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Fishing in Craig, NE

Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Craig

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Common carp
Common carp
Bluegill
Bluegill
Black crappie
Black crappie

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Common carp

Kelly Pond

6 in · 1 lb

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Common carp

Kelly Pond

18 in · 4 lb

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Common carp

Kelly Pond

19 in · 3 lb 3 oz

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Common carp

Kelly Pond

7 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

Missouri River (NE)

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Largemouth bass

DeSoto Lake

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Largemouth bass

DeSoto Lake

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Common carp

32 in · 13 lb

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White bass

DeSoto Lake

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Black crappie

Missouri River (NE)

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About Craig fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Craig, Nebraska. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 2,032 catches for Largemouth bass, 644 catches for Channel catfish, and 249 catches for Common carp.

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Fishing regulations in Craig

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.

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°47′6.7″N 96°21′44.6″W
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FAQ about Craig fishing

Anglers in Craig, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (NE), Summit Lake, Elkhorn River, Elm Creek, and Bell Creek.
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