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Lake McConaughy near Lewellen. The area was a popular stopover for westward-bound pioneers along the Oregon Trail and home to prehistoric Indians. Exhibits and a visitor center interpret both eras. Sutherland Reservoir SRA Water from this 3,000-acre, canal-fed reservoir helps cool a coal-fired power plant. There is a private campground with electrical hookups and a nine-hole golf course along the north shore. Fish species: Channel catfish, walleye, white bass, wipers, yellow perch, freshwater drum Amenities: Concrete boat ramps, primitive camping, pit toilets, iron ranger self-registration entrance station, hunting allowed Directions: From Exit 158 at Sutherland, go south on Highway 25 1 mile, turn left on Tower Road. Follow Tower Road around the east side of the lake to the park. You can also continue south on Highway 25 about 4 miles to the camping area and boat ramp located on the southwest shore of the lake. East Sutherland WMA This WMA has a 27-acre lake. Fish species: Northern pike, channel catfish, largemouth bass, bluegill, rock bass, yellow perch Amenities: Boat ramp Directions: From Exit 164 at Hershey, go south about 0.25 mile to West Oregon Trail Road. Turn right and go 3 miles west, then turn right on Lamont Road and go 0.5 miles north, crossing over I-80, to the lake. Hershey WMA In recent years, this 53-acre lake produced the most trophy-size fish of all the I-80 lakes in western Nebraska. Fish species: Channel catfish, flathead catfish, largemouth bass, yellow perch, northern pike, rock bass, walleye, bluegill Amenities: Boat ramp Directions: From Exit 164 at Hershey, go south to the first left turn and then follow the road 0.2 miles to the lake. East Hershey WMA This WMA has a 20-acre lake alongside I-80. Fish species: Channel catfish, largemouth bass, rock bass, bluegill Amenities: None Directions: From Exit 164 at 24 NEBRASKAland ● May 2006 Western Platte River Valley Western Platte River Valley North Platte Birdwood WMA North Platte I-80 Lake Fremont Slough WMA Ft. McPherson WMA West Brady WMA Brady Lake WMA Jeffrey Reservoir WMA West Gothenburg WMA East Gothenburg WMA Willow Island WMA Cozad WMA Darr WMA Dogwood WMA Johnson Lake SRA West Cozad WMA Crystal Lake West Maxwell WMA Lake Maloney SRA ● ● Maxwell Brady Gothenburg Cozad Darr Lexington ● ● ● Maxwell Westbound Rest Area ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● ● Western Nebraska