Guide To Fishing At Lake McConaughy

AKA: McConaughy Reservoir

What to fish for...

Fishing for smallmouth bass, smallmouth bass, channel catfish, walleye, rainbow trout, white bass, yellow perch, wiper and northern pike at Lake McConaughy in Nebraska.

The largest reservoir in Nebraska, Lake McConaughy is a sprawling 35,700-acre lake offering water sports galore. A favorite vacation spot for Nebraskans, it is located in the southwest part of the state, with easy access off I-80.

Available Fish Species
Amenities
Today's Weather & Forecast
Rental Boats
Marinas
Boat Launch Ramps
Campgrounds & RV Parks
Map
Lake Video
Contact Info

All types of boating from kayaks and canoes to sailing and water-ski boats, join a variety of fishing boats to enjoy this water wonderland. Surrounded by plenty of camping and RV parks, as well as lodging options, there are plenty of choices for places to lay your head after a day on the water. There is a broad spectrum of fish species to entice most any angler. Bass, trout, walleye, catfish, sunfish and northern pike all reside here and compete for the plentiful food supply. Rocky shorelines, a few docks and plenty of brush provide cover for the fish and baitfish that make this a great fishing lake.

Primary fish species residing in Lake McConaughy

Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.

Lake McConaughy Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Fishing Boat Rentals

Big Mac Marina
Rentals: Kakaks and pontoon boats
308 726-5598

Lake Mac Bivouac Rentals
Rentals: Kayaks
308 750-9232

Van’s Lakeview Fishing Camp
Rentals: Fishing boats and pontoon boats
308 284-4965

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Big Mac Boat Launch Ramps
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Arthur Bay Public Road #2, these are two, one-lane, concrete ramps with paved parking.

Cedar View Campground Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, off Cedar View Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Burma Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Lake View Campground Launch Areas
Located mid lake, on the southwest side of the lake, off Lakeview West Road, there are several options for launching based on water level, mostly gravel ramps and parking.

Leymone Boat Ramps
Located mid lake, on the north side of the lake, off Leymone Road, these are two, two-lane, concrete ramps with gravel parking.

Martin Bay Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Martin Bay Recreation Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Spillway Bay Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southeast corner of the lake, off Highway 61, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.