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Fishing the Interstate • A Guide to the I-80 Lakes the exit. There are three lakes located in the SRA. The West Lake (42 acres) and Middle Lake (20 acres) both provide excellent shoreline access and are conveniently located near the modern RV campgrounds. The East Lake (35 acres) is only accessible by foot and has poor shoreline access. Fish species: West lake – Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfi sh, common carp, crappie, muskellunge, walleye, yellow perch; Middle lake – Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfi sh, crappie, redear sunfi sh; East lake – largemouth bass, bluegill, common carp, crappie. Amenities: Fishing pier (West Lake), concrete boat ramps (Middle and West Lakes), modern restrooms. Directions: From Exit 312 at Grand Island, go north a short distance on Highway 281 to the fi rst right turn into the park. GPS coordinates: 40.823675, -98.377607 Grand Island Eastbound Rest Area There is a 6-acre lake on the west end of this NDOT rest area open to fi shing. Camping and boating are prohibited. Fish species: Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfi sh. Amenities: Modern restrooms. Directions: From Exit 312 at Grand Island, go 3 miles east on I-80 to the rest area. GPS coordinates: 40.823106, -98.327117 N RV camping at the east lake at Mormon Island outside of Grand Island. JEFF KURRUS, NEBRASKALAND Fishing the Interstate: A Guide to the I-80 Lakes was printed in the June 2022 issue of Nebraskaland Magazine, published by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, facility, or service, should contact the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln, NE 402-471-0641, the Nebraska Equal Opportunity Commission, Lincoln, NE 402-471-2024, TTY/TDD 800-642-6112; Director, Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Interior, 1849 C Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20240.

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