🐟 What fish can you catch in Elm Creek?

Most commonly caught species around Elm Creek , NE : Largemouth bass - 1,433 reported catches Channel catfish - 313 reported catches Bluegill - 147 reported catches Rainbow trout - 129 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 125 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Elm Creek fishing reports?

The latest Elm Creek , NE fishing reports are: @kadenbyrns reported a nice Channel catfish at Elwood Reservoir . @harrisoncolbert reported a nice Rainbow trout at North Park Lake . @matt.wittrock reported a nice Rainbow trout at North Park Lake . @Boonefsh reported a nice Cutbow at North Park Lake . @tzhinye reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Philips Lake . .

Fishing in Elm Creek, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Elm Creek, Nebraska?

Anglers in Elm Creek , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Cottonmill Reservoir , Platte River , Sandy Channel State Recreation Area , Union Pacific State Recreation Area , Buffalo Creek .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Elm Creek

Latest Elm Creek fishing reports

Channel catfish

Elwood Reservoir

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Rainbow trout

North Park Lake

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Rainbow trout

North Park Lake

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Cutbow

North Park Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Philips Lake

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White crappie

North Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Sandy Channel State Recreation Area

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Smallmouth bass

Philips Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Johnson Lake

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Largemouth bass

Yanney Park Lake

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Fishing regulations in Elm Creek

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

40°43′12.4″N 99°22′31.8″W

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FAQ about Elm Creek fishing

Anglers in Elm Creek, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Cottonmill Reservoir, Platte River, Sandy Channel State Recreation Area, Union Pacific State Recreation Area, and Buffalo Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Elm Creek, NE:

Largemouth bass - 1,433 reported catches
Channel catfish - 313 reported catches
Bluegill - 147 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 129 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 125 reported catches

The latest Elm Creek, NE fishing reports are:

@kadenbyrns reported a nice Channel catfish at Elwood Reservoir.
@harrisoncolbert reported a nice Rainbow trout at North Park Lake.
@matt.wittrock reported a nice Rainbow trout at North Park Lake.
@Boonefsh reported a nice Cutbow at North Park Lake.
@tzhinye reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Philips Lake.

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