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Shortly after passing Casper, the North Platte turns to the east-southeast and flows about 350 miles (560 km) to the city of North Platte, Nebraska. In Colorado and Wyoming, the North Platte is narrower and much swifter flowing than it is in Nebraska, where it becomes a slow flowing, shallow braided stream. Platte River watershed with tributaries
Lake McConaughy (known locally and affectionately as Lake Mac) is a reservoir on the North Platte River.It is located 9 miles (14 km) north of Ogallala, Nebraska, United States, near U.S. Highway 26 and Nebraska Highway 61.
The North Platte River is a major tributary of the Platte River and is approximately 716 miles (1,152 km) long, counting its many curves. [4] In a straight line, it travels about 550 miles (890 km), along its course through the U.S. states of Colorado, Wyoming, and Nebraska.
Sport fishing is popular with Yellow Perch, Walleye and Largemouth bass being the more commonly sought. Crescent Lake NWR is located approximately 28 miles (45 km) north of Oshkosh, Nebraska. From U.S. Highway 26, turn north on West Second. Proceed north out of town and follow directional signs to the Refuge headquarters.
near North Platte McConaughy: 30,500 Keith: near Ogallala. Largest lake entirely within the State of Nebraska. Lake Minatare: 2,158 Scotts Bluff NE of Scotts Bluff Ogallala 650 5 mph Keith near Ogallala Maskenthine 98 5 mph Stanton North of Stanton Medicine Creek 1,850 Frontier near Cambridge Merritt Reservoir: 2,900 Cherry: near Valentine
Fishing River: Left 63 ... North Platte, Nebraska: Platte River: Left 275 ... Roaring Fork North Platte River; Grizzly Creek. Buffalo Creek;
Lake Maloney is located along Highway 83, five miles (8.0 km) south of the Interstate 80 exit at North Platte, Neb. Lake Maloney is used to regulate the flow of water for generating electricity at NPPD's nearby North Platte Hydro facility. The 1,650-acre (6.7 km 2) reservoir is a popular place for fishing, skiing and boating. A handicap ...
The recreation area is located along the Platte River, approximately 3 miles (4.8 km) west of Fremont, or about 40 miles (64 km) northwest of Omaha. The recreation area is managed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. The area is popular in eastern Nebraska for fishing, camping, and swimming. The area includes 20 lakes.