Fishing

Some of the fish species found in Refuge lakes include walleye, crappie, yellow perch, wiper, northern pike, white bass, catfish, and carp.

Regulations

Please see the Regulations section for this information.

In addition to the regulations, here are some tips that you should keep in mind:

• Practice safe angling and boating.
• Be especially cautious during the ice fishing season.
• Don't release live bait into the lake.
• Share your fishing knowledge and skills with a child.
• Respect the outdoor enjoyment of others.
• Don't pollute -- carry your trash home.
• Consider “Catch and release” using barbless hooks.
• Support the use of non-toxic sinkers -- “Get the lead out!”

• North Platte NWR Home
• Crescent Lake NWR Home
• Wild Things
• Visit Us
• About Us
• Management
• Contact Us
• Links
• Crescent Lake / North Platte NWR Complex
• Site Map

All Images Credit to and Courtesy of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Unless Specified Otherwise.

Crescentlake/North Platte NWR Complex | Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge | North Platte National Wildlife Refuge

Mountain-Prairie Region Home | Nebraska National Wildlife Refuges | National Wildlife Refuges