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Directions: From Exit 285, go north a short distance on Link 10C to the first right turn. War Axe SRA This 14-acre lake is good for largemouth bass and also holds walleyes. Fish species: Largemouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, bluegill, yellow perch, carp Amenities: Modern restrooms (closed in winter), pit toilets, primitive camping, picnic shelters, iron ranger self-registration entrance station Directions: From Exit 291, turn north on Link 10D and take the first right turn into the SRA. Cheyenne SRA This park has an angler-friendly, 17-acre lake and many conveniences. Fish species: Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, carp Amenities: Modern restroom (closed in winter), pit toilets, primitive camping, swing set, picnic shelters, iron ranger self-registration entrance station Directions: From Exit 300, go north a short distance on Highway 11 to the first left turn, which will take you into the area. West Wood River WMA This WMA has a 15-acre lake. Fish species: Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish Amenities: None Directions: From Exit 300, drive south 0.3 miles on Spur 40D, turn right on county road and go 1 mile west. Turn north on 140th Road and cross the I-80 overpass, then turn left and go 0.25 miles west on Binfield Road to the lake. The parking area is another 0.2 miles west, on the left. Alda Lake This 12-acre lake is owned by the DOR. There are no facilities at the lake, but food, drinks, and restrooms are available at a gas station located nearby. Camping and boating are prohibited at the lake. No park entry permit is required. Limited parking is available at the northwest corner of the lake. Fish species: Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, northern pike, carp Amenities: None Directions: From Exit 305, turn north and drive a short distance to the first right turn past the gas station. Mormon Island SRA Located just north of Exit 312, west- bound I-80 travelers get a view of Mormon Island SRA as they approach the exit. Grand Island, a few miles north of the park, is Nebraska's fourth- largest city, offering travelers plenty of dining, lodging and shopping choices. There are three lakes in the park and they are referred to as the East, Middle, and West lakes. The West Lake is the largest at 42 acres and the most convenient for campers and park visitors. The Middle and East Lakes are about 20 acres each and are only accessible by foot. These lakes have easy shoreline access for anglers. West Lake is good for bass, channel catfish and crappies. Campers may register at the park office, where they can also purchase fishing and park entry permits. Fish species: Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, walleye Amenities: Wheelchair-accessible fishing pier (West Lake), modern camping with electrical hook-ups, modern restrooms, showers, RV dump station, swimming beach (West Lake), limited hunting opportunities Directions: From Exit 312, go north a short distance on Highway 281 to the first right turn into the park. Grand Island Eastbound Rest Area There is a 6-acre lake on the west end of this DOR-owned property open to fishing. Camping and boating are prohibited. Fish species: Largemouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish Amenities: Modern restrooms, vending machines, picnic shelters Directions: From Exit 312 at Grand Island, go 3 miles east on I-80 to the rest area. 30 NEBRASKAland ● May 2006 Mormon Island State Recreation Area near Grand Island offers fishing and camping experiences for the entire family. JON FARRAR Central Platte River Valley

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