Quick Facts

• Location: Chalco Hills Recreation Rd #8, Omaha, Nebraska 68138
• Type: Boat dock and lake access
• Water Type: Wehrspann Lake
• Access: Public recreation-area access; observe posted dock and boating regulations
• Fishing License: Nebraska fishing license requirements apply
• Best For: Bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish
• Best Time to Fish: Spring through fall
• Common Species Nearby: Largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, channel catfish and other lake species
• Tackle Style: Light to medium freshwater tackle
• Fishing Style: Boat and designated shore/dock fishing
• Boat Access: Lake boating access nearby
• Night Fishing: Check current Chalco Hills access hours
• Amenities: Trails, recreation areas and additional lake access nearby

Overview

The Boat Dock at Wehrspann Lake provides water access within Chalco Hills Recreation Area in Omaha. It serves visitors using the lake for boating and provides access to a productive urban freshwater fishery.

Wehrspann Lake offers opportunities for bass, crappie, bluegill, catfish, and other warm-water species. Anglers using boats can explore offshore structure and deeper portions of the lake that are difficult to reach from shore.

Fishing Tips

Crappie anglers can work small jigs around submerged structure, while bass anglers can target vegetation, points, and changes in depth with soft plastics and moving lures.

If fishing is permitted from or immediately around the dock, keep rods and lines clear of boats and give launching or docking watercraft priority.

Bottom Line

A useful Wehrspann Lake access point for anglers exploring the Chalco Hills fishery by boat or from designated fishing areas.