Nebraska /
Calamus Reservoir
Reservoir in Nebraska · 4,050 acres · near Burwell, Mikes Meadows
Calamus Reservoir has 4 boat ramps listed as public.
Past algal blooms
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2021.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Boating rules
- Boating on upper lake restricted to 5 mph (no wake) · all of Calamus Reservoir rule
From the boating rules map of Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, read October 18, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.
Depth contours in feet from Nebraska Game and Parks (fieldwork 2003); deepest point about 63 ft. Lake levels and bottoms change; not for navigation.
Launches
- Calamus Reservoir SRA - Buckshot Bay · Boat ramp · near Burwell
- Homestead Knolls · Boat ramp · near Burwell
- Nunda Shoals · Boat ramp · near Mikes Meadows
- Valley View Flat · Boat ramp · near Burwell
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Calamus Reservoir talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.