Fishing in Oxford, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Oxford, Nebraska?

Anglers in Oxford , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Republican River , Turkey Creek .

Q: 🐟 What fish can you catch in Oxford?

Most commonly caught species around Oxford , NE : Channel catfish - 164 reported catches Largemouth bass - 138 reported catches Hybrid striped bass - 101 reported catches Walleye - 94 reported catches White bass - 87 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Oxford fishing reports?

The latest Oxford , NE fishing reports are: @JarvisLopez reported a nice Freshwater drum at Harlan County Lake . @RiverValleyHoodlums reported a nice Channel catfish at Patterson Harbor . @RiverValleyHoodlums reported a nice Shortnose gar at Patterson Harbor . @RiverValleyHoodlums reported a nice Shortnose gar at Patterson Harbor . @RiverValleyHoodlums reported a nice River carpsucker . .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Oxford

Latest Oxford fishing reports

Freshwater drum

Harlan County Lake

16 in · 2 lb

Channel catfish

Patterson Harbor

length · weight

Shortnose gar

Patterson Harbor

length · weight

Shortnose gar

Patterson Harbor

length · weight

River carpsucker

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Harlan County Lake

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Harlan County Lake

length · weight

Freshwater drum

Harlan County Lake

length · weight

Shortnose gar

Patterson Harbor

length · weight

Black crappie

North Park Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Oxford

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 Channel catfish as of June 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Special gear

Restrictions & requirements

Additional information

No length limit. Possession limit = 20 channel catfish.

Exceptions:

Flowing Water (rivers, streams and canals): bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Box Butte Reservoir: one 30-inches or longer
Calamus Reservoir: one 30-inches or longer
Fort Kearny SRA No. 2: catch and release only
Gallagher Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Jeffrey Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Johnson Lake: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Lake Babcock: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Lake Maloney: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Lake North: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Lewis and Clark Lake: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Merritt Reservoir: one 30-inches or longer
Midway Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
North Platte River west of Hwy. 26 bridge: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Phillips Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Plum Creek Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Republican River upstream of Hwy. 89 bridge west of Orleans: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Sutherland Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
Two Rivers SRA Nos. 3 and 4: catch and release only
Wildwood Lake: catch and release only
Windmill SRA No. 3: catch and release only

Edibility

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Synonyms

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

40°15′10.8″N 99°37′56.3″W

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FAQ about Oxford fishing

🎣 Where to fish in Oxford, Nebraska?

Anglers in Oxford, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Republican River and Turkey Creek.

🐟 What fish can you catch in Oxford?

Most commonly caught species around Oxford, NE:

Channel catfish - 164 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 138 reported catches
Hybrid striped bass - 101 reported catches
Walleye - 94 reported catches
White bass - 87 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Oxford fishing reports?

The latest Oxford, NE fishing reports are:

@JarvisLopez reported a nice Freshwater drum at Harlan County Lake.
@RiverValleyHoodlums reported a nice Channel catfish at Patterson Harbor.
@RiverValleyHoodlums reported a nice Shortnose gar at Patterson Harbor.
@RiverValleyHoodlums reported a nice Shortnose gar at Patterson Harbor.
@RiverValleyHoodlums reported a nice River carpsucker.

📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Oxford?

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Oxford, NE. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities: