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Lewis and Clark Lake

Lake fishing  Nebraska · 06:10 - 18:41

Lewis and Clark Lake is one of the lakes in Nebraska. Anglers here fish mainly for Bluegill, White Bass and Smallmouth Bass.

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Good 65% The bite right now
Top bet: Bluegill Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
86%
69°
Best day
Thu
84%
78°
Fri
83%
80°
Sat
86%
66°
Sun
86%
68°
Mon
85%
67°

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.)
69°F
Air temp
68°F
Wind
7 mph
Pressure
30.14 inHg → stable
Clouds
6.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:25–07:25 Day 07:25–17:26 Dusk 17:26–19:26

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

Feeding times today

Waxing crescent 14% lit
Major period 14:41–16:41 Major period 02:41–04:41 Minor period 10:15–11:45 Minor period 19:36–21:06

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
68°
15:00
69°
16:00
69°
17:00
68°
18:00
66°
19:00
62°
20:00
61°
21:00
60°
22:00
59°
23:00
58°
00:00
58°
01:00
57°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
65%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees.
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White Bass
Morone chrysops
64%
Active through the day, water near its preferred 20 degrees, bright sky slows things.
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Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
54%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
51%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
50%
Water near its preferred 20 degrees, peak season, bright sky slows things.
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Brook Trout
Salvelinus fontinalis
45%
Peak season, bright sky slows things.
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About the fishing here

Anglers here regularly land Bluegill, White Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Muskellunge, Largemouth Bass and Brook Trout.

For Bluegill, the fishing tends to peak 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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About this water

Lewis and Clark Lake is a 31,400 acre (130 km2) reservoir located on the border of the U.S. states of Nebraska and South Dakota on the Missouri River. The lake is approximately 25 miles (40 km) in length with over 90 miles (140 km) of shoreline and a maximum water depth of 45 feet (14 m). The lake is impounded by Gavins Point Dam and is managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District.

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Common questions

What fish can you catch at Lewis and Clark Lake?

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

Do you need a fishing license at Lewis and Clark 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 Lewis and Clark Lake?

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

What is biting at Lewis and Clark Lake right now?

Right now Bluegill is the most likely catch, at about 20%.