Person casting from a boat in a bayou at edge of marsh

Fishing

At North Platte National Wildlife Refuge

The primary fishing opportunities include Lake Minatare (2,000 acres) and Winters Creek Lake (237 acres). Available species include northern pike, "wiper" (hybrid white/striped bass), white bass, yellow perch, catfish, walleye, crappie and carp. The Refuge's facilities include a boat ramp on Winters Creek Lake. Winters Creek Lake and Lake Minatare are open from January 15 - October 14 during daylight hours only. Internal combustion motors are prohibited on Winters Creek Lake.

North Platte National Wildlife Refuge Activities