🐟 What fish can you catch in Plainview?

Most commonly caught species around Plainview , NE : Largemouth bass - 544 reported catches Channel catfish - 163 reported catches Bluegill - 86 reported catches Rainbow trout - 62 reported catches Black crappie - 45 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Plainview fishing reports?

The latest Plainview , NE fishing reports are: @zmart402 reported a nice Rainbow trout at East Branch Verdigre Creek . @zmart402 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Grove Lake . @zmart402 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Grove Lake . @zmart402 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Grove Lake . @zmart402 reported a nice Rainbow trout at East Branch Verdigre Creek . .

Fishing in Plainview, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Plainview, Nebraska?

Anglers in Plainview , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Willow Creek Lake , North Fork Elkhorn River , Willow Creek .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Plainview

Latest Plainview fishing reports

Rainbow trout

East Branch Verdigre Creek

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Largemouth bass

Grove Lake

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Largemouth bass

Grove Lake

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Largemouth bass

Grove Lake

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Rainbow trout

East Branch Verdigre Creek

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Largemouth bass

Grove Lake

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Largemouth bass

Grove Lake

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Rainbow trout

Grove Lake

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Rainbow trout

Grove Lake

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White sucker

Grove Lake

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Fishing regulations in Plainview

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°21′12.2″N 97°47′13.6″W

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FAQ about Plainview fishing

Anglers in Plainview, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Willow Creek Lake, North Fork Elkhorn River, and Willow Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Plainview, NE:

Largemouth bass - 544 reported catches
Channel catfish - 163 reported catches
Bluegill - 86 reported catches
Rainbow trout - 62 reported catches
Black crappie - 45 reported catches

The latest Plainview, NE fishing reports are:

@zmart402 reported a nice Rainbow trout at East Branch Verdigre Creek.
@zmart402 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Grove Lake.
@zmart402 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Grove Lake.
@zmart402 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Grove Lake.
@zmart402 reported a nice Rainbow trout at East Branch Verdigre Creek.

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