🐟 What fish can you catch in Byron?

Most commonly caught species around Byron , NE : Channel catfish - 105 reported catches Largemouth bass - 89 reported catches Freshwater drum - 14 reported catches Flathead catfish - 11 reported catches Black crappie - 11 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Byron fishing reports?

The latest Byron , NE fishing reports are: @byronmohammed reported a nice Channel catfish . @RiverValleyHoodlums reported a nice Common carp at Republican River . @RiverValleyHoodlums reported a nice River carpsucker at Republican River . @FishLover41 reported a nice Saugeye at Republican River . .

Fishing in Byron, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Byron, Nebraska?

Anglers in Byron , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Republican River , Rocky Pond Recreational Area , Little Blue River .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Byron

Latest Byron fishing reports

Republican River

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Channel catfish

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Common carp

Republican River

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River carpsucker

Republican River

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Saugeye

Republican River

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Bluegill

Lyon Reservoir

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Blue catfish

Republican River

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Freshwater drum

Republican River

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Freshwater drum

Republican River

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Blue catfish

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Fishing regulations in Byron

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 Channel catfish 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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Channel catfish

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Special gear

No length limit. Possession limit = 20 channel catfish.

Exceptions:

Flowing Water (rivers, streams and canals): bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Box Butte Reservoir: one 30-inches or longer
Calamus Reservoir: one 30-inches or longer
Fort Kearny SRA No. 2: catch and release only
Gallagher Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Jeffrey Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Johnson Lake: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Lake Babcock: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Lake Maloney: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Lake North: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Lewis and Clark Lake: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Merritt Reservoir: one 30-inches or longer
Midway Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
North Platte River west of Hwy. 26 bridge: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Phillips Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Plum Creek Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Republican River upstream of Hwy. 89 bridge west of Orleans: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Sutherland Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Two Rivers SRA Nos. 3 and 4: catch and release only
Wildwood Lake: catch and release only
Windmill SRA No. 3: catch and release only

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

40°00′17.3″N 97°46′7″W

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FAQ about Byron fishing

Anglers in Byron, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Republican River, Rocky Pond Recreational Area, and Little Blue River.

Most commonly caught species around Byron, NE:

Channel catfish - 105 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 89 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 14 reported catches
Flathead catfish - 11 reported catches
Black crappie - 11 reported catches

The latest Byron, NE fishing reports are:

@byronmohammed reported a nice Channel catfish.
@RiverValleyHoodlums reported a nice Common carp at Republican River.
@RiverValleyHoodlums reported a nice River carpsucker at Republican River.
@FishLover41 reported a nice Saugeye at Republican River.

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