
Fishing in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River
The Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River area of Nebraska, featuring Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike.
1. Harlan County Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Harlan County Reservoir, NebraskaHarlan County Reservoir offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska with good public access.
2. Republican River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Republican River, NebraskaRepublican River offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska with good public access.
3. Swanson Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Swanson Reservoir, NebraskaSwanson Reservoir offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska with good public access.
4. Enders Reservoir (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Enders Reservoir, NebraskaEnders Reservoir offers excellent fishing in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska with good public access.
5. McConaughy (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
McConaughy, NebraskaMcConaughy in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
6. Calamus (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Calamus, NebraskaCalamus in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
7. Sherman (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Sherman, NebraskaSherman in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
8. Merritt (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Merritt, NebraskaMerritt in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
9. Branched Oak (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Branched Oak, NebraskaBranched Oak in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
10. Pawnee (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Pawnee, NebraskaPawnee in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
11. Wagon Train (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Wagon Train, NebraskaWagon Train in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
12. Conestoga (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Conestoga, NebraskaConestoga in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
13. Sutherland (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Sutherland, NebraskaSutherland in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
14. Jeffrey (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Jeffrey, NebraskaJeffrey in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
15. Johnson (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Johnson, NebraskaJohnson in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
16. Maloney (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Maloney, NebraskaMaloney in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
17. Elwood (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Elwood, NebraskaElwood in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
18. Babcock (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Babcock, NebraskaBabcock in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
19. Carter (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Carter, NebraskaCarter in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
20. Gallagher (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Gallagher, NebraskaGallagher in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
21. Trenton (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Trenton, NebraskaTrenton in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
22. Red Willow (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Red Willow, NebraskaRed Willow in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
23. Medicine Creek River (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Medicine Creek River, NebraskaMedicine Creek River in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
24. Harry Strunk (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Harry Strunk, NebraskaHarry Strunk in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
25. Oliver (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Oliver, NebraskaOliver in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
26. Minatare (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Minatare, NebraskaMinatare in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
27. Alice (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Alice, NebraskaAlice in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
28. Ogallala (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Ogallala, NebraskaOgallala in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
29. Keystone (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Keystone, NebraskaKeystone in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
30. Bridgeport (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Bridgeport, NebraskaBridgeport in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
31. Bush (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Bush, NebraskaBush in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
32. Platte (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Platte, NebraskaPlatte in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
33. North Platte (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
North Platte, NebraskaNorth Platte in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
34. South Platte (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
South Platte, NebraskaSouth Platte in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
35. Niobrara (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Niobrara, NebraskaNiobrara in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
36. Elkhorn (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Elkhorn, NebraskaElkhorn in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
37. Loup (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Loup, NebraskaLoup in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
38. Big Blue (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Big Blue, NebraskaBig Blue in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
39. Little Blue (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Little Blue, NebraskaLittle Blue in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
40. Missouri (Channel Catfish, Walleye, Smallmouth Bass, Sauger, Northern Pike)
Missouri, NebraskaMissouri in the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River of Nebraska offers excellent fishing opportunities.
Fishing Tips for the Southwestern Nebraska & Republican River
- 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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