside weed edge can matter more than a feature that looks dramatic from shore.

Fish and Baits at Chalkrock Lake

Fish listed for Chalkrock Lake include Bluegill, Channel Catfish, and Largemouth Bass.

Bass

For largemouth bass at Chalkrock Lake, try a plastic worm, jig or spinnerbait around weeds, wood and quiet points.

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

For bluegill at Chalkrock Lake, try a worm, tiny jig or cricket near weeds and shallow cover.

Catfish and Carp

For channel catfish at Chalkrock Lake, try cut bait, a nightcrawler or prepared bait on flats and channel edges.

How the Seasons Change Chalkrock Lake

Spring on Chalkrock Lake usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Chalkrock Lake is often best along healthy weeds, clean pockets and the windblown side before the water gets too dirty. In fall, follow cooling water and moving bait toward points, green weeds and wind-hit banks at Chalkrock Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Chalkrock Lake

Make the first trip to Chalkrock Lake easy to read by fishing one shallow spot, one nearby drop and one piece of cover, then return to the type of water that gives the first solid bite.