Lake C W McConaughy
Lake C W McConaughy is a lake set in Nebraska. The main target species are Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.
Best day to fish
The bite over the next days, scored at dusk. Based on the weather forecast, so it is guidance, not guarantees.
Conditions right now
Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.
Best times today
Local time at the spot, from the most likely species' daily rhythm.
Feeding times today
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
Likely catch now (17 species)
About the fishing here
Lake C.W. McConaughy, known locally as Big Mac, is Nebraska's largest reservoir, built on the North Platte River in the western part of the state. It has a strong reputation for walleye and white bass, both of which draw anglers from well outside Nebraska. Sandy beaches along parts of the shoreline make it a summer draw for swimmers and boaters as much as anglers. Water levels depend on irrigation demand downstream, so the lake can run noticeably lower in dry years.
Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Northern Pike.
Bluegill fishing is usually best around May-Jul. 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
Fishing permit
A state fishing license is required to fish here. Licenses are issued by each state:
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Common questions
What fish can you catch at Lake C W McConaughy?
Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout.
Do you need a fishing license at Lake C W McConaughy?
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 Lake C W McConaughy?
For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak around May-Jul. The best windows are usually dawn, day and dusk.
What is biting at Lake C W McConaughy right now?
Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 15%.