Nearest city: Ogallala
Amenities: concrete boat ramps, fish-cleaning stations, restrooms, campgrounds, swimming beaches, archery range (Lake McConaughy), food service, playgrounds, picnic areas
Fish species at Lake Mac: walleye, wiper, white bass, channel catfish, smallmouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike, common carp, bullhead, freshwater drum
Fish species at Lake Ogallala: rainbow trout, tiger trout, walleye, white bass, channel catfish, yellow perch, wiper, smallmouth bass
Tips: At 30,00 acres when full, Lake McConaughy is the largest lake in the state. Located below the dam is 650-acre Lake Ogallala. Together, the lakes offer some of the best fishing in Nebraska. Lake Mac is well known for its walleye. Lake Ogallala is a tailwater fishery, receiving cold water from Lake McConaughy that allows it to support trout year-round, many of them trophy-size.
A valid 2025 Nebraska state park vehicle permit is required for entry.