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Fishing in Hershey, NE

Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Hershey

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Smallmouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Common carp
Common carp
Walleye
Walleye

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Rainbow trout

Interstate Park

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Rainbow trout

Interstate Park

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Smallmouth bass

Sutherland Reservoir

15 in · 2 lb

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White bass

Lake Maloney

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American shad

Lake Maloney

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Largemouth bass

Interstate Park

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Largemouth bass

Interstate Park

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Largemouth bass

Interstate Park

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Interstate Park

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Largemouth bass

Sutherland Reservoir

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About Hershey fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Hershey, Nebraska. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 561 catches for Largemouth bass, 174 catches for Smallmouth bass, and 126 catches for Channel catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Hershey

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

41°09′36.7″N 100°59′54.6″W
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FAQ about Hershey fishing

Anglers in Hershey, NE recommend these top fishing spots: South Platte River, North Platte River, Lake Maloney, Hershey Lake, and Outlet Canal.
Most commonly caught species around Hershey, NE:
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The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Hershey, NE was a 3 ft / 22 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @jasesterner at Hershey Lake on March 13, 2025.
The biggest Smallmouth bass (by length) reported in Hershey, NE was a 2 ft / 11 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @colesmith2139 at East Sutherland Lake on July 7, 2023.
The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Hershey, NE was a 7 ft / 8.8 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @Austin-Thompson at North Platte Canal on July 16, 2015.

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