Pawnee Lake

Pawnee Lake is a man-made reservoir located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, approximately 12 miles northwest of Lincoln. It was created in 1964 by constructing a dam on Salt Creek. The lake has a surface area of 740 acres and a maximum depth of 28 feet. Pawnee Lake is a popular destination for fishing, boating, and camping. The lake is stocked with a variety of fish, including largemouth bass, striped bass, wipers, crappie, and bluegill. There are also several hiking and biking trails around the lake, as well as picnic areas and playgrounds. The Pawnee State Recreation Area, which surrounds the lake, offers more than 2,400 acres of land for hunting, hiking, and wildlife viewing. The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including wild turkey, deer, and bald eagles. Overall, Pawnee Lake is a great place to spend a day or a weekend enjoying the outdoors and all that Nebraska has to offer.