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Year Round Fishing
Fishing has always been the primary drawing card at Lake Mac, with its cool, clear, deep waters. Game fish vary from the sporty rainbow trout to the every-day channel catfish. Prized most highly by the local angler is the walleye, and Nebraska's current state record of 16-lbs., 2
, NE FishingSherman Reservoir Camping
An abundance of recreation sites are located intermittently around the reservoir offering primitive camping at 360
, NE CampingMcConaughy Camping and Public Use
Martin Bay Probably the most popular area at Lake McConaughy, Martin Bay appeals particularly to anglers, pleasure boaters, water skiers, and sailing enthusiasts. Typical of Lake Mac'
, NE CampingHarlan Lake Boating
North Shore Marina provides year round dry storage that accommodates boats up to 28ft., with us launching and loading the boats for our customers in the summer months. Boats stay on their trailers inside our two secure 150' or 200' steel buildings. North Shore Marina has 84 covered slips, 27
, NE BoatingHarlan Lake Trails
Harlan County Lake offers two nature trails of varying length and style. The River's Edge nature trail is located along the Republican River within North Outlet Park. This trail winds through the river bottom forest and is well maintained with many trees identified by markers.
, NE HikingHarlan Lake Camping
North Shore Marina Camping-- Our campground features 75 spaces with large lots, and many pull through spaces. Sewer hookup, water, and 50 amp electrical service is available on every site. "This campground is for RV's only."
, NE CampingNorth Shore Marina Camping
Our campground features 75 spaces with large lots, and many pull through spaces. Sewer hookup, water, and 50 amp electrical service is available on every site. This campground is for RV's only. We do not allow tents or pop-ups. Fires must be in an above ground fireplace. Rates are $30
, NE CampingMedicine Creek Fishing
White bass fishermen find some real enjoyment taking these scrappy fighters from the deep water early in the summer and later off the top, when the shad hatch develops in July and August. The headwaters and most of the lake's accessible shoreline provide some hefty channel
, NE FishingMedicine Creek Hunting
In the fall, hunters find that Medicine Creek is one of the finest public hunting areas in the state. Its wildlife lands lie in the heart of southwest Nebraska's pheasant and quail range. Over 5, 500
, NE Hunting