Lake Minatare

Water type: Artificial lake
Continent: North America
Climate: Continental

At 2,158 acres, Lake Minatare State Recreation Area is the Panhandle’s largest body of water, attracting thousands of anglers, campers, water skiers and swimmers each year. Lake Minatare boasts excellent outdoor recreation opportunities, while irrigating thousands of acres in the North Platte Valley. It’s surrounded by notable historic and recreational sites such as North Platte National Wildlife Refuge, Chimney Rock National Historic Site, Scotts Bluff National Monument and Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area. Lake Minatare SRA, which is part of the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge, is closed to public access from October 15 to January 15 for the protection and sanctuary of wildlife and migratory birds.

Fishing
The lake is known for fishing, with common species such as pike, bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish. Anglers can fish from the shore or from a boat.

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