🐟 What fish can you catch in Salem?

Most commonly caught species around Salem , NE : Largemouth bass - 716 reported catches Channel catfish - 276 reported catches Black crappie - 86 reported catches Bluegill - 83 reported catches White crappie - 71 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Salem fishing reports?

The latest Salem , NE fishing reports are: @valkyria.emily reported a nice Green sunfish at Lake Hiawatha . @valkyria.emily reported a nice Green sunfish at Lake Hiawatha . @MidwestBassAngler reported a nice Largemouth bass at Duck Creek . @MidwestBassAngler reported a nice Largemouth bass at Duck Creek . @valkyria.emily reported a nice Green sunfish at Lake Hiawatha . .

Fishing in Salem, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Salem, Nebraska?

Anglers in Salem , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (MO) , Pony Creek Lake , Delaware River , Verdon Lake , Big Nemaha River .

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

Download the Fishbrain app and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Salem , NE . We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro , you will get the following capabilities: Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions. Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches. Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates. .

Q: What's the biggest Largemouth bass caught in Salem?

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Salem , NE was a 6 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ckirkendall9089 at Stanton Lake on April 23, 2020 .

Q: What's the biggest Channel catfish caught in Salem?

The biggest Channel catfish (by length) reported in Salem , NE was a 40 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @wyoung1095 at Davis Creek Ditch on September 18, 2017 .

Q: What's the biggest Black crappie caught in Salem?

The biggest Black crappie (by length) reported in Salem , NE was a 3.1 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @zacharyklute at Charity Lake on May 10, 2020 .

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Top fish species in Salem

Latest Salem fishing reports

Green sunfish

Lake Hiawatha

length · weight

Green sunfish

Lake Hiawatha

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Duck Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Duck Creek

length · weight

Green sunfish

Lake Hiawatha

length · weight

Green sunfish

Lake Hiawatha

length · weight

Green sunfish

Lake Hiawatha

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Duck Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Duck Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Duck Creek

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Salem

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 May 7th, 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°04′36.8″N 95°43′43″W

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FAQ about Salem fishing

Anglers in Salem, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (MO), Pony Creek Lake, Delaware River, Verdon Lake, and Big Nemaha River.

Most commonly caught species around Salem, NE:

Largemouth bass - 716 reported catches
Channel catfish - 276 reported catches
Black crappie - 86 reported catches
Bluegill - 83 reported catches
White crappie - 71 reported catches

The latest Salem, NE fishing reports are:

@valkyria.emily reported a nice Green sunfish at Lake Hiawatha.
@valkyria.emily reported a nice Green sunfish at Lake Hiawatha.
@MidwestBassAngler reported a nice Largemouth bass at Duck Creek.
@MidwestBassAngler reported a nice Largemouth bass at Duck Creek.
@valkyria.emily reported a nice Green sunfish at Lake Hiawatha.

Download the and see today's Fishing and Weather Forecast for Salem, NE. We give you weather trends and help you find the perfect window to catch your next personal best. With Fishbrain Pro, you will get the following capabilities:

Plan smarter: Get hour-by-hour fishing weather conditions.
Fish at peak times: Use BiteTime™ predictions to maximize catches.
Stay ahead of the weather: Get hyper-local, real-time updates.

The biggest Largemouth bass (by length) reported in Salem, NE was a 6 ft / 2 lbs caught by Fishbrain user @ckirkendall9089 at Stanton Lake on April 23, 2020.