Lake McConaughy (NE)Fishing Reports

Q: What do you need to know about Lake McConaughy?

Lake McConaughy is Nebraska’s largest body of water with just under 36,000 acres. With rocky shorelines and and a very limited number of docks, the submerged timber is the cover that holds the highest population of fish. Because this lake is surrounded by Nebraska’s plains, wind plays a big role on this lake. Fishing the side that has the wind coming in on it often outfishes the calm side. Walleye, Bass, and Northern Pike are the most popular among anglers. Spinnerbaits and crankbaits slow rolled through the trees have proven successful.

Q: What is Lake McConaughy's size, depth, and clarity?

Lake McConaughy is a 24885.45 acres Lake/Pond with 0 a null

Q: What fish are in Lake McConaughy?

Lake McConaughy contains the following species of fish: Largemouth Bass, Walleye, Panfish / Bluegill, Northern Pike, Yellow Perch.

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Largemouth Bass

Season

Spring (Current)

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Jim G Lopez
Gold Ambassador
- Season
  Summer
- Species
  Largemouth Bass
- Technique
  Grass Jigs
- Structure
  Ledges
- Forage
  Crawfish
Fishing Report for Largemouth Bass using Grass Jigs in Summer (Ledges)
Target Table Rock hopping your jig from rock to rock getting down in to the cracks
James recommended this gear for Lake McConaughy, NE
Hotbait
Outkast Tackle Stealth Feider Jig 1/2 oz / Money Craw
Out of Stock
Xzone Lures 3.25" Muscle Back Finesse Craw Black Blue Flake / 3 1/4"
$3.74
~~$4.99~~
Xzone Lures 3.25" Muscle Back Finesse Craw Boarder Craw / 3 1/4"
$3.74
~~$4.99~~
Omnia Community Member
Bronze Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Walleye
- Technique
  Live Bait Rigs
- Structure
  Baitfish
- Forage
  Alewife
Fishing Report for Walleye using Live Bait Rigs in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Baitfish)
Dragging nightcrawler rigs anywhere from 8 to 30 ft
Recommended gear for Lake McConaughy, NE
Hotbait
Lindy Rig 3/8 oz / Crawler/Leech
$2.79
Daryl Mouw
Silver Ambassador
- Season
  Spring (Post-Spawn)
- Species
  Walleye
- Technique
  Trolling Mid Depth (10-19')
- Structure
  Open Water/Basin
- Forage
  Alewife
Fishing Report for Walleye using Trolling Mid Depth (10-19') in Spring (Post-Spawn) (Open Water/Basin)
Trolling in 40' water. Most any type of reef runner., 5 oz. snap weights. Color did not seem to matter
Daryl recommended this gear for Lake McConaughy, NE
Hotbait
Reef Runner 800 Series Gold Clown / 4 3/4"
Out of Stock
Seaguar Smackdown Braided Line 30lb / Stealth Grey / 150 Yards
$29.99
Seaguar InvizX 100% Fluorocarbon 12lb / 600 Yards
$61.99