Delmonico comes out of his office in a hurry, "folks I've been checkin' on things a bit and I found this."
Walgren Lake State Recreation Area is located in Sheridan County Nebraska, five miles southeast of Hay Springs. All Boating is allowed on this lake, but is limited to 5 mile per hour no-wake limit. This is a very beautiful park with a long and colorful history.
From the early 1880's to the late 1930's, when the lake was known as Alkalai Lake, there were rumors that the lake contained a sea monster. Several famous authors from Mari Sandoz to John Maher wrote stories and accounts of the sightings of the monster. One of John Maher's articles was printed in the London Times.
The lake has approximately 100 surface acres of water. The Nebraska State Game and Parks Commission lists Walgren lake as containing Bluegill, Bullheads, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Walleye and Yellow Perch. All sea monsters are listed by the state game and parks to be catch and release only.
Facilities at the lake include a wheelchair accessible fishing pier, boat ramp, primitive camping, picnic sites, and restrooms.
"This is along the route I gave Trinity to the Blackhills, Trinity, don't go near the lake on yer runs to the Black hills, if this thing gets yer hooch, no thellin' what might happen."
I must do some more study.
Delmonico returns to his office, his rye bread being baked.