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 - 170 reported catches Largemouth bass - 144 reported catches Hybrid striped bass - 101 reported catches Walleye - 96 reported catches White bass - 93 reported catches .

Q: 📢 What are the latest Oxford fishing reports?

The latest Oxford , NE fishing reports are: @neonsaenz reported a nice Walleye . @jacobmason5567 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Elwood Reservoir . @achurch3949 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Elwood Reservoir . @peytonschepker reported a nice Channel catfish at North Park Lake . @elyanderson reported a nice Largemouth bass at Elwood Reservoir . .

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

Walleye

28 in · 8 lb

Smallmouth bass

Elwood Reservoir

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Smallmouth bass

Elwood Reservoir

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Channel catfish

North Park Lake

23 in · 4 lb

Largemouth bass

Elwood Reservoir

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Northern pike

Elwood Reservoir

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Black crappie

North Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

North Park Lake

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Channel catfish

North Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

North Park Lake

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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 July 27th, 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

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No length limit. Possession limit = 20 channel catfish.Exceptions:Flowing Water (rivers, streams and canals): bag limit = 10 channel catfishBox Butte Reservoir: one 30-inches or longerCalamus Reservoir: one 30-inches or longer Fort Kearny SRA No. 2: catch and release onlyGallagher Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfishJeffrey Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish Johnson Lake: bag limit = 10 channel catfishLake Babcock: bag limit = 10 channel catfishLake Maloney: bag limit = 10 channel catfishLake North: bag limit = 10 channel catfishLewis and Clark Lake: bag limit = 10 channel catfishMerritt Reservoir: one 30-inches or longer Midway Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfishNorth Platte River west of Hwy. 26 bridge: bag limit = 10 channel catfishPhillips Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfishPlum Creek Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfishRepublican River upstream of Hwy. 89 bridge west of Orleans: bag limit = 10 channel catfish Sutherland Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfishTwo Rivers SRA Nos. 3 and 4: catch and release onlyWildwood Lake: catch and release onlyWindmill 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 - 170 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 144 reported catches
Hybrid striped bass - 101 reported catches
Walleye - 96 reported catches
White bass - 93 reported catches

📢 What are the latest Oxford fishing reports?

The latest Oxford, NE fishing reports are:

@neonsaenz reported a nice Walleye.
@jacobmason5567 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Elwood Reservoir.
@achurch3949 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Elwood Reservoir.
@peytonschepker reported a nice Channel catfish at North Park Lake.
@elyanderson reported a nice Largemouth bass at Elwood Reservoir.

📅 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: