Guide To Fishing At Branched Oak Lake
AKA: Branched Oak Reservoir
What to fish for...
Fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, blue catfish, black crappie, white crappie, walleye, bluegill, white perch and wiper at Branched Oak Lake in Nebraska.

The largest of the Salt Valley lakes, Branched Oak Lake is an 1,800 surface-acre lake in the southeast part of the state. Excellent catfish and crappie fishing are the main draw for anglers. The lake also has healthy populations of bass and sunfish.
Plenty of access to the lake makes this an easy lake to fish from shore. Kayak and canoes are a great way to cruise around the lake and do a little fishing while getting a bit of exercise. Multiple boat ramps are available for fishing and pleasure boats alike. Branched Oak Marina offers boat rentals, slips, boating gear and fishing tackle. The Boat House Bar & Grill offers a varied menu for hungry vacationers.
Primary fish species residing in Branched Oak Lake
Click images for fishing tips and details about each species.
Branched Oak Lake Amenities
Marina: YES
Boat Rental: YES
Boat Launch Ramp: SEVERAL
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NEARBY
Bait & Tackle: NEARBY
Restaurant: YES
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Fishing Boat Rentals
Branched Oak Marina
Rentals: Kakaks and pontoon boats
402 783-3311
Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings
Area Eleven Campground Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, north side, off W Davey Road, this is a four-lane, concrete ramp with docks and paved parking.
Area Six Campground Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off W Branched Oak Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Branched Oak State Recreation Area Boat Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off N 126th Street, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.
Homestead Campground Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off W Raymond Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Middle Oak Creek Campground Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off W Branched Oak Road, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.
Marinas
Branched Oak Marina
10001 W. Davey Road
Raymond, NE 68428
402 783-3311
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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby
Branched Oak SRA Campground - 402 783-3400
Branched Oak Lake NE Map - Fishing & Camping Areas
Lake Video
Contact Information
Branched Oak Lake
Branched Oak State Recreation Area
12000 W Branched Oak Rd
Raymond, NE 68428
402 783-3400
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Branched Oak Lake in Nebraska.
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Fishing at Branched Oak Lake, in Nebraska.
Excellent catfish and crappie fishing in southeast NE.