NORTH PLATTE RIVER (NORTH RIVER WMA)

Species • Weather • Hydrology


FISHING • NEBRASKA

North Platte River (North River Wma)


April 19, 2024

The North Platte River is a popular fishing spot in Nebraska’s North River Wildlife Management Area. The area is known for its diverse fish species, including rainbow trout, brown trout, and walleye. Nearby activities include hiking, bird watching, and camping. Fishing tips include using dry flies for trout and minnow imitations for walleye. The best time to visit is in the summer months, from June to August, with average temperatures ranging from 75-85°F. Fishing is restricted to catch-and-release only.



Fish Species
Image Alt Apache Trout
Image Alt Brown Trout
Image Alt Rainbow Trout
Image Alt Walleye

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Fishing Destinations

                                                       

North Platte I-80 City Lake

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

Atwood Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Kelp Bass • Walleye

Sutherland Cooling Pond

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

East Hershey Lake

Black Crappie • Blue Catfish • Bluegill

Camp Hayes Lake

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

East Sutherland Lake

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

Fremont Slough

Blue Catfish • Bluegill • Kelp Bass • Largemouth Bass

Birdwood Lake

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

Logan State Fishing Lake

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

Area Boat Ramps

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

Parks & Recreation

                                                       

Fort Niobrara Wilderness

Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area

Cody Park

Samuel R McKelvie National Forest

Smith Falls State Park

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge

Bowring Ranch State Historical Park

Buffalo Bill Ranch State Historic Park

Lacreek National Wildlife Refuge

Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area

                                                                                                                        
                                               

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