Lake McConaughy
Located 8 miles northeast of Ogallala, Lake McConaughy is Nebraska’s largest reservoir. Its waters and white sand beaches offer visitors a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities. Located near Ogallala
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Lake McConaughy
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Clouser Pattern Detailed - New Article (blog) 12.16.11 by Matt Snider
Master Angler Records
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General Details
Construction on Kingsley Dam started in 1936 and began holding back waters in 1941, forming Nebraska's largest body of water. The dam and reservoir were named for George P. Kingsley and C.W. McConaugh... Log in for additional details...
Directions, Fees, Misc
Managing Agency
Lake McConaughy SRA1450 Highway 61N
Ogallala, NE 69153-5930
(308) 284-8800
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FishExplorer Region: Southwest
Directions
From State Parks:Via: I-80 West Bound (i.e. from Lincoln)
Head west and take exit 126 at...
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Lake McConaughy Stocking Data
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Weather, Sun & Moon
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