8 Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
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2022 Annual Report
I-80 lakes – Russian olive and cedar trees were cleared around West Wood River Wildlife
Management Area, Bufflehead WMA, West Brady WMA and East Sutherland WMA, opening
areas for angler access.
Summit Lake – The sediment basins were excavated on the south and west ends to provide
additional storage and prevent it from entering the main reservoir. Angler jetties and the boat
ramp also were improved and stabilized, and a kayak launch was developed.
Bordeaux Creek – This Pine Ridge project was designed to reconnect the creek to the
floodplain, ultimately improving bank stability and cool-water fish habitat. These changes will
improve the trout fishery and angler access, which are an important recreation component to
the stream.
Wagon Train Lake – This project restored the sediment basin to its original capacity and
modified the design to improve sediment capture. A boat launch and angler access facilities
were repaired, habitat shoals and vegetation barriers added to the reservoir basin, and
undesirable fish were replaced with recreationally valuable ones.
Gracie Creek – Flooding from 2019 substantially reduced the capacity of the Gracie Creek
Pond. This project developed a sediment dike to make it easier to remove sediment in the
future. It also removed 30,000 yards of sediment from the pond. Habitat and angler access
improvements also were made below the outlet to improve spring white bass fishing.
Victoria Springs SRA – A consulting firm was hired to identify nutrients in the lake causing
considerable issues with aquatic vegetation and duckweed. These are leading to fish kills and
inhibiting angler access.
Grable Pond North,
Fort Robinson SP
