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Lake C W McConaughy

Lake fishing  Nebraska · 06:22 - 16:39

Lake C W McConaughy is a lake set in Nebraska. The main target species are Walleye, Striped Bass and Rainbow Trout.

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Prime 74% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
78%
58°
Fri
85%
59°
Best day
Sat
76%
58°
Sun
77%
57°
Mon
79%
63°
Tue
80%
56°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Clear sky
Water temp (est.)
50°F
Air temp
38°F
Wind
9 mph
Pressure
30.01 inHg → stable
Clouds
0.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:37–07:37 Dusk 15:24–17:24

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:56–08:56 Major period 18:56–20:56 Minor period 00:51–02:21 Minor period 13:30–15:00

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

02:00
38°
03:00
37°
04:00
37°
05:00
36°
06:00
36°
07:00
37°
08:00
40°
09:00
45°
10:00
49°
11:00
53°
12:00
55°
13:00
56°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
74%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
34%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
22%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
16%
Slow during the night, bright sky slows things.
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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 Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Trout and Muskellunge.

Walleye fishing is usually best around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn 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 soft-plastic jig for walleye, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for walleye at night. Fish hard now.
Colour Low light: try chartreuse, orange or firetiger for walleye.
Lure Soft-plastic jig for walleye: Jig with worm or plastic.
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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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake C W McConaughy?

Anglers here regularly land Walleye, Striped Bass, Rainbow Trout, Northern Pike, Lake Trout, Muskellunge, Brook Trout and Common Carp.

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 Walleye, the fishing tends to peak around Apr-May, Oct-Nov. The best windows are usually dawn and dusk.

What is biting at Lake C W McConaughy right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 79%.