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Fishing in Bellwood, NE

Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Bellwood

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Black crappie
Black crappie
Common carp
Common carp

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Channel catfish

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Black crappie

West Fork Maple Creek

12 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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White bass

West Fork Maple Creek

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Flathead catfish

15 in · 3 lb

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Flathead catfish

Loup River Canal

17 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

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Common carp

Loup River Canal

25 in · 7 lb

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Largemouth bass

Czechland Lake

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About Bellwood fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Bellwood, Nebraska. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,024 catches for Largemouth bass, 628 catches for Channel catfish, and 253 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Bellwood

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.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 21

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

5

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 

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°20′30.5″N 97°14′23.3″W
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FAQ about Bellwood fishing

Anglers in Bellwood, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Platte River, Sunset Park - Lake Esther, Loup River Canal, Sock Ponds, and Lake North.
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