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Lewis and Clark Lake

Lake fishing  Nebraska · 06:09 - 16:20

Lewis and Clark Lake is one of the lakes in Nebraska. Anglers here fish mainly for Walleye, Striped Bass and Northern Pike.

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Prime 85% The bite right now
Top bet: Walleye Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.

Best day to fish

Tomorrow
81%
48°
Fri
76%
48°
Sat
74%
54°
Sun
74%
52°
Mon
81%
60°
Tue
82%
52°
Best day

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

Conditions right now

Weather
Light rain
Water temp (est.)
51°F
Air temp
44°F
Wind
15 mph
Pressure
29.85 inHg → stable
Clouds
100.0%

Water temperature is an estimate based on weather and season.

Best times today

Dawn 05:24–07:24 Dusk 15:05–17:05

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

Feeding times today

Waning crescent 30% lit
Major period 06:39–08:39 Major period 18:39–20:39 Minor period 00:34–02:04 Minor period 13:15–14:45

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

04:00
44°
05:00
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06:00
44°
07:00
44°
08:00
44°
09:00
44°
10:00
44°
11:00
45°
12:00
45°
13:00
46°
14:00
45°
15:00
46°

Likely catch now (17 species)

Walleye
Sander vitreus
85%
Active through the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Striped Bass
Morone saxatilis
41%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Northern Pike
Esox lucius
29%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
28%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, overcast lifts the bite.
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Lake Trout
Salvelinus namaycush
25%
Slow during the night, water near its preferred 10 degrees, peak season, overcast lifts the bite.
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Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
22%
Slow during the night, overcast lifts the bite.
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About the fishing here

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

For Walleye, the fishing tends to peak 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 Stained water: 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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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 Walleye, Striped Bass, Northern Pike, Rainbow Trout, Lake Trout, Muskellunge, Brook Trout and Brown Trout.

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

What is biting at Lewis and Clark Lake right now?

Right now Walleye is the most likely catch, at about 82%.