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Southwest Nebraska Fishing Reports Posted 08/03/08
08/03/08 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: Temperature: Outflow: cfs. Level: 5 1/2 feet high Fishermen have been catching channel catfish, wipers and white bass. There also are some largemouth and Smallmouth bass possibilities. Enders is second only to Lake McConaughy as the region's top Smallmouth bass fishery.
Updated: 08/03/08 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: Temperature: The surface temperature at the dam in late July was 71 degrees. The elevation was 3,219 feet, 7.7 higher than the elevation at the same time last year and 46 lower than full capacity. Lake inflows are 782 cfs and outflows are 2,911 cfs. Fishing success for white bass has very good throughout the lake on crank baits, jigs, or spinner-worm harnesses. The best areas for white bass were on the north side, from Martin Bay to Theis Bay. Walleye fishing was fair using leeches and night crawlers on worm harnesses or Lindy rigs, and by trolling crank baits. Most fish were being caught near Lakeview or Lemoyne. Success for wipers on the dam at night was good, trolling large crank baits. Success for catfish was very good using night crawlers, leeches, and bait shrimp in the west end of the lake. Boats may be launched from Martin Bay, Divers Bay, North Shore, and Lakeview.
Updated 08/03/08 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: Temperature: Outflow: cfs. Level: feet high The surface temperature in late July was 69 degrees. Success for catfish was good at the spillway and in the north basin, using night crawlers, cut bait, or bait shrimp. Most fish were between 5 and 15 pounds, with some up to 20. Anglers were catching a few trout and perch using night crawlers. The best area for trout was near the diversion dam. White bass fishing was good in the north basin using jigs, and occasional walleye were being caught with jigs.
Updated 08/03/08 Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: Temperature: Outflow: cfs. Level: feet high walleye-spawning run is on Wipers good (over 12 inches in length) White Bass good (over 12 inches in length) Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: Temperature: Outflow: cfs. Level: 6 to 7 feet high Big wipers and some channel catfish have been taken, but anglers shouldn't fish too deep. Also, white bass have been working on top. Lake Elevation at Normal Pool: Temperature: Outflow: cfs. Level: feet high No Report
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