🐟 What fish can you catch in Oxford?

Most commonly caught species around Oxford , NE : Channel catfish - 153 reported catches Largemouth bass - 130 reported catches Hybrid striped bass - 99 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: @kadenbyrns reported a nice Channel catfish at Elwood Reservoir . @harrisoncolbert reported a nice Rainbow trout at North Park Lake . @matt.wittrock reported a nice Rainbow trout at North Park Lake . @Boonefsh reported a nice Cutbow at North Park Lake . @tzhinye reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Philips Lake . .

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 is the best time to go fishing in Oxford?

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Top fish species in Oxford

Latest Oxford fishing reports

Channel catfish

Elwood Reservoir

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Rainbow trout

North Park Lake

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Rainbow trout

North Park Lake

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Cutbow

North Park Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Philips Lake

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White crappie

North Park Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Philips Lake

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Largemouth bass

Philips Lake

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Largemouth bass

North Park Lake

16 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

North Park Lake

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Fishing regulations in Oxford

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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 April 16th, 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

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

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Channel Catfish by BlueGabe

Ictalurus punctatus

Regulations for

40°15′10.8″N 99°37′56.3″W

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FAQ about Oxford fishing

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

Most commonly caught species around Oxford, NE:

Channel catfish - 153 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 130 reported catches
Hybrid striped bass - 99 reported catches
Walleye - 94 reported catches
White bass - 87 reported catches

The latest Oxford, NE fishing reports are:

@kadenbyrns reported a nice Channel catfish at Elwood Reservoir.
@harrisoncolbert reported a nice Rainbow trout at North Park Lake.
@matt.wittrock reported a nice Rainbow trout at North Park Lake.
@Boonefsh reported a nice Cutbow at North Park Lake.
@tzhinye reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Philips Lake.

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