All state and federal waterfowl regulations apply. Check the current Nebraska Hunting Guide. The North Platte River, upstream from Lake McConaughy , offers fishing opportunity for a variety of species, including rainbow trout, white bass , walleye and channel catfish . Catfish and white bass are the most sought-after species at Clear Creek, and May through June are traditionally the best fishing months. Clear Creek is also popular with bird watchers.
Birders enjoy some excellent viewing opportunities during both the spring and fall migrations.
They can spot most species of ducks, geese and shore birds found in the Central Flyway. Serious birders have recorded a wide variety of song birds on the area, thanks to the wildlife shrub plantings and associated riparian habitat.