Lakes in Nebraska

From scenic byways to freshwater fishing, Nebraska is home to 49 lake attractions, according to the official website of the Nebraska state government.

There's the Heritage Highway, for example. A 238-mile road trip, it's perfect for those who're looking for scenic views. The highway passes through gorgeous countryside complete with unspoiled lakes and winding rivers. Another fun Nebraska road trip follows the Outlaw Trail Scenic Byway, which traverses territory once inhabited by outlaws like the Jesse James Gang. Those who follow the 231-mile long trail encounter museums, historic sites, parklands and lakes along the way. Of course, Nebraska also offers lots of recreational opportunities for those who like play in the water too. Twenty lakes, for instance (seven of them with highly developed recreational areas) lie within a 25-mile radius of Lincoln in the Salt Valley.

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Featured lakes in Nebraska Branched Oak Lake Branched Oak Lake is part of the Branched Oak State Recreation Area just west of Raymond, Nebraska. The SRA has excellent camping facilities (268 campsites, 187 with electrical hook-ups), and the lake provides great opportunities for fishing, boating, waterskiing and swimming. Pawnee Lake Pawnee Lake, which is located near Lincoln, Nebraska, offers great opportunities for boaters and campers. The 1,800-acre lake has 20 gorgeous miles of shoreline as well as a campground with 207 sites. Although most of them are primitive, 68 sites have electrical hookups. Pawnee Lake also has a marina and a convenience store. Sherman Reservoir Central Nebraska's Sherman Reservoir is located in the Sherman Reservoir Wildlife Management Area in Loup City. Sherman Reservoir is popular with fishermen, who go there for its large populations of walleye, crappie, catfish, white bass and northern pike.