The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (steep ledge) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Maloney
Lincoln County, Nebraska · 1,650 acres (2.6 sq mi)
52°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SSE).
About Lake Maloney
Lake Maloney spreads over 1,650 acres in Lincoln County, Nebraska. Lake Maloney, south of North Platte, regulates water flow for Nebraska Public Power District's North Platte Hydro facility.
It stretches about 2.2 miles end to end and its shoreline adds up to about 8.6 miles. The water sits about 3,000 ft above sea level. North Platte is about 4.9 miles north.
- Size
- 1,650 acres (2.6 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.6 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 3,000 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Lincoln County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Friday Fair
- 6:45 am – 9:00 amsunrise
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Saturday Slow
- 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 20 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
Expect the usual Nebraska mix for a lake this size: largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 52°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- FairCrappie
Schooled on deeper brush piles. Fish small jigs slowly.
- SlowBluegill and sunfish
Cold. Deep and hard to tempt. Use tiny baits.
- FairCatfish
Waking up. Channels and creek mouths, especially after rain.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Steep ledge
A sharp wall beside deep water; fish hang along the edge at the depth they like.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
4 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Ice
Open water
Ice thickness is an estimate from air temperature, not a measurement. Check the ice yourself before going on it.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 7:28 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Maloney
- North Platteabout 4.9 mi north
- Sutherlandabout 19 mi northwest
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Questions about Lake Maloney
What fish are in Lake Maloney?
Lakes like Lake Maloney usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and sunfish and catfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Maloney?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Lake Maloney?
1,650 acres, with about 8.6 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Maloney?
North Platte is about 4.9 miles north; Sutherland is about 19 miles northwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Maloney today?
The surface was about 52°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Maloney on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
