🐟 What fish can you catch in Dawson?

Most commonly caught species around Dawson , NE : Largemouth bass - 839 reported catches Channel catfish - 229 reported catches Black crappie - 84 reported catches Bluegill - 71 reported catches White crappie - 62 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Dawson fishing reports?

The latest Dawson , NE fishing reports are: @jenny.user reported a nice Channel catfish at Big Nemaha River . @buck-brody reported a nice Channel catfish at Little Nemaha River . @buck-brody reported a nice Channel catfish at Little Nemaha River . @buck-brody reported a nice Freshwater drum at Little Nemaha River . .

Fishing in Dawson, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Dawson, Nebraska?

Anglers in Dawson , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (MO) , Lores Branch , Verdon Lake , Big Nemaha River , Stanton Lake .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Dawson

Latest Dawson fishing reports

Channel catfish

Big Nemaha River

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Channel catfish

Little Nemaha River

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Channel catfish

Little Nemaha River

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Little Nemaha River

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Freshwater drum

Little Nemaha River

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Channel catfish

Sabetha City Lake

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Channel catfish

Sabetha City Lake

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Channel catfish

Sabetha City Lake

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Channel catfish

Sabetha City Lake

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Channel catfish

Burchard Lake

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Fishing regulations in Dawson

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.

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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

40°07′50.9″N 95°49′47.3″W

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FAQ about Dawson fishing

Anglers in Dawson, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (MO), Lores Branch, Verdon Lake, Big Nemaha River, and Stanton Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Dawson, NE:

Largemouth bass - 839 reported catches
Channel catfish - 229 reported catches
Black crappie - 84 reported catches
Bluegill - 71 reported catches
White crappie - 62 reported catches

The latest Dawson, NE fishing reports are:

@jenny.user reported a nice Channel catfish at Big Nemaha River.
@buck-brody reported a nice Channel catfish at Little Nemaha River.
@buck-brody reported a nice Channel catfish at Little Nemaha River.
@buck-brody reported a nice Freshwater drum at Little Nemaha River.

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