Alma Marina / Campground Launchon Harlan County Reservoir
Conditions right now
No USGS gauge is linked to this water yet, so we can't chart flows.
Predatory fish like Walleye
- 01Predatory fish like Walleye, Musky, and Pike are actively feeding on abundant baitfish and larger invertebrates.
- 02Subsurface patterns mimicking leeches, minnows, scuds, and mysis shrimp are highly effective.
- 03Panfish such as Bluegill and Crappie can be found schooling around structure and deeper weed lines.
- 04Egg patterns are a good choice, particularly with Kokanee salmon present in the reservoir.
- 05Slow retrieves along the bottom or near structure will likely yield the best results in cooling waters.
What to tie on at Alma Marina / Campground Launch
Picked from recent reports for this stretch.
Scud (Pink/Orange)
Freshwater shrimp (scuds) are a consistent food source in lake environments, especially in areas with aquatic vegetation, and a pink or orange Scud can be very effective in early spring as water temperatures warm.
Buy at AmazonChironomid Pupa (Black)
Chironomids are a number one food source in lakes during spring. This pattern effectively mimics the abundant midge pupae that various species will be actively feeding on subsurface.
Blue-Winged Olive (BWO) Comparadun
Blue-Winged Olives are actively hatching in early spring, especially on overcast days, and this low-profile dry fly is excellent for selective whitefish and panfish feeding on emergers and adults.
Buy at AmazonWoolly Bugger (Black)
A versatile streamer, effective year-round for predatory fish like Walleye, Muskellunge, and Crappie, especially as they become more active in warming spring waters, imitating leeches and baitfish.
Gurgler (Bass)
As spring progresses and water temperatures warm, topwater action for bass and panfish can begin, especially in the late afternoons, making this a good attractor.
Crappie Jig Fly
This pattern is highly effective during the spring crappie spawn around structure, also attracting other panfish and walleye.
Buy at AmazonPine Squirrel Leech (Olive)
Small leech patterns effectively mimic sluggish baitfish and annelids in cold early spring water, enticing strikes from larger, lethargic predatory species.
Mother's Day Caddis
The prolific Mother's Day Caddis hatch is expected in late April through May, making this dry fly a perfect imitation for adult caddis, attracting rising panfish, whitefish, and crappie.
Damsel Nymph (Olive)
Damsel nymphs become active in late spring as they migrate towards shore to hatch. This olive pattern is effective when stripped slowly along weed beds and can attract various species.
Nebraska season by season
What changes on the water through the year, with the flies for each season.