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Fishing in Scottsbluff, NE

Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Scottsbluff

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Walleye
Walleye
Rainbow trout
Rainbow trout
Common carp
Common carp

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Rainbow trout

Riverside Park

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Channel catfish

Lake Minatare

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Rainbow trout

Terry's Lake (Carpenter Park)

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European perch

Terry's Lake (Carpenter Park)

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Rainbow trout

Terry's Lake (Carpenter Park)

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Rainbow trout

Terry's Lake (Carpenter Park)

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Rainbow trout

Terry's Lake (Carpenter Park)

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Rainbow trout

Terry's Lake (Carpenter Park)

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Rainbow trout

Morrill Sandpits Lake

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Walleye

Hawk Springs Reservoir

20 in · 3 lb

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About Scottsbluff fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 630 catches for Largemouth bass, 152 catches for Channel catfish, and 130 catches for Walleye.

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Fishing regulations in Scottsbluff

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 2nd, 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

41°52′6.2″N 103°39′41.8″W
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FAQ about Scottsbluff fishing

Anglers in Scottsbluff, NE recommend these top fishing spots: North Platte River, Lake Minatare, Riverside Park, Winters Creek Lake, and Ninemile Creek.
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