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Fishing in Cook, NE

Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Cook

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Bluegill
Bluegill
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Black crappie
Black crappie
Green sunfish
Green sunfish

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Largemouth bass

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White perch

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Sauger

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Bluegill

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Rainbow trout

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Sauger

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Walleye

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About Cook fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Cook, Nebraska. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 3,739 catches for Largemouth bass, 773 catches for Bluegill, and 754 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Cook

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"

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Total Length

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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

40°30′37.8″N 96°09′42.8″W
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FAQ about Cook fishing

Anglers in Cook, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Little Nemaha River, North Table Creek, Hooker Creek, and Wilson Creek Reservoir 1-N.
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