🐟 What fish can you catch in Papillion?

Most commonly caught species around Papillion , NE : Largemouth bass - 17,091 reported catches Channel catfish - 3,757 reported catches Bluegill - 2,912 reported catches Black crappie - 1,914 reported catches Common carp - 1,299 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Papillion fishing reports?

The latest Papillion , NE fishing reports are: @zachjames1012 reported a nice Channel catfish at Wehrspann Lake . @zachjames1012 reported a nice Channel catfish at Wehrspann Lake . @zachjames1012 reported a nice Channel catfish at Wehrspann Lake . @themeatworm reported a nice Black crappie at Walnut Creek Lake . @themeatworm reported a nice Black crappie at Walnut Creek Lake . .

Fishing in Papillion, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Papillion, Nebraska?

Anglers in Papillion , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Wehrspann Lake , Prairie Queen Lake , Flanagan Lake , Zorinsky Lake , Walnut Creek Lake .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Papillion

Latest Papillion fishing reports

Channel catfish

Wehrspann Lake

15 in · 1 lb 3 oz

Channel catfish

Wehrspann Lake

12 in · 2 lb

Channel catfish

Wehrspann Lake

13 in · 1 lb 5 oz

Black crappie

Walnut Creek Lake

length · weight

Black crappie

Walnut Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Shadow Lake

length · weight

Saugeye

9 in · 3 oz

Bluegill

Shadow Lake

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Papillion

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 21st, 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°09′5.8″N 96°04′4.4″W

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FAQ about Papillion fishing

Anglers in Papillion, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Wehrspann Lake, Prairie Queen Lake, Flanagan Lake, Zorinsky Lake, and Walnut Creek Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Papillion, NE:

Largemouth bass - 17,091 reported catches
Channel catfish - 3,757 reported catches
Bluegill - 2,912 reported catches
Black crappie - 1,914 reported catches
Common carp - 1,299 reported catches

The latest Papillion, NE fishing reports are:

@zachjames1012 reported a nice Channel catfish at Wehrspann Lake.
@zachjames1012 reported a nice Channel catfish at Wehrspann Lake.
@zachjames1012 reported a nice Channel catfish at Wehrspann Lake.
@themeatworm reported a nice Black crappie at Walnut Creek Lake.
@themeatworm reported a nice Black crappie at Walnut Creek Lake.

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