🐟 What fish can you catch in Phillips?

Most commonly caught species around Phillips , NE : Largemouth bass - 1,116 reported catches Channel catfish - 327 reported catches Bluegill - 205 reported catches Black crappie - 139 reported catches White crappie - 63 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Phillips fishing reports?

The latest Phillips , NE fishing reports are: @INSTALEBO reported a nice Yellow perch at Cheyenne State Wildlife Management Area (Cheyenne State and Recreation Area) . @WaylonTessman reported a nice Bluegill at Henderson Pond . @WaylonTessman reported a nice Black bullhead at Henderson Pond . @WaylonTessman reported a nice Black bullhead at Henderson Pond . @WaylonTessman reported a nice Bluegill at Henderson Pond . .

Fishing in Phillips, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Phillips, Nebraska?

Anglers in Phillips , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Big Blue River , Mormon Island , Platte River , L E Ray Lake , South Channel Platte River .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Phillips

Latest Phillips fishing reports

Yellow perch

Cheyenne State Wildlife Management Area (Cheyenne State and Recreation Area)

11 in · 1 lb

Bluegill

Henderson Pond

length · weight

Black bullhead

Henderson Pond

length · weight

Black bullhead

Henderson Pond

length · weight

Bluegill

Henderson Pond

length · weight

Channel catfish

Henderson Pond

19 in · 3 lb

Bluegill

Henderson Pond

length · weight

Tiger muskellunge

Mormon Island

37 in · 9 lb 8 oz

Spotted bass

Mormon Island

10 in · 4 oz

Largemouth bass

Mormon Island

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Phillips

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

40°53′51.7″N 98°12′51.1″W

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FAQ about Phillips fishing

Anglers in Phillips, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Big Blue River, Mormon Island, Platte River, L E Ray Lake, and South Channel Platte River.

Most commonly caught species around Phillips, NE:

Largemouth bass - 1,116 reported catches
Channel catfish - 327 reported catches
Bluegill - 205 reported catches
Black crappie - 139 reported catches
White crappie - 63 reported catches

The latest Phillips, NE fishing reports are:

@INSTALEBO reported a nice Yellow perch at Cheyenne State Wildlife Management Area (Cheyenne State and Recreation Area).
@WaylonTessman reported a nice Bluegill at Henderson Pond.
@WaylonTessman reported a nice Black bullhead at Henderson Pond.
@WaylonTessman reported a nice Black bullhead at Henderson Pond.
@WaylonTessman reported a nice Bluegill at Henderson Pond.

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