Melham Pond 

The pond has a handicap-accessible fishing dock with open fishing rights to Senior Citizens and children under 16. Located at Melham Park in Broken Bow. 

Victoria Springs State Area 

Ten miles north of Merna or six miles east of Anselmo. A delightful retreat with fishing, spring water, camping and rental cabin facilities, picnic, playground, and rental rowboats. 

Pressey Special Use Area 

Seventeen miles south of Broken Bow. Camping, picnic, and playground. Shallow river swimming and river sports. A perfect spot for the family.

Arnold Lake & Recreation

Located about 30 miles northwest of Broken Bow, the Arnold Recreation Area offers large-mouth bass and bluegill year round, and each fall the Nebraska Game and Parks stocks “put and take” trout into the 22-acre public lake. The Old Mill Park has the South Loup River, which has great fishing too. Hidden Valley Campground also offers seasonal fishing.

Sherman County Dam 

Located 40 miles east of Broken Bow near Loup City. Has excellent fishing and camping facilities. 

Calamus Reservoir 

State recreation area with fishing, modern campgrounds, and hatchery. Open as one the best outdoor recreation areas in the state. 56 miles northeast of Broken Bow near Burwell.