Lake Minatare
Lake Minatare State Recreation Area has a 2,158-acre lake in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. Game and Parks lists pike, walleye, channel catfish, white bass and yellow perch.
Species
Fishery rating out of 5.
Northern Pike
Weed edges and bays. Spoons, spinnerbaits and tip-ups through the ice.
Walleye
Points, flats and reefs at low light. Jigs and live bait early, crankbaits and crawler harnesses in summer.
Channel Catfish
Cut bait and nightcrawlers on flats and creek mouths in the evening.
White Bass
Schools chasing shad in open water, and spring river runs.
Yellow Perch
Schools on mud and sand flats. Great through the ice.
Boat launches
2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.
- Lake Minatare rampsRampThree ramps with courtesy docks; an alert noted the Rock Ramp as the only usable ramp at low water.Directions ↗
- More public accessPublicSee the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗
Size & creel limits
Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Minatare are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission ↗
Bait & tackle nearby
No shops listed yet for this lake. Use the search link below.
Search more bait shops near Lake Minatare ↗Local tips
- Check the alert for usable ramps; low water has limited launching.
- Pike, walleye and white bass are listed targets.
- A park permit is required.
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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.