Lakes and Reservoirs
Lake Seldom
Lake Seldom is located on the south edge of Holdrege, adjacent to Highway 183. The overall goal for Lake Seldom is to enhance wildlife habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife and develop compatible recreational and educational opportunities.Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
308.785.268528 miles
Hwy 283, 7 miles south of Lexington
This popular recreation area, leased from the Central Nebraska Public Power & Irrigation District, provides some exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities that include swimming, boating, hiking, and camping. The 81-acre recreation area has access to the 2,060-acre lake from three locations. Showers, restrooms, a dump station, hookups, boat ramps, picnic shelter, and fishing piers are available throughout. Cross-country skiing and ice skating are available during the winter months.
Harlan County Lake
308.779.210538 miles
Alma
As Nebraska's second largest lake, Harlan County Lake is a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers project. Considered the finest walleye fishery in the state, Harlan County is also known for its white bass, wipers, catfish, crappie, northern, and largemouth bass. The lake is a favorite for camping, boating, and water skiing. As a federal project, Harlan County Lake is open year-round, with public access on all of the Corp's property for hunting pheasants, quail, turket, deer, ducks, and geese. During the winter, when the lake is full of tens of thousands of ducks and geese, American bald eagles can be viewed at the Alma end of the lake or from the dam. Harlan County residents know that spring has finally arrived when white pelicans take up residence at the lake.
