🐟 What fish can you catch in Fairmont?

Most commonly caught species around Fairmont , NE : Channel catfish - 227 reported catches Largemouth bass - 182 reported catches Bluegill - 48 reported catches Black crappie - 46 reported catches Common carp - 27 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Fairmont fishing reports?

The latest Fairmont , NE fishing reports are: @garrettjourdon reported a nice Largemouth bass at Geneva Boys Pond . @melvinshufeldt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Geneva Boys Pond . @jkoehler4569 reported a nice Channel catfish at West Fork Big Blue River . @kadeseaberg reported a nice Largemouth bass . @WaylonTessman reported a nice Bluegill at Henderson Pond . .

Fishing in Fairmont, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Fairmont, Nebraska?

Anglers in Fairmont , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Walnut Creek , Geneva Boys Pond , West Fork Big Blue River , Henderson Pond .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Fairmont

Latest Fairmont fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Geneva Boys Pond

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Largemouth bass

Geneva Boys Pond

length · weight

Channel catfish

West Fork Big Blue River

11 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Bluegill

Henderson Pond

length · weight

Black bullhead

Henderson Pond

length · weight

Black bullhead

Henderson Pond

length · weight

Bluegill

Henderson Pond

length · weight

Channel catfish

Henderson Pond

19 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

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Fishing regulations in Fairmont

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 Channel catfish 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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Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Special gear

No length limit. Possession limit = 20 channel catfish.

Exceptions:

Flowing Water (rivers, streams and canals): bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Box Butte Reservoir: one 30-inches or longer
Calamus Reservoir: one 30-inches or longer
Fort Kearny SRA No. 2: catch and release only
Gallagher Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Jeffrey Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Johnson Lake: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Lake Babcock: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Lake Maloney: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Lake North: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Lewis and Clark Lake: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Merritt Reservoir: one 30-inches or longer
Midway Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
North Platte River west of Hwy. 26 bridge: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Phillips Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Plum Creek Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Republican River upstream of Hwy. 89 bridge west of Orleans: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Sutherland Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Two Rivers SRA Nos. 3 and 4: catch and release only
Wildwood Lake: catch and release only
Windmill SRA No. 3: catch and release only

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

40°38′3.5″N 97°35′56.8″W

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FAQ about Fairmont fishing

Anglers in Fairmont, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Walnut Creek, Geneva Boys Pond, West Fork Big Blue River, and Henderson Pond.

Most commonly caught species around Fairmont, NE:

Channel catfish - 227 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 182 reported catches
Bluegill - 48 reported catches
Black crappie - 46 reported catches
Common carp - 27 reported catches

The latest Fairmont, NE fishing reports are:

@garrettjourdon reported a nice Largemouth bass at Geneva Boys Pond.
@melvinshufeldt reported a nice Largemouth bass at Geneva Boys Pond.
@jkoehler4569 reported a nice Channel catfish at West Fork Big Blue River.
@kadeseaberg reported a nice Largemouth bass.
@WaylonTessman reported a nice Bluegill at Henderson Pond.

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