Virginia Smith Reservoir Virginia Smith Dam (formerly called Calamus Dam) and Reservoir, North Loup Division, P-SMBP, are on the Calamus River in Nebraska. Recreation at the site is managed for the Bureau of Reclamation by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Reservoir open 24 hours. Good access roads. Fishing season is year round. Available species include walleye, wiper, white bass, northern pike, largemouth bass, rainbow trout, and crappie. Irrigation supply reservoir experiencing moderate fluctuations. Reservoir peaks at 5,125 surface acres.
Wagontrain Lake This Corps area is leased to the State of Nebraska. The 1,060-acre recreation area includes a 315-acre lake and a dog training area. Visit the Wagontrain Lake web site, or contact Nebraska Game and Parks, 2200 N. 33rd Street, P.O. Box 30370, Lincoln, NE 68503-0370, 402-471-0641, for more information.
Wehrspann Lake This Corps area is leased to the Papio-Missouri River Natural Resources District. (Papio-Missouri River NRD, 8901 South 154th Street, Omaha, NE 68138-3621 402-444-6222). The surface area of the lake is 239 acres. Visitors at this day-use only facility can enjoy biking, hiking, and jogging trails, nature trails, an arboretum, native prairie grasses, and a bird-watching/waterfowl observation platform.
Winters Creek Lake Winters Creek Lake is a feature of the North Platte Project. Most of the lake lies within the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge. The Northeast side features an undisturbed bird sanctuary. The lake has a surface area of 379 acres and approximately 4 miles of shoreline. Available species include bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass, walleye (15 inch minimum), and yellow perch. Walleye are stocked in the reservoir annually. Channel catfish stocked when available. Non-powered boats only. Open to the public from Jan. 15 to Sept. 30, during daylight hours.
Yankee Hill Lake This Corps area is leased to the State of Nebraska. A Saltcreek tributary, the lake has a surface area of 210 acres. Visit the Yankee Hill Lake web page or contact Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, 2200 N. 33rd Street, P.O. Box 30370, Lincoln, NE 68503-0370, 402-471-0641, for more information.
Zorinsky Lake This Corps area is leased to the City of Omaha. (Department of Parks, Recreation & Public Property, 1819 Farnam Street, Omaha, NE 402-444-5900). The surface area of the lake is 253 acres. Visitors at this day-use only facility can enjoy a variety of activities including fishing, no-wake boating, hiking, cycling, nature study, baseball, soccer, football and winter sports.
