Spend A Fall Day On This Overlooked Nebraska Lake To Get Away From It All
By Delana Lefevers|Published September 30, 2018
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Delana Lefevers
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As a lifelong Nebraskan, Delana loves discovering the many hidden treasures of her state. She has worked as a writer and editor since 2007. Delana's work has been featured on more than a dozen websites and in Nebraska Life Magazine.
Here in Nebraska, the cool, calm days of fall usually don’t stick around long. Our summers tend to run long and our winters often arrive early, so you’ve got to take advantage of the mild temperatures while you can. There’s no better place to spend a fall day than out on the lake, and this lake in Antelope County is just calling your name.
Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area is located just north of Royal, Nebraska.
You'll be treated to a variety of animal sightings here, including turkey, pheasant, and deer. Water birds are plentiful, too - heron and osprey swoop and dive over the water as they search for their next meal.
The 50-acre lake is home to some of the best fishing in the entire state. Rainbow and brown trout, crappie, northern pike, and channel catfish populate the lake.
You can spend the entire day at Grove Lake, enjoying hiking trails or shady picnic areas. You can even extend your stay overnight at one of the primitive campsites; water and toilets are available, but there is no electricity.
No matter how long you stay at Grove Lake, you'll be mesmerized by the natural beauty of this place. It's one of the most picturesque recreation areas in the state, and it's not widely known outside of the immediate area.
After you're done exploring the lake, stop by the Grove Lake Trout Rearing Station just to the south of the WMA. You can visit between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., and if you have some quarters for the food dispenser you can even feed the rainbow trout being raised there.
Visit Grove Lake Wildlife Management Area two miles north of Royal on Grove Lake Rd. If you love it so much that you decide to visit again in the summer, be sure to stop by the nearby Ashfall Fossil Beds Historical Site.
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