Frequently Asked Questions

The new tree pile is located on the east end of turn off #2. Please put limbs in front of or in the hole. This tree pile is for cabin owners only (No commercial tree trimmers), please follow the rules listed on the sign.  Reminder- NO railroad ties, lawn clippings, lumber, boxes, metal or tires. 

The JLDI association wants to thank Roger Wahlgren for his hard work and use of his machines.

There will be dumpster bins located at turnoff #1 and #4 twice this year from May 17th - June 3rd and again June 28th - July 15th.  

If you have metal items such as old shore stations, washers, dryers, refrigerators, or batteries you may place them in the trailer parked at turnoff #1. They will be picked up for recycling. 

Do not put tires, yard waste, batteries, antifreeze, or creosote in the dumpsters. 

Please put your items in the dumpsters, not across them. Do not overfill, they must be covered to dump.

The private ramp is to be used for cabin owners and there is no parking at the ramp.  Please inform your guests to park on your property and not leave vehicles and trailers in the drive.

Boat registration:  Motorized boats that are currently registered in Nebraska or any other state may be operated at Lake McConaughy.  If your boat is newly purchased, you have an “in-transit” period as designated by the state in which you plan to register your boat.  Nebraska does not require non-powered boats to be registered to operate on public waters.  Safety gear:  Nebraska follows nearly the same Federal guidelines for safety equipment as most other states.  Check www.boatsafenebraska.org to be sure you have the correct safety gear (life jackets, fire extinguisher, paddle, etc.).  Boat Education:  Nebraska law requires anybody born after December 31, 1985 to have completed a boating safety course and have proof of completion in their possession.  Nebraska residents can find classes here.  Non-residents may present proof of completion from their home state. See boating routes below.

Fishing licenses are available online from the Nebraska Game and Parks commission at www.outdoornebraska.gov.  Questions about fishing regulations?  Check the NGPC Fishing Guide. 

If you need to get a permit, please contact Mitch Rickett at 308-584-3483. Please note that the JLDI public areas are not for permanent boat or trailer storage. Also, everything temporarily parked there needs a tag.  Please contact Mitch for a tag.  Please refer to CNPPID Permitting Procedures guidelines and call for permits.