EAST HERSHEY LAKE

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • NEBRASKA

East Hershey Lake


April 28, 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

                                                       

Fremont Slough

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

East Sutherland Lake

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

Logan State Fishing Lake

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

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

Birdwood Lake

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

Camp Hayes Lake

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

East Hershey Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill

Colby - Villa High Lake

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

Atwood Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Walleye
                                                                                                                       
                                               

Area Boat Ramps

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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area

Samuel R McKelvie National Forest

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area

Bowring Ranch State Historical Park

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historic Park

Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge

Arnold State Recreation Area

Fort Niobrara Wilderness

Smith Falls State Park

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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