The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (upper arm) is open for everyone; the other 4 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Lake Minatare
Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska · about 1,710 acres (2.7 sq mi)
55°F water, windy Friday (15 mph SE).
About Lake Minatare
In Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, Lake Minatare covers about 1,710 acres; it is a reservoir. Lake Minatare lies within the North Platte National Wildlife Refuge in Scotts Bluff County.
It stretches about 2.2 miles end to end with roughly 8.9 miles of shoreline. Its surface is about 4,100 ft above sea level. Scottsbluff is about 9 miles southwest.
- Size
- About 1,710 acres (2.7 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 8.9 miles
- End to end
- About 2.2 miles
- Elevation
- About 4,100 ft
- Type
- Reservoir
- County
- Scotts Bluff County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Fair
- 3:00 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 15 mph
Sunday Good
- 6:00 am – 8:15 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:15 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish in Lake Minatare
Anglers come to Lake Minatare for largemouth bass, walleye and yellow perch. With the surface at 55°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- FairLargemouth bass
Cooling down. Try slow baits on points and deeper channel edges.
- GoodWalleye
Prime range. Low light is best, on reefs and weed edges.
- GoodYellow perch
Schooled near weed edges and soft bottom.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Upper arm
The lake narrows toward the incoming river or creek; moving water carries food.
- 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 6:41 am · sunset 4:34 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Lake Minatare
- Scottsbluffabout 9 mi southwest
- Terrytownabout 9.4 mi southwest
- Geringabout 10 mi southwest
- Bayardabout 14 mi southeast
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Questions about Lake Minatare
What fish are in Lake Minatare?
Lake Minatare holds largemouth bass, walleye and yellow perch. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Lake Minatare?
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 Minatare?
About 1,710 acres, with about 8.9 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Lake Minatare?
Scottsbluff is about 9 miles southwest; Terrytown is about 9.4 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Lake Minatare today?
The surface was about 55°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Lake Minatare on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
