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Fishing in Ragan, NE

Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Ragan

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
White bass
White bass

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Rainbow trout

North Park Lake

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Rainbow trout

North Park Lake

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Cutbow

North Park Lake

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White crappie

North Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Sandy Channel State Recreation Area

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Largemouth bass

Yanney Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Yanney Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

North Park Lake

16 in · 2 lb

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Largemouth bass

North Park Lake

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Largemouth bass

Kea Lake

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About Ragan fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Ragan, Nebraska. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 1,349 catches for Largemouth bass, 330 catches for Channel catfish, and 163 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Ragan

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 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 21

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

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Aggregate

5

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 

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°18′38.9″N 99°17′22.6″W
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FAQ about Ragan fishing

Anglers in Ragan, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Republican River, North Park Lake, Mosaic Recreation Area, and Turkey Creek.
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