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Fishing in Firth, NE

Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Firth

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Black crappie
Black crappie
Walleye
Walleye

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Channel catfish

18 in · 1 lb

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Channel catfish

35 in · 18 lb

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Walleye

Big Blue River

16 in · 2 lb

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Black crappie

Stagecoach Lake

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Bluegill

Stagecoach Lake

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Black crappie

Stagecoach Lake

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Sauger

Big Blue River

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Longnose gar

Big Blue River

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Walleye

Big Blue River

20 in · 3 lb

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Holmes Lake

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About Firth fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Firth, Nebraska. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 5,619 catches for Largemouth bass, 1,615 catches for Channel catfish, and 1,247 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Firth

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 May 7th, 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

40°32′9.6″N 96°36′16.6″W
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FAQ about Firth fishing

Anglers in Firth, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Wagon Train Lake, Stagecoach Lake, Salt Creek, Dr Seuss Pond, and Olive Creek Lake.
Most commonly caught species around Firth, NE:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Firth, NE was a 8 ft / 0.5 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @williamgauksson at Holmes Lake on June 6, 2022.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Firth, NE was a 12 ft / 1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @GoodLifeLureCo at Stagecoach Lake on June 12, 2015.
The biggest Bluegill (by length) reported in Firth, NE was a 2 ft / 7 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @bahahahabahahahaha at Holmes Lake on June 2, 2021.

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