Verdon Lake

Verdon Lake is a reservoir in Richardson County, Nebraska with 32.2 acres, a recorded maximum depth of 10 feet and about 236 acre-feet of storage.

On Verdon Lake, a point near the old channel is a better first stop than a random stretch of bank.

Fish and Baits at Verdon Lake

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

Bass

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

Crappie, Sunfish and Perch

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

Catfish and Carp

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

How the Seasons Change Verdon Lake

Spring on Verdon Lake usually starts near the warmest protected bank, shallow wood or the first green weeds. During summer at Verdon Lake, fish early around shallow cover, then back out toward the creek path or a nearby drop. In fall, follow cooling water and moving bait toward points, green weeds and wind-hit banks at Verdon Lake.

A Simple Fishing Plan for Verdon Lake

Make the first trip to Verdon 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.