Originally Posted by
Slab
Anyone familiar with any of the below Lakes/Reservoirs. I have an opportunity to head out that way (writers trip) and was wondering if anyone here knew anything about them:
Swanson Reservoir
Merritt Reservoir
Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
Lake McConaughy
Box Butte Reservoir
Fairly familiar…I’m aware of the angling opportunities of all the listed waters and have been a part of state fisheries management practices on two of the reservoirs. I still keep abreast of the current management practices and enjoy the present fishing conditions at most of these locales.
As you may already know, each of these public waters have similar and very different angling opportunities. It really depends on the type of fishing one is seeking. Additionally, each water body has it’s highlights and draw backs. Maybe more specifics would allow for greater discussion.
I would suggest that there is some exceptional crappie fishing in NE other than the listed waters.
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