Fishing Conestoga Lake

AKA: Conestoga Reservoir

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Conestoga Lake, NE

Popular Fish Species Conestoga Lake, NE

Largemouth Bass Fishing

As a popular bass fishing lake in the area, Conestoga Lake attracts young and old to chase these feisty fish. Fishing for largemouth bass can be quite rewarding, with an occasional bass over 4 pounds being caught. In Conestoga Lake, bass often move shallow and become fairly aggressive when they are in a feeding mood. Use shallow crankbaits around rip rap. Around grass, use worms, jigs, topwater and spinnerbaits. In deeper water, drop shot rigs, big worms, jigs and spoons are good options. In winter, spend your time fishing deeper structure where the bass spend much of their time. Years of careful fisheries management by the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission has helped to maintain a thriving bass fishery here.

Conestoga Lake, NE Popular Fish - Walleye

Walleye Fishing

Walleye continue to thrive in Conestoga Lake again this year, thanks to a plenty of forage in the lake. May and June tend to be the best time for weekend anglers to catch them. During this time they tend to move shallower, closer to shore and begin spawning. Rocky and gravel are preferred areas for the spawn. Other times of the year they are more likely to roam around in deeper water. Concentrate around structure like points, flats and ledges off the river channels. Walleye have excellent, low-light vision which helps them find food in deep or murky water. Make an effort to be on the water during low light conditions. One of the proven methods for catching walleye here is trolling with spinners tipped with live bait, or trolling with long-billed, deep diving crankbaits. However casting live bait, jigs, worms and spoons also works well at times.

Conestoga Lake, NE Popular Fish - Bluegill

Bluegill Fishing

Fishing for bluegill is a time-honored tradition at Conestoga Lake. Young and old, beginners and seasoned anglers alike, all enjoy catching a bunch of fat bluegill. This year, much like recent years, the bluegill population is healthy and always looking for something to eat. Bluegill fishing is as basic as fishing gets. Any pole, reasonably small line and small hooks baited with anything edible, creates the ideal setup. Add a bobber and you can set the depth you prefer the bait to position. Bluegill hang around brush, rocks, vegetation or any cover available.

Conestoga Lake Fishing Video

Fish species to fish for...

Guide to fishing for largemouth bass, channel catfish, flathead catfish, black crappie, walleye, bluegill and wiper at Conestoga Lake in Nebraska.

Until late 2017 Conestoga Lake,a 230-acre reservoir in the southeast part of the state, is closed for renovation and removal of excess sediment in the lake. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, catfish, walleye and bluegill. The lake is restricted to non-powered and electric motors only which makes it ideal for canoes, kayaks and small fishing boats.

Primary fish species residing in Conestoga Lake

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Conestoga Lake Amenities

Marina: NO
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: NEARBY
Convenience Store: NO
Bait & Tackle: NO
Restaurant: NO

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Conestoga Lake Boat Ramp
Located in the northeast corner of the lake, off Conestoga Lake State Recreation Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.