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Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam area)

Nebraska, United States
Open Water suggested3–31 m depthBoth entry

Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam area) at a glance

Lake McConaughy (Kingsley Dam area) is a intermediate both dive site in Nebraska, United States with depths of 3–30.5 m (10–100 ft). Typically most favorable Jul · from 3 years of archive data. Divers commonly see Walleye, White bass, and Smallmouth bass. Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.

Wind model · graded 3h ago
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Site hazards: Heavy summer boat traffic, wind and waves, fluctuating water levels (shore diving not feasible at low pool), depth

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Dive windows this week

Best: Tue
Sun6:00–21:00
Mon6:00–21:00
Tue6:00–19:00
Wed6:00–18:00
Thu6:00–21:00
Fri6:00–20:00
Sat—

Favorable windowModerate window— no window

First light 5:05 · Sunrise 5:36 · Sunset 20:09

Source: Open-Meteo wind · graded 3h ago

Forecast only — always assess conditions on site.

Recent diver reports

Dated firsthand observations from divers — not current conditions.

No diver reports for this site yet. — one dated observation helps every diver after you.

What Divers Say

Known for: Walleye, White bass, Channel catfish
Best time: Summer when water levels and temperatures are high (May-September)

Based on community reviews and site data. Conditions vary — always verify before diving.

Best months, historically

What conditions have historically been typical at this site, month by month — not a forecast.

  1. Jan74% 12 kn
  2. Feb71% 13 kn
  3. Mar62% 14 kn
  4. Apr38% 16 kn
  5. May52% 14 kn
  6. Jun60% 13 kn
  7. Jul83% 12 kn
  8. Aug73% 12 kn
  9. Sep73% 12 kn
  10. Oct60% 13 kn
  11. Nov78% 12 kn
  12. Dec71% 12 kn

July hastypically had the largest share of favorable days here. Conditions vary year to year — this is historical context, not a forecast.

Based on 3 years of archive data. Bar height shows the share of days each month whose conditions have historically scored favorably.

Marine life seen at this site

Species noted at this site — not a promise of what you’ll encounter.

Species seen here

  • WalleyeCommonly seen
  • White bassCommonly seen
  • Smallmouth bassOccasionally seen
  • Channel catfishCommonly seen
  • Gizzard shadCommonly seen

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Site details

Nebraska's largest reservoir, a 30,000-acre lake on the North Platte River near Ogallala known for white-sand beaches. The Kingsley Dam area and the south shore offer the best visibility (average ~12 ft, up to 30-40 ft at times) and the dam is the most popular dive; walleye spearfishing is the main local dive activity. Deeper targets include remains of the inundated town of Lemoyne around 50 ft and an old highway bridge near 100 ft when the lake is full.

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Heavy summer boat traffic, wind and waves, fluctuating water levels (shore diving not feasible at low pool), depth

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