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Fishing in Harvard, NE

Nebraska, United States

Best fishing spots in Harvard, NE

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Top fish species in Harvard

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Black crappie
Black crappie
White crappie
White crappie

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Yellow perch

Cheyenne State Wildlife Management Area (Cheyenne State and Recreation Area)

11 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

Geneva Boys Pond

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Largemouth bass

Geneva Boys Pond

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Channel catfish

West Fork Big Blue River

11 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

Henderson Pond

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Black bullhead

Henderson Pond

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Black bullhead

Henderson Pond

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Bluegill

Henderson Pond

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Channel catfish

Henderson Pond

19 in · 3 lb

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Largemouth bass

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About Harvard fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Harvard, Nebraska. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,073 catches for Largemouth bass, 335 catches for Channel catfish, and 174 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Harvard

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.

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°37′12.4″N 98°05′46″W
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FAQ about Harvard fishing

Anglers in Harvard, NE recommend these top fishing spots: West Fork Big Blue River.
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