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Nebraska Boat Launches

65 public boat ramps and launches on 32 Nebraska lakes in our guide. Open a lake for its full map, bait shops and what's biting.

Bluestem Lake 2 launches
  • Bluestem SRA ramps — Three ramps and four docks, but all three ramps were reported closed at low water.
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Box Butte Reservoir 2 launches
  • Box Butte boat ramps — Two ramps and two docks
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Branched Oak Lake 2 launches
  • Branched Oak SRA boat ramps — Nine boat ramps listed by Nebraska Game and Parks
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Calamus Reservoir 5 launches
  • Buckshot Bay — Most protected ramp on the lake, with a rock jetty.
  • Homestead Knolls — Ramp with two launching docks.
  • Valley View Flat and Nunda Shoal — Ramps; lake has five ramps and four docks in all.
  • Hannaman Bayou — Kayak/canoe launch, best at full pool.
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Conestoga Lake 1 launch
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Elwood Reservoir 1 launch
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Harlan County Lake 5 launches
  • Methodist Cove — Alma, west side; USACE/NGPC; ramp closed at low water in 2025
  • Gremlin Cove — 70738 Lake View, Republican City; closed temporarily Aug 2025 for low water/sediment
  • Cedar Point Low Water Boat Ramp — USACE low-water ramp, reopened Aug 2025
  • Hunter Cove Low Water Boat Ramp — USACE low-water ramp; usable near elevation 1932 ft
  • More public access — See the Nebraska Game & Parks or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Harry Strunk Lake 2 launches
  • Boat ramps — 4 boat launch ramps with 6 launch lanes (Reclamation)
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Holmes Lake 1 launch
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Hugh Butler Lake 2 launches
  • Spring Creek, Willow View and Red Willow areas — Three boat ramps
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Jeffrey Reservoir 1 launch
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Johnson Lake 2 launches
  • Johnson Lake SRA boat ramp — Ramp near the inlet jetty; park has three access points.
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Maloney 2 launches
  • Lake Maloney boat ramps — Two boat ramps on site
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake McConaughy 9 launches
  • Cedar Vue Lakeside — Belmar, Keith Co.; NGPC public ramp; usability depends on lake level
  • Cedar Vue Bayside — Belmar, Keith Co.; NGPC public ramp; usability depends on lake level
  • Otter Creek Flume — Belmar, Keith Co.; NGPC public ramp; usability depends on lake level
  • Eagle Canyon — Belmar, Keith Co.; NGPC public ramp; usability depends on lake level
  • Arthur Bay — Near Martin, Keith Co.; NGPC public ramp; usability depends on lake level
  • Martin Bay Low Water — Near Martin, Keith Co.; low-water ramp
  • Diver's Bay — Ogallala, Keith Co.; NGPC public ramp
  • Spillway Bay - Front — 1483 NE-61 Scenic, Ogallala; NGPC public ramp
  • More public access — See the Nebraska Game & Parks or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Minatare 2 launches
  • Lake Minatare ramps — Three ramps with courtesy docks; an alert noted the Rock Ramp as the only usable ramp at low water.
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Ogallala 2 launches
  • Lake Ogallala boat ramps — Two ramps (north ramp has a kayak launch dock) and two docks; no-wake lake, all boat types permitted.
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lake Wanahoo 2 launches
  • West side camping area ramp — Large ramp that handles three boats at once; no-wake, 5 mph limit
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Lewis and Clark Lake 5 launches
  • Miller Creek Boat Ramp — Lewis and Clark SRA, Nebraska side; NGPC
  • South Shore Recreation Area ramp — Near Gavins Point Dam; per Lewis and Clark SRA listing
  • Bloomfield Recreation Area ramp — Lewis and Clark SRA; per listing
  • Weigand Marina ramp — Four ramps in Weigand area; closed Sept 2025 through 2026 for marina upgrade
  • More public access — See the Nebraska Game & Parks or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Memphis Lake 1 launch
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Merritt Reservoir 1 launch
  • More public access — See the Nebraska Game & Parks or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Olive Creek Lake 1 launch
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Pawnee Lake 2 launches
  • Pawnee SRA ramps — Three boat ramps and two docks listed by Nebraska Game and Parks.
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Sherman Reservoir 1 launch
  • More public access — See the Nebraska Game & Parks or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Sutherland Reservoir 2 launches
  • Sutherland Reservoir ramps — Three ramps and two boat docks.
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Swanson Reservoir 2 launches
  • Swanson Reservoir ramps — Five ramps and five docks (Game and Parks).
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Wagon Train Lake 1 launch
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Walnut Creek Reservoir 1 launch
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Wehrspann Lake 1 launch
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Wildwood Lake 1 launch
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Willow Creek Lake 1 launch
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Yankee Hill Lake 1 launch
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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Zorinsky Lake 1 launch
  • More public access — See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and fees

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