Nebraska · USA
Lake McConaughy
- Region
- Nebraska, USA
- Regulation zone
- Nebraska statewide regulations
Species in Lake McConaughy
- Bullhead
Common Carp
Channel Catfish
Freshwater Drum
Northern Pike- Striped Bass Hybrid
Smallmouth Bass
Walleye
White Bass
Yellow Perch
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Seasons & limits — Nebraska statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Open all year | No minimum length limit, no more than one 30 inches or longer; daily bag 5 in standing waters (reservoirs, lakes, ponds and pits), 10 in flowing waters and Missouri River waters; possession 20 | — |
| Northern Pike | Open all year | No minimum length limit, no more than one 34 inches or longer; daily bag 3, possession 10 (statewide) | — |
| Walleye, Sauger, Saugeye | Open all year | Inland waters: 15-inch minimum length limit, no more than one 22 inches or longer; daily bag 4, possession 8 | — |
| Striped Bass, White Bass, Striped Bass Hybrid (Wiper) | Open all year | Inland waters: no minimum length limit, no more than one 18 inches or longer; daily bag 15, possession 30. Missouri River waters: no minimum length limit; daily bag 15, possession 30 | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Special regulations (Fishing Guide, Public Fishing Areas): From sunset to sunrise, April 1-30, fishing from a boat within 30 yards of the dam allowed only on that portion of the dam starting 200 feet north of the morning glory (outlet), with travel in a south-to-north (counter clockwise) direction required. Underwater spearfishing for game fish species allowed from July 1 through Dec. 31. It shall be unlawful to have in possession Walleye, White Bass, or Striped Bass Hybrids on that portion of Lonergan Creek and Otter Creek from their junction at the lake shore of Lake McConaughy upstream to and including the culverts under Hwy. 92 from April 1 through June 30.
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Species: Nebraska state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.