🐟 What fish can you catch in Palmer?

Most commonly caught species around Palmer , NE : Largemouth bass - 880 reported catches Channel catfish - 176 reported catches Bluegill - 128 reported catches Black crappie - 117 reported catches Walleye - 57 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Palmer fishing reports?

The latest Palmer , NE fishing reports are: @holdencriss reported a nice Channel catfish at Cedar River . @holdencriss reported a nice Channel catfish at Cedar River . @dylan-hartford reported a nice Tiger muskellunge at Mormon Island . @holdencriss reported a nice Bluegill at Cedar River . @Baseball_Änd_Fishing reported a nice Spotted bass at Mormon Island . .

Fishing in Palmer, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Palmer, Nebraska?

Anglers in Palmer , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Platte River , Cedar River , Middle Loup River , Loup River , North Loup State Recreation Area .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Palmer

Latest Palmer fishing reports

Channel catfish

Cedar River

18 in · 2 lb 5 oz

Channel catfish

Cedar River

16 in · 2 lb

Tiger muskellunge

Mormon Island

37 in · 9 lb 8 oz

Bluegill

Cedar River

length · weight

Spotted bass

Mormon Island

10 in · 4 oz

Largemouth bass

Mormon Island

length · weight

Hybrid striped bass

Davis Creek Reservoir

length · weight

Creek chub

Cedar River

11 in · 7 oz

Black crappie

Mormon Island

length · weight

Creek chub

Cedar River

8 in · 5 oz

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Fishing regulations in Palmer

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°13′20.6″N 98°15′35.6″W

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FAQ about Palmer fishing

Anglers in Palmer, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Platte River, Cedar River, Middle Loup River, Loup River, and North Loup State Recreation Area.

Most commonly caught species around Palmer, NE:

Largemouth bass - 880 reported catches
Channel catfish - 176 reported catches
Bluegill - 128 reported catches
Black crappie - 117 reported catches
Walleye - 57 reported catches

The latest Palmer, NE fishing reports are:

@holdencriss reported a nice Channel catfish at Cedar River.
@holdencriss reported a nice Channel catfish at Cedar River.
@dylan-hartford reported a nice Tiger muskellunge at Mormon Island.
@holdencriss reported a nice Bluegill at Cedar River.
@Baseball_Änd_Fishing reported a nice Spotted bass at Mormon Island.

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