Van's Lakeview Fishing Camp, Inc.

09/09/2026

And that's a wrap!
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From all of us here at Van's we say thank you and hope you have a wonderful winter and we will see you next year in 2027!
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09/09/2026

Thank you again for 60 years of Fish Tales. We are now closed and are looking forward to seeing you all next year. Have a great winter!!
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09/07/2026

Stop in from Noon today, September 7th, till Noon on Wednesday, September 9th, and shop discounted consumables up to 30% off!
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Hours for this week:
Monday - 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday - 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Last day for Boat Launching)
Wednesday - 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Thursday till May 2027 - CLOSED
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09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!
Our hours for the Store and Boat Launching Service are 7:00 a.m. till 4:00 p.m. on Monday September 7th, 2026. Thank you!
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Just a reminder that Tuesday, September 8th, 2026 will be the last day for launching boats for the 2026 season. It will operate from 7:00 a.m. till 5:00 p.m.
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We will close our campground and General Store at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 9th, 2026.
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09/03/2026

For the last week of our boat launching service, we figured we should show you the road to take after purchasing your In & Out at the store. From the store to the launch area is about a mile of an unpaved, but maintained road.
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JUST A REMINIDER, we stop launching boats September 8th, 2026 at 5pm, and close the campground at noon on September 9th, 2026.
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08/27/2026

When things quiet down, the animals decide to come check things out.
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Thank you John for getting an up close video of this Juvenile Eagle.
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08/27/2026

Thank you to KNOP News 2, and Sarah Person, for highlighting our boat launching service here at Lake McConaughy.
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Our Service will continue till the end of the day on September 8th of the 2026 season. Thank you.
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Lakeside business owner says drop is worst in more than two decades.

08/12/2026

Please be advised. Do not go west of our campground.

🚧 The last public boat ramp at Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area closed Aug. 15 due to low water levels.

⚠️ A mud hole at the end of Spillway Bay’s ramp is causing vehicles to become stuck, with some trucks sinking deep enough for water to enter the cabs.

🚤 🚜 Tractor launch services are done for the season. Water levels remain historically low after years of drought, but people can continue to boat, fish, paddle, swim or enjoy shoreline recreation at Nebraska’s largest reservoir.

⚠️ Those launching from the beach on their own do so at their own risk as decreasing water levels are exposing soft lake beds, shallow areas and unsafe drop-offs.

🚧 Boaters also should not travel west of Van’s Lakeview, where boats are getting stuck in the mud flats and sinking. Appearances can be deceiving; shallow water may cover saturated mud.

⚠️ Those who get stuck should not get out of their boat, and should call 911 for emergencies or Nebraska State Patrol at 308-535-8047 for help. Rescue resources are limited and will prioritize people over boats or personal watercraft.

⛺️Visitors are reminded all personal belongings, including canopies, beach gear and utility trailers, must be removed from the beach upon departure.

08/11/2026

Last day for our boat launching season will be September 8th, 2026. Our general store and campground will close the following day at noon on September 9th, 2026.
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Thank you for another great season!
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