Fishing access map

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Red Willow Dam (Hugh Butler L)

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Fishing report & water release — real-time flow and lake level

Explore the dynamic fishing and water conditions at Red Willow Dam, also known as Hugh Butler Lake, situated near North Platte, Nebraska. This page provides essential, up-to-date information, sourced from official monitoring data, to enhance your angling experience. Discover real-time details on lake elevation and release/outflow rates, crucial for understanding water levels and predicting fish behavior. Additionally, current weather conditions are available to help you plan your trip and ensure a safe, enjoyable outing. By regularly checking these parameters, you can anticipate changes in fish activity and adjust your strategies accordingly. Whether you are a seasoned angler or a weekend enthusiast, this resource offers valuable insights to optimize your fishing adventures at this reservoir.

REWI·NWDM

Fish type

Fishing spots map

Current outflow

2.0

CFS

Live reading from the past 24 hours.

Water level

2,565.95

Low

Latest value from the chart date range (pool / reservoir).

Below conservation pool (2581.8 FT)

Location

Seasonal fish position

Estimated holding depth based on season, temperature, and flow.

Bass · Low discharge

Low Flow Positioning

Fish slide to deeper lanes and slower water.

Medium confidence2-6 ft off bottom

Shallow

Mid-depth

Deep

2-6 ft off bottom

Season

May

JanDec

Conditions right now

Weather at the ramp

Air temp

N/A°F

Wind

N/Amph

Pressure

N/AhPa

Barometric pressure.

Cloud cover

N/A

Good for reading surface activity.

Sunrise / sunset

No data

Water release alerts

Get notified when flow changes

Get email notifications when water levels change. Set a custom threshold to be notified when conditions match your target.

Custom flow limit (CFS)

AI fishing analysis

BETA

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Outflow: 2.0 CFS

Level: 2565.95 ft

Temp: N/A

🎣Species: Bass

Analysis uses current outflow, level, weather, and pressure trend.

Or email info@alert.catchdamfish.com with "Lake name, state" in the body.

Technical analysis

Water level history

Measured in ft

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