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Reservoir

Lake Ogallala

, Nebraska

Nebraska Game and Parks lists Lake Ogallala at 320 acres below Kingsley Dam. Species include rainbow and tiger trout, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, channel catfish and occasional wipers.

N1 mi
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Surface area320 acres
Max depth—
Shoreline—
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Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Rainbow Trout●●●○○

Most popular with anglers

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Channel Catfish●○○○○

Wiper●○○○○

Occasional

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

  • Lake Ogallala boat rampsPublic
    Two ramps (north ramp has a kayak launch dock) and two docks; no-wake lake, all boat types permitted.Directions ↗
  • More public accessPublic
    See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Lake Ogallala are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

  • Rainbow trout are the main draw.
  • No-wake lake; kayak launch at the north ramp.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.