Best Lakes to Swim In in Nebraska
9 lakes in Nebraska lead the swimming list on clear, low-nutrient water with chlorophyll-a (algae) under 10 µg/L. Always check local advisories on the day you swim.
Ranked List
| # | Lake | County | Clarity | Phosphorus | Algae |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake C W Mcconaughy | Keith | 7.2 ft | 57.6 µg/L | 6.9 µg/L |
| 2 | Sherman Reservoir | Sherman | 2.4 ft | 99.7 µg/L | 4.4 µg/L |
| 3 | Lake Minatare | Scotts Bluff | 5.5 ft | 52.4 µg/L | 2.8 µg/L |
| 4 | Hershey Lake | Lincoln | 13.6 ft | 51.4 µg/L | 2.1 µg/L |
| 5 | Bridgeport Middle Lake | Morrill | 18.9 ft | - | 2 µg/L |
| 6 | Hugh Butler Lake | Frontier | 2.8 ft | 82.9 µg/L | 5.9 µg/L |
| 7 | Cub Creek Lake | Keya Paha | 4.9 ft | 48.1 µg/L | 8.4 µg/L |
| 8 | Oliver Reservoir | Kimball | 1.7 ft | 71.8 µg/L | 7.9 µg/L |
| 9 | Swanson Reservoir | Hitchcock | 2.6 ft | 90 µg/L | 7.1 µg/L |
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