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Lake C W McConaughy

Lake fishing  Nebraska · 05:40 - 20:08

Lake C W McConaughy is a lake in Nebraska. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass and Largemouth Bass.

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Prime 80% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
75%
89°
Fri
74%
89°
Sat
74%
86°
Sun
77%
88°
Best day
Mon
74%
93°
Tue
77%
74°

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Partly cloudy
Water temp (est.)
78°F
Air temp
77°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
29.88 inHg ↓ falling
Clouds
46.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 04:55–06:55 Day 06:55–18:53 Dusk 18:53–20:53

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

Feeding times today

Full moon 100% lit
Major period 23:53–01:53 Major period 11:53–13:53 Minor period 19:22–20:52 Minor period 04:53–06:23

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

09:00
77°
10:00
80°
11:00
83°
12:00
85°
13:00
87°
14:00
89°
15:00
89°
16:00
90°
17:00
89°
18:00
87°
19:00
84°
20:00
81°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
80%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
42%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
41%
Water near its preferred 26 degrees, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
39%
Falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
31%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
31%
Slow during the day, water near its preferred 26 degrees, peak season, falling pressure ahead of weather.
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About the fishing here

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Blue Catfish and Channel Catfish.

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

Technique Start with a float bait for bluegill, the most likely catch right now.
Timing This is a prime window for bluegill at the day. Fish hard now.
Lure Float bait for bluegill: Worm under a float.
Colour Clear water and good light: try natural bait, small earth tones for bluegill.
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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More waters nearby

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lake C W McConaughy?

Popular catches here include Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Muskellunge, Blue Catfish, Channel Catfish, Common Carp and White Bass.

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?

Bluegill fishing is usually best 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 62%.