Harlan County Lake

Harlan County (into Kansas), Nebraska

A reservoir on the Republican River near the Kansas line, known for walleye, white bass and catfish.

Air temp in Republican City, NE Not available right now.

Red pins match the numbered boat launches below. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Surface area13,250 acres

Max depth—

Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.

Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.

Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.

Brush piles, docks and standing timber. Minnows or small jigs.

5 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

1Methodist CovePublic
Alma, west side; USACE/NGPC; ramp closed at low water in 2025Directions ↗
2Gremlin CovePublic
70738 Lake View, Republican City; closed temporarily Aug 2025 for low water/sedimentDirections ↗
Cedar Point Low Water Boat RampPublic
USACE low-water ramp, reopened Aug 2025Directions ↗
Hunter Cove Low Water Boat RampPublic
USACE low-water ramp; usable near elevation 1932 ftDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the Nebraska Game & Parks or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Special rules for this lake, confirmed from official state regulations. Minimum size and daily limit.

Species	Min size	Daily limit
Walleye Max one 22 in or longer; sauger/saugeye combined	One 15-18 in + three over 18 in, or four over 18 in	4 / day

Other species in this lake: look up the limits at Nebraska Game and Parks Commission ↗

Verified October 2026. Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission before you fish.

Closest shops to the lake and its boat launches. Call ahead for live bait and hours.

Zoom and pan on a street, satellite or terrain map. Red pins are boat launches.

Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.