Whitney Reservoir
Gizzard shad (forage) and saugeye water; 2 stockings on the 2026 record.
Dawes County · Nebraska · see it on the national map
2
stockings 2026
Jun 4
last stocked
38,791
fish reported
The year here
stocked last 7 days announced ahead · tap a tick for details
What swims here
Gizzard shad (forage)
Saugeye
Stocking record 2026
| Date | Species | Size | Fish | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 | Gizzard shad (forage) | catchable | 200 | completed |
| Jun 4 | Saugeye | fingerling | 38,591 | completed |
Gear for this water
It has been a while since the trucks came. The holdovers have spread out and wised up; downsize and fish natural.
For the walleye (saugeye stocked 1 time here in 2026, stillwater)
| Crawler harness | slow-trolled over flats and breaks once water warms |
| Medium spinning rod | 6.5 to 7 ft medium, 8 lb line; sensitivity beats power here |
| Jigging raps and blade baits | vertical over deep structure in the cold months |
Suggestions follow from what the state actually stocks here and what kind of water it is, nothing else. No sponsored placements.
Nearby stocked waters
The closest waters with stocking pages of their own, straight-line miles from this one.
| Water | Distance | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| Chadron Creek | 12 mi | Mar 3 |
| Big Bordeaux Creek | 19 mi | Mar 2 |
| Box Butte Reservoir (BOR) | 25 mi | Aug 18 |
| Sowbelly Creek | 26 mi | May 12 |
| French Creek SD | 62 mi | May 27 |
Records from Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
(official page). Placement from USGS GNIS. Schedules change without notice.
Seasons, limits, and licenses:
Nebraska fishing
regulations.