Lake · Keith, Nebraska
Lake Ogallala
Location Snapshot
Lake Ogallala is a small coldwater lake immediately below Kingsley Dam, physically distinct from the much larger Lake McConaughy above it. Rainbow trout are the primary target, with tiger trout, yellow perch, and smallmouth bass adding variety to this compact Nebraska tailwater-lake fishery.
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Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Lake Ogallala.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Fishery overview
Rainbow trout are primary and stocked in Lake Ogallala. Yellow perch are common and stocked. Channel catfish and smallmouth bass are present and established, and tiger trout are present and stocked.
Target species
Rainbow Trout
Oncorhynchus mykiss
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Yellow Perch
Perca flavescens
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieu
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Tiger Trout
Salmo trutta × Salvelinus fontinalis
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Stocked
- Native status
- introduced
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Fly fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Stocking information
Rainbow trout, tiger trout, and yellow perch are stocked in Lake Ogallala.
- Stocked
Rainbow Trout
Stocked · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
- Stocked
Yellow Perch
Stocked · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
- Stocked
Tiger Trout
Stocked · Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
Official sources
Hatch Match
General fly suggestions
- Midge larvaGeneral stillwater midge-style family — not a live Chironomidae Hatch claim.
- Woolly-bugger-style streamerGeneral stillwater streamer family. Not a baitfish or kokanee Hatch event.
- Ant or beetleGeneral shoreline terrestrial family — not a local Hatch calendar.
These are general fishing suggestions, not a report of insects currently hatching at this destination.
Location and Access
Cataloged lake location
Keith, Nebraska
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
Lake Details
County
Keith
Management Category
Coldwater tailwater trout lake
Regulation Scope
Lake Ogallala.
Regulation Summary
Lake Ogallala: NGPC inland trout-lake and SRA rules. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Rainbow Trout, Tiger Trout, Yellow Perch, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish
Public Access
Public
Boat Launch
Available
Shore Fishing
Available