🐟 What fish can you catch in Pilger?

Most commonly caught species around Pilger , NE : Largemouth bass - 931 reported catches Channel catfish - 248 reported catches Bluegill - 136 reported catches Black crappie - 81 reported catches Walleye - 52 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Pilger fishing reports?

The latest Pilger , NE fishing reports are: @rmazariegos9724 reported a nice Black crappie at West Fork Maple Creek . @Jack_Zal reported a nice Shovelnose sturgeon at Elkhorn River . @krishowes reported a nice White bass at West Fork Maple Creek . @Blomes_fishing reported a nice Channel catfish at Elkhorn River . @Blomes_fishing reported a nice Channel catfish at Elkhorn River . .

Fishing in Pilger, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Pilger, Nebraska?

Anglers in Pilger , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Maskenthine Reservoir , Elkhorn River , Pebble Creek , Red Fox Lake , Union Creek .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Pilger

Latest Pilger fishing reports

Black crappie

West Fork Maple Creek

12 in · 1 lb

Shovelnose sturgeon

Elkhorn River

length · weight

White bass

West Fork Maple Creek

length · weight

Channel catfish

Elkhorn River

8 in · 2 oz

Channel catfish

Elkhorn River

6 in · 2 oz

Shovelnose sturgeon

Elkhorn River

length · weight

Black crappie

Willow Creek Lake

length · weight

Walleye

Willow Creek Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Maskenthine Reservoir

length · weight

Channel catfish

Willow Creek Lake

18 in · 3 lb

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Fishing regulations in Pilger

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°00′28.1″N 97°03′16.6″W

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FAQ about Pilger fishing

Anglers in Pilger, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Maskenthine Reservoir, Elkhorn River, Pebble Creek, Red Fox Lake, and Union Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Pilger, NE:

Largemouth bass - 931 reported catches
Channel catfish - 248 reported catches
Bluegill - 136 reported catches
Black crappie - 81 reported catches
Walleye - 52 reported catches

The latest Pilger, NE fishing reports are:

@rmazariegos9724 reported a nice Black crappie at West Fork Maple Creek.
@Jack_Zal reported a nice Shovelnose sturgeon at Elkhorn River.
@krishowes reported a nice White bass at West Fork Maple Creek.
@Blomes_fishing reported a nice Channel catfish at Elkhorn River.
@Blomes_fishing reported a nice Channel catfish at Elkhorn River.

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