🐟 What fish can you catch in Pender?

Most commonly caught species around Pender , NE : Largemouth bass - 1,049 reported catches Channel catfish - 291 reported catches Bluegill - 124 reported catches Black crappie - 106 reported catches Freshwater drum - 89 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Pender fishing reports?

The latest Pender , NE fishing reports are: @dj.lapointe reported a nice Common carp at Kelly Pond . @dj.lapointe reported a nice Common carp at Kelly Pond . @dj.lapointe reported a nice Common carp at Kelly Pond . @dj.lapointe reported a nice Common carp at Kelly Pond . @connorvickrey reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gateway Lake . .

Fishing in Pender, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Pender, Nebraska?

Anglers in Pender , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Elkhorn River , Kelly Pond , Woerdeman Lake , Logan Creek Dredge .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Pender

Latest Pender fishing reports

Common carp

Kelly Pond

6 in · 1 lb

Common carp

Kelly Pond

18 in · 4 lb

Common carp

Kelly Pond

19 in · 3 lb 3 oz

Common carp

Kelly Pond

7 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Gateway Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Gateway Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Gateway Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Crystal Cove

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Shovelnose sturgeon

Elkhorn River

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Crystal Cove

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Fishing regulations in Pender

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

42°06′38.9″N 96°42′40.7″W

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FAQ about Pender fishing

Anglers in Pender, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Elkhorn River, Kelly Pond, Woerdeman Lake, and Logan Creek Dredge.

Most commonly caught species around Pender, NE:

Largemouth bass - 1,049 reported catches
Channel catfish - 291 reported catches
Bluegill - 124 reported catches
Black crappie - 106 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 89 reported catches

The latest Pender, NE fishing reports are:

@dj.lapointe reported a nice Common carp at Kelly Pond.
@dj.lapointe reported a nice Common carp at Kelly Pond.
@dj.lapointe reported a nice Common carp at Kelly Pond.
@dj.lapointe reported a nice Common carp at Kelly Pond.
@connorvickrey reported a nice Largemouth bass at Gateway Lake.

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