Fishing in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley

Lake McConaughy offers excellent fishing in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska with good public access.

1. Lake McConaughy (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Lake McConaughy, Nebraska

Lake McConaughy offers excellent fishing in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska with good public access.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

2. North Platte River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

North Platte River, Nebraska

North Platte River offers excellent fishing in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska with good public access.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

3. Lake Minatare (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Lake Minatare, Nebraska

Lake Minatare offers excellent fishing in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska with good public access.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

4. Winters Creek (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Winters Creek, Nebraska

Winters Creek offers excellent fishing in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska with good public access.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

5. Calamus (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Calamus, Nebraska

Calamus in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

6. Sherman (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Sherman, Nebraska

Sherman in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: Sherman →

7. Merritt (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Merritt, Nebraska

Merritt in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

8. Harlan County (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Harlan County, Nebraska

Harlan County in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: Methoist Cove Boat Ramp →

9. Swanson (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Swanson, Nebraska

Swanson in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

10. Enders (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Enders, Nebraska

Enders in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

11. Pawnee (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Pawnee, Nebraska

Pawnee in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

12. Sutherland (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Sutherland, Nebraska

Sutherland in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

13. Maloney (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Maloney, Nebraska

Maloney in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

14. Oliver (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Oliver, Nebraska

Oliver in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

15. Alice (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Alice, Nebraska

Alice in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

16. Ogallala (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Ogallala, Nebraska

Ogallala in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

17. Keystone (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Keystone, Nebraska

Keystone in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

18. Bridgeport (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Bridgeport, Nebraska

Bridgeport in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: Bridgeport →

19. Bush (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Bush, Nebraska

Bush in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: Fort Niobrara Launch Site →

20. Republican (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Republican, Nebraska

Republican in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

21. Loup (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Loup, Nebraska

Loup in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

22. Big Blue (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Big Blue, Nebraska

Big Blue in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

23. Little Blue (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Little Blue, Nebraska

Little Blue in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: Little Blue →

24. Missouri (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Missouri, Nebraska

Missouri in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: Missouri →

25. Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Enders Reservoir State Recreation Area, Nebraska

Popular fishing lake in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley region of Nebraska.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

26. Mud Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Mud Lake, Nebraska

Popular fishing lake in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley region of Nebraska.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: Mud Lake →

27. Sutherland Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Sutherland Reservoir, Nebraska

Popular fishing lake in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley region of Nebraska.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

28. Bluebaker Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Bluebaker Lake, Nebraska

Named lake in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley region of Nebraska.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

29. Brown Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Brown Lake, Nebraska

Named lake in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley region of Nebraska.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: Brown Lake →

30. Bruner Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Bruner Lake, Nebraska

Named lake in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley region of Nebraska.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: Bruner Lake →

31. Cameron Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Cameron Lake, Nebraska

Named lake in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley region of Nebraska.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: Cameron Lake →

32. Candlewood Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Candlewood Reservoir, Nebraska

Named lake in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley region of Nebraska.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

33. Carlisle Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Carlisle Lake, Nebraska

Named lake in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley region of Nebraska.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: Carlisle Lake →

34. Carlson Reservoir Number 2 (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Carlson Reservoir Number 2, Nebraska

Named lake in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley region of Nebraska.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: Bullhead Point Boat and Ramp →

35. Carp Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Carp Lake, Nebraska

Named lake in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley region of Nebraska.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: Carp Lake →

36. Carson Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Carson Lake, Nebraska

Named lake in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley region of Nebraska.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

37. Carter Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Carter Lake, Nebraska

Named lake in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley region of Nebraska.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: Carter Lake Dock →

38. Carter-David East Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Carter-David East Reservoir, Nebraska

Named lake in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley region of Nebraska.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →

39. Cash Lake (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Cash Lake, Nebraska

Named lake in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley region of Nebraska.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: Cash Lake →

40. Cedar Creek Reservoir 9-A (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)

Cedar Creek Reservoir 9-A, Nebraska

Named lake in the Panhandle & North Platte Valley region of Nebraska.

• Channel catfish · Limit: 5 daily (10 possession)
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Walleye, sauger, saugeye · Limit: 4 daily (8 possession) inland · Min 15 in, 1 over 22 in
• Northern pike · Limit: 3 daily

Boat Launch: East Launch →