Lake McConaughy in 3-D at today's water level. Spot 1 (wind-blown bank) is open for everyone; the other 5 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake McConaughy today
Nebraska · 42.2 sq mi · updated
Algae likely, 49°F water, windy Tuesday (15 mph SW).
Fishing spots
- 1Wind-blown bank
Today's southwest wind pushes bait into this bank across open water.
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- 3
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- 6
5 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Best fishing times
Tuesday Good
- 5:45 am – 8:00 am bestsunrise, moonrise · wind 5 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pmsunset, moonset · wind 10 mph
Wednesday Fair
- 7:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
What's biting
- GoodWalleye
Good cool-water bite, best at dusk and after dark.
- FairStriped bass
Cold water. They follow bait to the deepest creek mouths.
- GoodTrout
Good range. Near the surface and along shorelines.
- SlowWhite bass
Cold. Deep schools near the main channel.
From the water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Water level
No fresh view yet. No gauge on this lake. From the shoreline: rising since about a week ago.
Clarity and algae
Algae likely Algae likely
Last clear view from above: .
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:29 am · sunset 4:32 pm · new moon moon (lake time).
Recent catches
Shared by anglers in the LakeScope app. Spots are shown to about half a mile.
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