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Fishing in Scotia, NE

Nebraska, United States

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Want trophy-size catches? These Scotia spots deliver

Top fish species in Scotia

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Walleye
Walleye
White crappie
White crappie
White bass
White bass

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Channel catfish

Cedar River

18 in · 2 lb 5 oz

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Channel catfish

Cedar River

16 in · 2 lb

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Bluegill

Cedar River

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Hybrid striped bass

Davis Creek Reservoir

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Creek chub

Cedar River

11 in · 7 oz

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Creek chub

Cedar River

8 in · 5 oz

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Channel catfish

Cedar River

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White bass

Davis Creek Reservoir

16 in · 3 lb

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Channel catfish

19 in · 2 lb

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Walleye

Sherman Reservoir

27 in · 9 lb

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About Scotia fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Scotia, Nebraska. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 202 catches for Largemouth bass, 121 catches for Channel catfish, and 111 catches for Walleye.

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Fishing regulations in Scotia

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

Special gear

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

41°28′4.1″N 98°42′8.6″W
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Other cities near Scotia

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10.5 miles away

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14.3 miles away

Ashton

15.9 miles away

Farwell

17.8 miles away

Loup City

19.1 miles away

Elyria

21.5 miles away

Ericson

21.6 miles away

Arcadia

22.1 miles away

Rockville

25.0 miles away

Dannebrog

25.5 miles away

Palmer

28.5 miles away

Burwell

31.0 miles away

Litchfield

31.8 miles away

St. Libory

32.1 miles away

Cairo

32.4 miles away

Westerville

35.5 miles away

Poole

35.9 miles away

Sargent

36.4 miles away

Fullerton

38.5 miles away

Chapman

41.7 miles away

Grand Island

41.8 miles away

Alda

43.3 miles away

Central City

43.9 miles away

Wood River

45.1 miles away