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Conestoga Lake

Lake fishing  Nebraska · 07:08 - 19:37

Conestoga Lake is a lake set in Nebraska. Most people come here for White Bass, Bluegill and Muskellunge.

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Prime 70% The bite right now
Top bet: White Bass Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
74°
Best day
Thu
84%
82°
Fri
78%
87°
Sat
82%
78°
Sun
84%
72°
Mon
82%
73°

The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.

Conditions right now

Weather
Heavy rain
Water temp (est.)
68°F
Air temp
62°F
Wind
11 mph
Pressure
30.12 inHg → stable
Clouds
98.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 06:23–08:23 Day 08:23–18:22 Dusk 18:22–20:22

Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 15:37–17:37 Major period 03:37–05:37 Minor period 11:06–12:36 Minor period 20:39–22:09

Solunar times are a traditional guide based on the moon's position, separate from the live ranking above. Local time at the spot.

Next hours

14:00
62°
15:00
63°
16:00
64°
17:00
65°
18:00
66°
19:00
66°
20:00
66°
21:00
65°
22:00
65°
23:00
65°
00:00
64°
01:00
63°

Likely catch now (17 species)

White Bass
Morone chrysops
70%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
62%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
60%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
60%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
54%
Peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

The usual catches here are White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike.

White Bass is generally most active around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Napp ranks the species above from the live weather, water temperature, season and time of day, so the order changes through the day.

Guides for this water

Tips right now

Technique Start with a spoon for white bass, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for white bass at the day. Fish hard now.
Colour Stained water: try chartreuse and red for white bass.
Lure Spoon for white bass: Small shiny spoon in the school.
Depth The water temperature suits the fish. Fish actively at normal depths and edges.

Fishing permit

A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:

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About this water

Conestoga Lake is a lake in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America. It is owned by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, with a recreation area.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Conestoga Lake?

Popular catches here include White Bass, Bluegill, Muskellunge, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

Do you need a fishing license at Conestoga Lake?

Yes. A state fishing license is required; see the link on this page for the state's rules.

When is the best time to fish Conestoga Lake?

For White Bass, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.

What is biting at Conestoga Lake right now?

Right now White Bass is the most likely catch, at about 17%.