Watts Lake Fishing and Stocking
Cherry County, Nebraska. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission lists 4 stockings here in the latest year of its data (Black Crappie and Bluegill), the most recent on Sep 22, 2026. Stocked in March, July and September in two or more years.
2026 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Bluegill | 40,440 | 1 in |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Black Crappie | 20,935 | 1 in |
| Jul 2, 2026 | Black Crappie | 4,541 | 1.25 in |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Bluegill | 76,200 | 1.5 in |
2025 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2025 | Bluegill | 57,504 | 1 in |
| Jul 7, 2025 | Bluegill | 126,449 | 1 in |
2024 Stocking
| Date | Species | Fish | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2024 | Black Crappie | 23,054 | 1 in |
| Mar 20, 2024 | Bluegill | 23,502 | 2 in |
Other Stocked Waters in Cherry County
About This Data
Every row comes from the stocking information published by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, checked Nov 3, 2026. The agency lists this water as “Watts Lake (FWS)”. Species and sizes are given as the agency names them; a dash means the agency does not say.
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Stocking dates and places can change without notice; check with the agency before a trip. ReelTourney is not affiliated with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.