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Fishing in Cairo, NE

Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Cairo

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Black crappie
Black crappie
Walleye
Walleye

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Yellow perch

Cheyenne State Wildlife Management Area (Cheyenne State and Recreation Area)

11 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Ravenna Lake

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Tiger muskellunge

Mormon Island

37 in · 9 lb 8 oz

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Spotted bass

Mormon Island

10 in · 4 oz

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Largemouth bass

Mormon Island

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Hybrid striped bass

Davis Creek Reservoir

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Black crappie

Mormon Island

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Largemouth bass

Ravenna Lake

18 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

Ravenna Lake

18 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

Ravenna Lake

16 in · 1 lb

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About Cairo fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Cairo, Nebraska. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,155 catches for Largemouth bass, 287 catches for Channel catfish, and 156 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Cairo

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 16th, 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°00′16.6″N 98°36′2.5″W
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