Nebraska's Sandhills lakes offer surprisingly good bass and panfish fishing. The state also has excellent walleye fishing on its major reservoirs and catfish on the Missouri and Platte Rivers.
Active tournament scene on major reservoirs.
McConaughy is the premier fishery. Sandhills lakes for bass and panfish. Calamus for walleye. Missouri River for catfish.
Good access on state lakes and reservoirs.
What you can target and when

Best Waters
Lake McConaughy · Merritt Reservoir · Lewis and Clark Lake

Best Waters
Branched Oak · Pawnee Lake · Wagon Train
Lakes, rivers, bays, and coastal fisheries
Nebraska's largest reservoir and premier walleye fishery.
Top Species
Best: Spring/Fall






Annual Resident: $30.
Annual Non-Resident: $62. 3-Day: $30. 1-Day: $11.
1-Day and 3-Day licenses available.
Free for residents under 16. Reduced for seniors.
Required for motorized vessels.
Permits required on some waters.
5 bass daily limit. 15-inch minimum on some waters. Walleye regulations vary.
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