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A
short country drive
off of Highway 75
west of Tekamah,
Summit Lake is an area
with enough for the whole
family – or the solo angler
looking for a few hours of
time on the water a short
distance away from Lincoln,
Omaha or beyond.
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o be able to float a canoe, kayak or bass boat
is the best of all worlds for anglers, and
Summit accomplishes that very goal. With
190 acres of water, boat anglers can access deep
wooded structure, points, rip-rap and shallow
vegetation-covered coves for largemouth bass,
bluegill, crappie and channel catfish.
Bank anglers also have it good, with 15
breakwater jetties spread around the lake and
deep water within casting distance of each. Grass
edges also line the majority of the lake, making
wading a viable option as well.
But the area is more than a fishing destination.
A swim beach, hiking trail and picnic areas make
Summit one of the region's most captivating
hotspots. Plus, the area recently got even
better with the addition of the Bob Eckdahl
Campground in the summer of 2013. The
campground, built in honor of Summit's former
park superintendent, features electrical hookups
and camping pads to make this great destination
even greater.
Jody Langley of Tekamah (left), and Jerry and Carrie Schmitz of Council Bluffs, Iowa, relax lakeside at the Bob Eckdahl Campground.
Ice fishing remains popular at Summit Lake because
of its underwater structure ideal for vertical jigging for
various species, including largemouth bass.
Brittany (left), Emiley, mom Victoria and Kailey Voss from Tekamah fishing from one of
the lake's 15 breakwater jetties.
SUMMIT LAKE STATE RECREATION AREA
KEY
Maintenance
Shop
Campground
Dump Station
Tent Camping
Picnic Shelter Boat Dock
Restrooms
Fish-cleaning Station
Beach
Playground
Camping
Registration
Camping
Registration
32 tent-camping sites west
of boat ramp parking lot to
east side of campground.
Group tent camping area.
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Click to make a camping
reservation at Summit Lake State
Recreation Area.
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