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26 NEBRASKAland ● May 2006 Fish species: Bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, rock bass Amenities: None Directions: From Exit 190 at Maxwell, go north on Spur 56A about 0.5 miles to West Island Road. Go west for 0.8 miles, then turn left on Old Military Street and go south 0.2 miles to the WMA. Maxwell Westbound Rest Area Travelers heading west on I-80 can stop and fish the 5-acre lake at this rest area, operated by the Department of Roads (DOR). There is a paved walking path from the rest area to the pond, which is located at the west side of the rest area. No camping or boating is allowed. Fish species: Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish Amenities: Modern restrooms, drinking water, picnic shelters, vending machines Directions: Located at the rest area on westbound I-80 near milepost 194. Brady Lake WMA This WMA has a 25-acre lake. Fish species: Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish Amenities: None Directions: From Exit 199 at Brady, go south a short distance to the first left turn into the WMA. West Brady WMA This WMA has a 6-acre lake. Fish species: Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish Amenities: None Directions: From Exit 199 at Brady, go north 0.5 miles to East Island Road. Turn left and go 2.5 miles west, crossing over I-80. West Gothenburg WMA This WMA has a 15-acre lake with good bass fishing. Fish species: Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, rock bass, redear sunfish Amenities: None Directions: From Exit 199, go north on Link 56D to Brady. Turn right on Highway 30 and go 4.5 miles east. Turn right and drive across the railroad tracks on an unmarked road. The road is just a few yards past mile marker 205. The WMA is on the right. Jeffrey Reservoir WMA This area south of Brady has a 900-acre, canal-fed lake. Fish species: Channel catfish, flathead catfish, crappie, bluegill, walleye, white bass, wiper, freshwater drum, carp Amenities: Concrete boat ramp, fishing pier, primitive camping, picnic tables, limited hunting Directions: From Exit 199 at Brady, go 3 miles south to Brady-Moorefield Road, turn right and go 1.5 miles west to the lake. East Gothenburg WMA This WMA has a 15-acre lake. Fish species: Largemouth bass, rock bass, redear sunfish Amenities: Concrete boat ramp Directions: From Exit 211 at Gothenburg, go south on Highway 47 a short distance to Willow Island Road. Turn left and follow the road, which parallels I-80, about 4 miles east to the lake. Willow Island WMA This area has a 24-acre lake and access to the Platte River. Fish species: Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, carp Amenities: None Directions: From Exit 222, go about 1 mile north to Highway 30 in Cozad. Turn left and go about 5 miles west to County Road 416. Turn left and go 1 mile south, crossing the I-80 overpass to the lake. Cozad WMA This area has an 18-acre lake and access to the Platte River. Fish species: Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, rock bass, carp Amenities: Concrete boat ramp, hunting allowed Directions: From Exit 222 at Cozad, go south on Highway 21 a short distance to the first left turn. West Cozad WMA This 18-acre lake is hard to find, but anglers are rewarded with quality largemouth bass fishing. The lake was renovated in 2003 to improve the fishery. Fish species: Largemouth bass, channel catfish, redear sunfish, rock bass Amenities: None Directions: From Exit 222, go 0.5 miles north on Highway 21 to West 2nd Street in Cozad. Turn left and go 0.25 miles west, then turn right on Road 225 and go another 0.25 miles north. Turn left on West Railroad Street and go 1 mile west, then turn left and go 1 mile south on Road 419. Western Platte River Valley Birdwood Lake near North Platte offers nice scenery and good fishing. ROCKY HOFFMANN