Midwest Fishing Lake Guide, Standing Bear Lake.

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Standing Bear Lake, also known as Dam site 16, is a flood control lake originally built by the Army Corps of Engineers for flood control in the lower Papio valley. The surrounding parkland is controlled and governed by the City Of Omaha, and is considered a city park. Camping and open fires are not allowed, and only primitive facilities exist. The lake is 135 Acres created by an artificial earthen dam, layered with large riff raff rock. There is a paved boat launch area at the Fort Street entrance, but boats with electric no wake motors are only allowed on the lake. The Nebraska State Game and Parks also lists a handicapped fishing pier in its official guide, but on our last visit it had been removed. It is possible it is being rebuilt for better access, but information is unavailable at this time. Fishing pressure is very high on this lake due to its proximity to the city, but seems to yield very good fish year to year for the persistent fisherman. A fair walleye population exists off a deep water section near the dam. Catfish have also been very productive in this area. The Nebraska State Game and Parks Commission lists this lake stocked with bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie, drum, saugeye, walleye, and yellow perch. In the past few years the lake has been stocked seasonally with cacheable sized trout. In Late fall to early winter several thousand have been added to the lake for trout fishing. These fish have been caught in the 8 - 13 inch range regularly throughout the winter. A trout stamp is required for the harvest of trout in these lakes in addition to the normal permits.
View From the Northwest Side of the Lake.