EAST HERSHEY LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • NEBRASKA

East Hershey Lake


May 11, 2024

The East Hershey Lake fishing area in Nebraska offers a great selection of fish species such as bluegill, catfish, and crappie. The nearby activities include hiking, camping, and boating. The best fishing tips for this area include using live bait and fishing during early morning or late afternoon. The best time of year to visit is during the summer months, with average temperatures ranging from 70-85°F. Overall, this fishing area provides a great opportunity for a relaxing outdoor experience.



Fish Species
Image Alt Black Crappie
Image Alt Blue Catfish
Image Alt Bluegill

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

Birdwood Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Colby - Villa High Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Camp Hayes Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

East Hershey Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill

East Sutherland Lake

Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Northern Pike • Walleye • White Perch • Yellow Perch

North Platte I-80 City Lake

Apache Trout • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass • Rainbow Trout

Fort McPherson DOR

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Atwood Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Walleye

Logan State Fishing Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Channel Catfish • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Fremont Slough

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

MACKLIN BAY
Upper Republican Watershed, Nebraska
FULLER ROAD LINCOLN COUNTY
Middle Platte-Buffalo Watershed, Nebraska
WILLOW VIEW CAMP GROUND
Red Willow Watershed, Nebraska
WEST GOTHENBURG
Middle Platte-Buffalo Watershed, Nebraska
LOW WATER BOAT RAMP
Upper Republican Watershed, Nebraska
SPRING CANYON SOUTH
Upper Republican Watershed, Nebraska
WELLFLEET LAKE
Medicine Watershed, Nebraska
TRAIL #3
Upper Republican Watershed, Nebraska
JEFFREY WMA
Middle Platte-Buffalo Watershed, Nebraska
MARINA SOUTH RAMP
Red Willow Watershed, Nebraska

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historic Park

Samuel R McKelvie National Forest

Smith Falls State Park

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area

Bowring Ranch State Historical Park

Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area

Arnold State Recreation Area

Fort Niobrara Wilderness

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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