Fishing in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills

The Central Nebraska & Sandhills area of Nebraska, featuring Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass.

1. Calamus Reservoir (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Calamus Reservoir, Nebraska

Calamus Reservoir offers excellent fishing in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska with good public access.

2. Sherman Reservoir (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Sherman Reservoir, Nebraska

Sherman Reservoir offers excellent fishing in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska with good public access.

3. Davis Creek (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Davis Creek, Nebraska

Davis Creek offers excellent fishing in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska with good public access.

4. Merritt Reservoir (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Merritt Reservoir, Nebraska

Merritt Reservoir offers excellent fishing in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska with good public access.

5. McConaughy (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

McConaughy, Nebraska

McConaughy in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

6. Harlan County (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Harlan County, Nebraska

Harlan County in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

7. Swanson (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Swanson, Nebraska

Swanson in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

8. Enders (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Enders, Nebraska

Enders in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

9. Branched Oak (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Branched Oak, Nebraska

Branched Oak in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

10. Pawnee (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Pawnee, Nebraska

Pawnee in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

11. Wagon Train (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Wagon Train, Nebraska

Wagon Train in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

12. Conestoga (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Conestoga, Nebraska

Conestoga in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

13. Sutherland (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Sutherland, Nebraska

Sutherland in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

14. Jeffrey (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Jeffrey, Nebraska

Jeffrey in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

15. Johnson (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Johnson, Nebraska

Johnson in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

16. Maloney (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Maloney, Nebraska

Maloney in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

17. Elwood (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Elwood, Nebraska

Elwood in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

18. Babcock (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Babcock, Nebraska

Babcock in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

19. Carter (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Carter, Nebraska

Carter in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

20. Gallagher (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Gallagher, Nebraska

Gallagher in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

21. Trenton (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Trenton, Nebraska

Trenton in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

22. Red Willow (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Red Willow, Nebraska

Red Willow in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

23. Medicine Creek River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Medicine Creek River, Nebraska

Medicine Creek River in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

24. Harry Strunk (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Harry Strunk, Nebraska

Harry Strunk in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

25. Oliver (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Oliver, Nebraska

Oliver in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

26. Minatare (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Minatare, Nebraska

Minatare in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

27. Alice (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Alice, Nebraska

Alice in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

28. Ogallala (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Ogallala, Nebraska

Ogallala in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

29. Keystone (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Keystone, Nebraska

Keystone in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

30. Bridgeport (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Bridgeport, Nebraska

Bridgeport in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

31. Bush (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Bush, Nebraska

Bush in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

32. Platte (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Platte, Nebraska

Platte in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

33. Republican (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Republican, Nebraska

Republican in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

34. North Platte (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

North Platte, Nebraska

North Platte in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

35. South Platte (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

South Platte, Nebraska

South Platte in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

36. Niobrara (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Niobrara, Nebraska

Niobrara in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

37. Elkhorn (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Elkhorn, Nebraska

Elkhorn in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

38. Loup (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Loup, Nebraska

Loup in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

39. Big Blue (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Big Blue, Nebraska

Big Blue in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

40. Little Blue (Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Crappie, Bluegill, White Bass)

Little Blue, Nebraska

Little Blue in the Central Nebraska & Sandhills of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

Fishing Tips for the Central Nebraska & Sandhills

Check local regulations before fishing — each water body may have specific rules on limits, seasons, and bait.
Spring and fall typically offer the best fishing in Nebraska for most species.
Consider hiring a local guide for the best experience on unfamiliar waters.
Always carry a valid Nebraska fishing license — available online through the state wildlife agency.
Practice catch and release for sensitive species to help maintain healthy fish populations.

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