🐟 What fish can you catch in Jackson?

Most commonly caught species around Jackson , NE : Largemouth bass - 1,077 reported catches Channel catfish - 299 reported catches Bluegill - 167 reported catches Freshwater drum - 117 reported catches Black crappie - 108 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Jackson fishing reports?

The latest Jackson , NE fishing reports are: @miguellopez4895 reported a nice Bluegill . @dj.lapointe reported a nice Common carp at Kelly Pond . @dj.lapointe reported a nice Common carp at Kelly Pond . @dj.lapointe reported a nice Common carp at Kelly Pond . @dj.lapointe reported a nice Common carp at Kelly Pond . .

Fishing in Jackson, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Jackson, Nebraska?

Anglers in Jackson , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Big Sioux River , Missouri River (SD) , Missouri River (NE) , Bacon Creek Park , McCook Lake .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Jackson

Latest Jackson fishing reports

Bluegill

length · weight

Common carp

Kelly Pond

6 in · 1 lb

Common carp

Kelly Pond

18 in · 4 lb

Common carp

Kelly Pond

19 in · 3 lb 3 oz

Common carp

Kelly Pond

7 in · 1 lb

Bluegill

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Gateway Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Gateway Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Bacon Creek Park

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Gateway Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Jackson

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 19th, 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

42°27′2.5″N 96°34′43.3″W

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FAQ about Jackson fishing

Anglers in Jackson, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Big Sioux River, Missouri River (SD), Missouri River (NE), Bacon Creek Park, and McCook Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Jackson, NE:

Largemouth bass - 1,077 reported catches
Channel catfish - 299 reported catches
Bluegill - 167 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 117 reported catches
Black crappie - 108 reported catches

The latest Jackson, NE fishing reports are:

@miguellopez4895 reported a nice Bluegill.
@dj.lapointe reported a nice Common carp at Kelly Pond.
@dj.lapointe reported a nice Common carp at Kelly Pond.
@dj.lapointe reported a nice Common carp at Kelly Pond.
@dj.lapointe reported a nice Common carp at Kelly Pond.

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