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Shimmins Lake

Shimmins Lake is a lake in Nebraska, near Hooker County.

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Shimmins Lake is a lake in Hooker County, Nebraska with 15.3 acres and about 251.3 acre-feet of storage.

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

Fish and Baits at Shimmins Lake

A dependable current fish list is not included for Shimmins Lake, so it is better to confirm the fish that are there before buying bait for one species.

How the Seasons Change Shimmins Lake

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

A Simple Fishing Plan for Shimmins Lake

Make the first trip to Shimmins 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.

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