Pier Lake

Pier Lake is a lake in Hall County, Nebraska with 6.6 acres and a recorded maximum depth of 21 feet.

At Pier Lake, begin with weed edges, firm-bottom spots and any small change in depth.

Fish and Baits at Pier Lake

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

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

Catfish and Carp

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

How the Seasons Change Pier Lake

Spring on Pier Lake usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. Summer fishing on Pier 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 Pier Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Pier Lake

Make the first trip to Pier 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.