🐟 What fish can you catch in Battle Creek?

Most commonly caught species around Battle Creek , NE : Largemouth bass - 852 reported catches Channel catfish - 229 reported catches Bluegill - 123 reported catches Black crappie - 73 reported catches Walleye - 50 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Battle Creek fishing reports?

The latest Battle Creek , NE fishing reports are: @James-Rudloff reported a nice Largemouth bass at Willow Creek . @krishowes reported a nice Black crappie at Willow Creek Lake . @jake.gollobit reported a nice Walleye at Willow Creek Lake . @MasterAnglerOutdoors reported a nice Largemouth bass at Maskenthine Reservoir . @nathan6940 reported a nice Channel catfish at Willow Creek Lake . .

Fishing in Battle Creek, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Battle Creek, Nebraska?

Anglers in Battle Creek , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Skyview Lake (Lake Norfolk) , Elkhorn River , Willow Creek Lake , Ta-Ha-Zouka Park Lake , North Fork Elkhorn River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Battle Creek?

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Battle Creek

Latest Battle Creek fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Willow Creek

length · weight

Black crappie

Willow Creek Lake

length · weight

Walleye

Willow Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Maskenthine Reservoir

length · weight

Channel catfish

Willow Creek Lake

18 in · 3 lb

Rainbow trout

Ta-Ha-Zouka Park Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Ta-Ha-Zouka Park Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Ta-Ha-Zouka Park Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Ta-Ha-Zouka Park Lake

11 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Ta-Ha-Zouka Park Lake

5 in · 3 oz

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Fishing regulations in Battle Creek

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Nebraska can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of April 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 21

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

Possession limit = 10 black bass in aggregate (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted)

Exceptions:

Selected areas listed in Public Fishing Areas section and on private waters leased in Open Fields and Waters and PATH Fishing programs: bag limit = 1 black bass
Missouri River between Nebraska and Iowa/Missouri: minimum length = 12-inches
Missouri River between Nebraska and South Dakota: no minimum length limit

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°59′53.2″N 97°35′57.8″W

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FAQ about Battle Creek fishing

Anglers in Battle Creek, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Skyview Lake (Lake Norfolk), Elkhorn River, Willow Creek Lake, Ta-Ha-Zouka Park Lake, and North Fork Elkhorn River.

Most commonly caught species around Battle Creek, NE:

Largemouth bass - 852 reported catches
Channel catfish - 229 reported catches
Bluegill - 123 reported catches
Black crappie - 73 reported catches
Walleye - 50 reported catches

The latest Battle Creek, NE fishing reports are:

@James-Rudloff reported a nice Largemouth bass at Willow Creek.
@krishowes reported a nice Black crappie at Willow Creek Lake.
@jake.gollobit reported a nice Walleye at Willow Creek Lake.
@MasterAnglerOutdoors reported a nice Largemouth bass at Maskenthine Reservoir.
@nathan6940 reported a nice Channel catfish at Willow Creek Lake.

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