🐟 What fish can you catch in Chappell?

Most commonly caught species around Chappell , NE : Largemouth bass - 152 reported catches Walleye - 80 reported catches Channel catfish - 76 reported catches Freshwater drum - 24 reported catches Bluegill - 23 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Chappell fishing reports?

The latest Chappell , NE fishing reports are: @master_baiter115 reported a nice Channel catfish at Chappell Lake . @master_baiter115 reported a nice Channel catfish at Sidney Legion Park Pond . @master_baiter115 reported a nice Channel catfish at Sidney Legion Park Pond . @benjaminroberts3084 reported a nice Yellow perch at Chappell Lake . @justinjames4957 reported a nice Channel catfish at Julesburg Reservoir . .

Fishing in Chappell, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Chappell, Nebraska?

Anglers in Chappell , NE recommend these top fishing spots: South Platte River , Julesburg Reservoir , Chappell Lake , Jumbo Reservoir , Lodgepole Creek .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Chappell

Latest Chappell fishing reports

Channel catfish

Chappell Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Sidney Legion Park Pond

length · weight

Channel catfish

Sidney Legion Park Pond

length · weight

Yellow perch

Chappell Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

Julesburg Reservoir

45 in · 38 lb

Channel catfish

Sidney Legion Park Pond

length · weight

Green sunfish

Sidney Legion Park Pond

11 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Chappell Lake

18 in · 6 lb 2 oz

Largemouth bass

Goldeneye Lake

9 in · 6 oz

Largemouth bass

Chappell Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Chappell

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°05′28.7″N 102°28′12″W

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FAQ about Chappell fishing

Anglers in Chappell, NE recommend these top fishing spots: South Platte River, Julesburg Reservoir, Chappell Lake, Jumbo Reservoir, and Lodgepole Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Chappell, NE:

Largemouth bass - 152 reported catches
Walleye - 80 reported catches
Channel catfish - 76 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 24 reported catches
Bluegill - 23 reported catches

The latest Chappell, NE fishing reports are:

@master_baiter115 reported a nice Channel catfish at Chappell Lake.
@master_baiter115 reported a nice Channel catfish at Sidney Legion Park Pond.
@master_baiter115 reported a nice Channel catfish at Sidney Legion Park Pond.
@benjaminroberts3084 reported a nice Yellow perch at Chappell Lake.
@justinjames4957 reported a nice Channel catfish at Julesburg Reservoir.

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