Crankbaits
Bill Lewis Rat-L-Trap
The classic lipless rattling crankbait for flats and schooling fish.
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Nebraska's largest reservoir with white sand beaches, walleye, wipers, and white bass.
Trip at a Glance
Anglers come to Lake McConaughy for white bass and walleye. The best months overall are Apr to Jun, Sep to Nov. In October, walleye is in season, and Suspending Jerkbait, Paddle-Tail Swimbait and Jig and Minnow are a good place to start. There is 1 shop within 45 miles; the closest is L & N Bait and Tackle in Oshkosh, 34 mi away.
Best Months
Apr to Jun, Sep to Nov
In October
Walleye
Methods
Spin, cast & bait
Season at a Glance
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What You'll Catch
Lake McConaughy Species
Plan by Month
What to Use
Month
Fish
4 picks for October. ● means in season that month.
Suspending Jerkbait 4 to 5 in
LureHard Bait · Walleye · After dark.
Shop This LurePaddle-Tail Swimbait 3 to 5 in
LureSoft Plastic · Walleye
Shop This LureJig and Minnow 1/8 to 3/8 oz
LureJig · Walleye
Shop This LureLive Minnows 1 to 3 in
BaitLive Bait · Walleye
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Rod & Reel
Recommended Setups
White Bass
Fly 9 ft 6 wt rod, floating or intermediate line, Clousers and small baitfish flies.
Spin / Cast 6.5 ft medium-light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 6 to 8 lb line.
Walleye
Spin / Cast 6.5 ft medium-light spinning rod, 2500 reel, 10 lb braid with a 6 to 8 lb fluorocarbon leader.
Matched to These Species
Gear for Lake McConaughy
Crankbaits
Rapala Shad Rap
A tight-wobbling crankbait that walleye anglers troll and cast.
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Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Combo
Nearly unbreakable and sensitive enough for most freshwater fishing. A safe first combo.
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Frabill Rubber Mesh Landing Net
A fish-friendly rubber net that does not tangle hooks.
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St. Croix Triumph Spinning Rod
A sensitive, lightweight rod for finesse plastics and jigs.
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Shimano Sedona Spinning Reel
A smooth, durable reel in sizes for trout through inshore saltwater.
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Pflueger President Spinning Reel
Light and smooth for its price. A favorite for finesse and panfish rods.
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Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament
Limp, easy-casting mono for spinning reels and general fishing.
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Within 45 Miles