Standing Bear Lake, also known as Dam site 16, is a flood control lake originally built by the Army Corps of Engineers for flood control in the lower Papio valley. The surrounding parkland is controlled and governed by the City Of Omaha, and is considered a city park. Camping and open fires are not allowed, and only primitive facilities exist.
Fishing pressure is very high on this lake due to its proximity to the city, but seems to yield very good fish year to year for the persistent fisherman. A fair walleye population exists off a deep water section near the dam. Catfish have also been very productive in this area. The Nebraska State Game and Parks Commission lists this lake stocked with bass, bluegill, catfish, crappie, drum, saugeye, walleye, and yellow perch.
In the past few years the lake has been stocked seasonally with cacheable sized trout. In Late fall to early winter several thousand have been added to the lake for trout fishing. These fish have been caught in the 8 - 13 inch range regularly throughout the winter. A trout stamp is required for the harvest of trout in these lakes in addition to the normal permits.
Standing Bear Lake, also known as Dam Site 16, is located at 6404 North 132nd street in West Omaha, Nebraska. Named after the Ponca leader Chief Standing Bear, the park has a 135-acre (0.55 km2) lake with boating in the summertime, and ice skating in the winter. The park and recreation area covers about 396 acres (1.60 km2) of land surrounding the lake, with a 131-acre (0.53 km2) wildlife area is located on the west side of the park.[1]
