🐟 What fish can you catch in Hastings?

Most commonly caught species around Hastings , NE : Largemouth bass - 1,109 reported catches Channel catfish - 252 reported catches Bluegill - 172 reported catches Black crappie - 124 reported catches White crappie - 65 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Hastings fishing reports?

The latest Hastings , NE fishing reports are: @alexbarribo reported a nice Muskellunge at Mormon Island . @ben-kuehn reported a nice Rainbow trout at Heartwell Park Lake . @ben-kuehn reported a nice Bluegill at Heartwell Park Lake . @INSTALEBO reported a nice Yellow perch at Cheyenne State Wildlife Management Area (Cheyenne State and Recreation Area) . @dylan-hartford reported a nice Tiger muskellunge at Mormon Island . .

Fishing in Hastings, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Hastings, Nebraska?

Anglers in Hastings , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Platte River , Lake Hastings , Crystal Lake , Heartwell Park Lake , South Channel Platte River .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Hastings

Latest Hastings fishing reports

Muskellunge

Mormon Island

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Heartwell Park Lake

length · weight

Bluegill

Heartwell Park Lake

length · weight

Yellow perch

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

11 in · 1 lb

Tiger muskellunge

Mormon Island

37 in · 9 lb 8 oz

Spotted bass

Mormon Island

10 in · 4 oz

Largemouth bass

Mormon Island

length · weight

Black crappie

Mormon Island

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Heartwell Park Lake

12 in · 6 oz

Smallmouth bass

War Axe State Recreation Area

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Hastings

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 22nd, 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°35′46.7″N 98°23′29″W

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FAQ about Hastings fishing

Anglers in Hastings, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Platte River, Lake Hastings, Crystal Lake, Heartwell Park Lake, and South Channel Platte River.

Most commonly caught species around Hastings, NE:

Largemouth bass - 1,109 reported catches
Channel catfish - 252 reported catches
Bluegill - 172 reported catches
Black crappie - 124 reported catches
White crappie - 65 reported catches

The latest Hastings, NE fishing reports are:

@alexbarribo reported a nice Muskellunge at Mormon Island.
@ben-kuehn reported a nice Rainbow trout at Heartwell Park Lake.
@ben-kuehn reported a nice Bluegill at Heartwell Park Lake.
@INSTALEBO reported a nice Yellow perch at Cheyenne State Wildlife Management Area (Cheyenne State and Recreation Area).
@dylan-hartford reported a nice Tiger muskellunge at Mormon Island.

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