🐟 What fish can you catch in Leigh?

Most commonly caught species around Leigh , NE : Largemouth bass - 1,395 reported catches Channel catfish - 361 reported catches Bluegill - 193 reported catches Black crappie - 115 reported catches Walleye - 59 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Leigh fishing reports?

The latest Leigh , NE fishing reports are: @rmazariegos9724 reported a nice Black crappie at West Fork Maple Creek . @Jack_Zal reported a nice Shovelnose sturgeon at Elkhorn River . @krishowes reported a nice White bass at West Fork Maple Creek . @Blomes_fishing reported a nice Channel catfish at Elkhorn River . @Blomes_fishing reported a nice Channel catfish at Elkhorn River . .

Fishing in Leigh, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Leigh, Nebraska?

Anglers in Leigh , NE recommend these top fishing spots: West Fork Maple Creek , Pebble Creek , Union Creek .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Leigh

Latest Leigh fishing reports

Black crappie

West Fork Maple Creek

12 in · 1 lb

Shovelnose sturgeon

Elkhorn River

length · weight

White bass

West Fork Maple Creek

length · weight

Channel catfish

Elkhorn River

8 in · 2 oz

Channel catfish

Elkhorn River

6 in · 2 oz

Flathead catfish

15 in · 3 lb

Flathead catfish

Loup River Canal

17 in · 2 lb

Common carp

Loup River Canal

25 in · 7 lb

Shovelnose sturgeon

Elkhorn River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Maskenthine Reservoir

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Leigh

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.

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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

41°42′8.3″N 97°14′23.3″W

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FAQ about Leigh fishing

Anglers in Leigh, NE recommend these top fishing spots: West Fork Maple Creek, Pebble Creek, and Union Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Leigh, NE:

Largemouth bass - 1,395 reported catches
Channel catfish - 361 reported catches
Bluegill - 193 reported catches
Black crappie - 115 reported catches
Walleye - 59 reported catches

The latest Leigh, NE fishing reports are:

@rmazariegos9724 reported a nice Black crappie at West Fork Maple Creek.
@Jack_Zal reported a nice Shovelnose sturgeon at Elkhorn River.
@krishowes reported a nice White bass at West Fork Maple Creek.
@Blomes_fishing reported a nice Channel catfish at Elkhorn River.
@Blomes_fishing reported a nice Channel catfish at Elkhorn River.

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