Fishing in Emerald, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Emerald, Nebraska?

Anglers in Emerald , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Holmes Lake , Branched Oak Lake , Big Blue River , Bowling Lake , Conestoga Lake .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Emerald?

Most commonly caught species around Emerald , NE : Largemouth bass - 6,046 reported catches Channel catfish - 2,420 reported catches Bluegill - 1,522 reported catches Black crappie - 859 reported catches Walleye - 435 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Emerald fishing reports?

The latest Emerald , NE fishing reports are: @eastondelong reported a nice Alligator gar at Deadmans Run . @alexleshchenko reported a nice Bluegill at Bowling Lake . @aribodner reported a nice Largemouth bass at Holmes Lake . @eastondelong reported a nice Whale shark at Wedgewood Lake . @Midnight-fisher44 reported a nice Channel catfish at Branched Oak Lake . .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Emerald

Latest Emerald fishing reports

Alligator gar

Deadmans Run

120 in · 302 lb

Bluegill

Bowling Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Holmes Lake

length · weight

Whale shark

Wedgewood Lake

45 in · 2000 lb

Channel catfish

Branched Oak Lake

length · weight

Channel catfish

31 in · 11 lb

Green sunfish

5 in · 2 oz

Bluegill

6 in · 3 oz

Bluegill

8 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Emerald

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 June 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

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

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

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°48′47.2″N 96°50′7.4″W

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FAQ about Emerald fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Emerald, Nebraska?

Anglers in Emerald, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Holmes Lake, Branched Oak Lake, Big Blue River, Bowling Lake, and Conestoga Lake.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Emerald?

Most commonly caught species around Emerald, NE:

Largemouth bass - 6,046 reported catches
Channel catfish - 2,420 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,522 reported catches
Black crappie - 859 reported catches
Walleye - 435 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Emerald fishing reports?

The latest Emerald, NE fishing reports are:

@eastondelong reported a nice Alligator gar at Deadmans Run.
@alexleshchenko reported a nice Bluegill at Bowling Lake.
@aribodner reported a nice Largemouth bass at Holmes Lake.
@eastondelong reported a nice Whale shark at Wedgewood Lake.
@Midnight-fisher44 reported a nice Channel catfish at Branched Oak Lake.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Emerald?

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