Fishing the Interstate • A Guide to the I-80 Lakes
-98.989448
Bassway Strip WMA
Several small lakes are located within
this 6-mile long WMA, with the best
fi shing at the 7-acre west lake.
Fish species: Largemouth bass,
bluegill, channel catfi sh, crappie,
common carp, bullhead.
Amenities: Concrete boat ramp,
Platte River access with kayak landing.
Directions: From Exit 279, go south
a short distance on Highway 10 to
the fi rst left turn. Turn left and then
immediately turn left again. Follow the
road north and east 0.25 miles to the
parking area.
GPS coordinates: 40.686424,
-98.948675
Windmill SRA
There are six small lakes in the
park, totaling 23 acres, with ample
shoreline access. The lakes off er great
opportunities to catch largemouth bass
and bluegill, making the SRA a good
choice for families with young children.
Fish species: Largemouth bass,
bluegill, channel catfi sh, crappie,
rainbow trout (stocked seasonally in
Lake 2), common carp.
Amenities: Wheelchair-accessible
fi shing deck (Lake 2), modern restrooms.
Directions: From Exit 285 at Gibbon,
go north a short distance on Link 10C to
the fi rst right turn.
GPS coordinates: 40.706910,
-98.845325
War Axe SRA
This 14-acre lake is good for
smallmouth bass and walleye.
Fish species: Smallmouth bass,
walleye, channel catfi sh, bluegill,
redear sunfi sh, yellow perch.
Amenities: Modern restrooms.
Directions: From Exit 291 at Shelton,
turn north on Link 10D and take the
fi rst right turn into the SRA.
GPS coordinates: 40.724548,
-98.735290
West Wood River WMA
This WMA has a 15-acre lake.
Fish species: Largemouth bass,
bluegill, channel catfi sh, crappie,
common carp.
Amenities: Gravel boat ramp.
Directions: From Exit 300 at Wood
River, drive south 0.3 miles on Spur
40D, turn right on a county road and go
1 mile west. Turn north on 140th Road
and cross the I-80 overpass. Turn left
and go 0.25 miles west on Binfi eld Road
to the lake. The parking area is another
0.2 miles west, on the left.
GPS coordinates: 40.756881,
-98.610638
Cheyenne SRA
This SRA has a 17-acre lake with
great shoreline access.
Fish species: Largemouth bass,
bluegill, crappie, channel catfi sh,
common carp.
Amenities: Gravel boat ramp, modern
restroom.
Directions: From Exit 300 at Wood
River, go north a short distance on
Highway 11 to the fi rst left turn, which
will take you into the area.
A smallmouth bass in a net at War Axe SRA in Buff alo County. JEFF KURRUS, NEBRASKALAND
