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At 2,158 acres, Lake Minatare SRA is the
Panhandle's largest body of water, attracting
thousands of anglers, campers, water skiers
and swimmers each year. Lake Minatare boasts
excellent outdoor recreation opportunities, while
irrigating thousands of acres in the North Platte
Valley. It's surrounded by notable historic and
recreational sites such as North Platte National
Wildlife Refuge, Chimney Rock National Historic
Site, Scotts Bluff National Monument and Wildcat
Hills State Recreation Area. Lake Minatare SRA is
closed to public access from October 15 to January
15. Lake Minatare SRA offers campers Electric
Plus, Basic and Primitive campsites throughout
several campgrounds. Facilities include: showers,
laundry, modern restrooms, dump-and-fill station,
water, picnic tables, shelters, four boat ramps,
unsupervised swimming, fishing and fish-cleaning
stations. The area is closed mid-October to
mid-January.
FISHING
As Nebraska's largest Panhandle reservoir, Lake
Minatare SRA offers great fishing. Anglers can find
walleye, white bass, channel catfish and perch.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Phone: 308-783-2911
Email: ngpc.lake.minatare@nebraska.gov
Note: Due to the fluctuating water levels of
irrigation reservoirs, some boat ramps may not
be available throughout the year. For up to date
conditions, call the park office.
LAKE MINATARE STATE RECREATION AREA
