🐟 What fish can you catch in Big Springs?

Most commonly caught species around Big Springs , NE : Walleye - 275 reported catches Largemouth bass - 274 reported catches Channel catfish - 216 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 166 reported catches Common carp - 97 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Big Springs fishing reports?

The latest Big Springs , NE fishing reports are: @CRAZY_BASS_FISHERMAN2010 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake McConaughy . @joshhenshaw reported a nice Walleye at Lake McConaughy . @joshhenshaw reported a nice Walleye at Lake McConaughy . @matthewfusetti reported a nice Walleye at Lake McConaughy . .

Fishing in Big Springs, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Big Springs, Nebraska?

Anglers in Big Springs , NE recommend these top fishing spots: South Platte River , Lake McConaughy .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Big Springs?

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Big Springs

Latest Big Springs fishing reports

Smallmouth bass

Lake McConaughy

17 in · 3 lb

Walleye

Lake McConaughy

26 in · 6 lb 3 oz

Walleye

Lake McConaughy

28 in · 8 lb

Lake McConaughy

31 in · 11 lb

Walleye

Lake McConaughy

length · weight

Common carp

Lake McConaughy

22 in · 5 lb

Walleye

Lake McConaughy

length · weight

Walleye

Lake McConaughy

28 in · 11 lb

Walleye

Lake McConaughy

length · weight

Walleye

Lake McConaughy

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Big Springs

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 Walleye as of May 7th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Walleye

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 22

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Possession limit = 8 walleye

Exceptions:

Branched Oak Lake: minimum length = 22-inches; bag limit = 1 walleye
Elwood Reservoir: only one may be from 15 to 18-inches
Harlan County Lake (including Republican River upstream to Hwy. 89 bridge west of Orleans): only one may be from 15 to 18-inches
Merritt Reservoir: only one may be from 15 to 18-inches
Calamus Reservoir: only two may be from 15 to 18-inches
Sherman Reservoir: 20 to 28-inch protected slot (no harvest); two between 15 inches and not greater than 20 inches; one longer than 28 inches
Missouri River waters – upstream of Gavins Point Dam (Lewis and Clark Lake and portion of river upstream to Neb./S.D. border): 15-inch minimum length
DeSoto Bend NWR: 15-inch minimum length
Missouri River waters – downstream of Gavins Point Dam: no minimum length limit

Excellent

Sander vitreus

Regulations for

41°03′39.2″N 102°04′28.2″W

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FAQ about Big Springs fishing

Anglers in Big Springs, NE recommend these top fishing spots: South Platte River and Lake McConaughy.

Most commonly caught species around Big Springs, NE:

Walleye - 275 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 274 reported catches
Channel catfish - 216 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 166 reported catches
Common carp - 97 reported catches

The latest Big Springs, NE fishing reports are:

@CRAZY_BASS_FISHERMAN2010 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lake McConaughy.
@joshhenshaw reported a nice Walleye at Lake McConaughy.
@joshhenshaw reported a nice Walleye at Lake McConaughy.
@matthewfusetti reported a nice Walleye at Lake McConaughy.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Big Springs, NE. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Big Springs, NE was a 4 ft / 25 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @wemall at Martin Bay on May 29, 2017.