🐟 What fish can you catch in Columbus?

Most commonly caught species around Columbus , NE : Largemouth bass - 612 reported catches Channel catfish - 304 reported catches Black crappie - 66 reported catches Bluegill - 60 reported catches White crappie - 40 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Columbus fishing reports?

The latest Columbus , NE fishing reports are: @ivanlopez7653 reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake North . @me7393 reported a nice White bass at South Channel Platte River . @me7393 reported a nice White bass . @henrylangan reported a nice Green sunfish at Birkel Reservoir . @will.preciado reported a nice Largemouth bass . .

Fishing in Columbus, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Columbus, Nebraska?

Anglers in Columbus , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Wagners Lake , Lake Babcock-Lake North , Lake North , Lake Babcock , Barnum Creek .

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

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Top fish species in Columbus

Latest Columbus fishing reports

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Channel catfish

Lake North

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5 days ago

White bass

South Channel Platte River

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White bass

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10 days ago

Green sunfish

Birkel Reservoir

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10 days ago

Largemouth bass

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25 days ago

Spotted bass

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1 month ago

Black crappie

13 in · 2 lb

1 month ago

Bluegill

Barnum Creek

2 in ·

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Bluegill

Birkel Reservoir

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2 months ago

Largemouth bass

Lake North

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Fishing regulations in Columbus

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 species as of April 13, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Columbus fishing

Anglers in Columbus, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Wagners Lake, Lake Babcock-Lake North, Lake North, Lake Babcock, and Barnum Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Columbus, NE:

Largemouth bass - 612 reported catches
Channel catfish - 304 reported catches
Black crappie - 66 reported catches
Bluegill - 60 reported catches
White crappie - 40 reported catches

The latest Columbus, NE fishing reports are:

@ivanlopez7653 reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake North.
@me7393 reported a nice White bass at South Channel Platte River.
@me7393 reported a nice White bass.
@henrylangan reported a nice Green sunfish at Birkel Reservoir.
@will.preciado reported a nice Largemouth bass.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Columbus, 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: