Our 20 acre lake was built in the early 1960's by the Natural Resource District in a boomerang shape using the natural topography. Its construction was primarily for flood control for the Big Blue River watershed. This secluded Nebraska fishing lake was designed to keep Plum Creek, a tributary, from flooding.

Since its construction, the lake has been privately stocked with large-mouthed bass, bluegill and crappie. In the 1970's northern pike were introduced. This spring fed lake has 200 yards of dam with riprap. A short walk down the hill from the lodge brings you to a dock, at the deepest part of the lake.

Shallow ends provide weed beds for cover and spawning for the many different species of fish found here in our Nebraska lake. Our fishing lake is surrounded by a grass buffer and grazing pasture, and the cedar log lodge overlooks it. Livestock are fenced out and a walking trail surrounds the lake for your recreational pleasure.

A bass tracker three man row boat with swivel seats, floating cushions and life jackets is provided for you to fish on our Nebraska ranch lake. In the winter months, conditions are sometimes perfect for Nebraska ice fishing.

Guests should bring their own fishing poles, bait, and tackle, and appropriate fishing clothing for the seasonal changes. You can catch large size fish any season though, so plan your Nebraska fishing trip whenever you feel like fishing!

You can buy a Nebraska fishing permit on line using a credit card at the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission web site or you can buy one at a local Nebraska bank. Fully guided Nebraska fishing packages are also offered. We do not allow any gas motor boats or jet skis on the lake in order to maintain a clean natural lake environment.

The fishing is considered excellent. The big bass are plentiful, the bluegill playful, the crappie abundant and the northern pike are challenging. We call our fishing CPR-catch, photograph and release, except as designated. Whitetail deer, coyotes, turkeys, ducks, geese and other wildlife inhabit the property.

Big Blue Ranch and Lodge caters to those searching for the perfect balance of outdoor adventure and comfort. At the end of the day, guests can kick back in the cedar log lodge to swap fishing stories in a relaxing atmosphere with stone fireplaces, leather sofas, comfortable accommodations, and a black walnut bar.