🐟 What fish can you catch in St. Helena?

Most commonly caught species around St. Helena , NE : Largemouth bass - 533 reported catches Channel catfish - 261 reported catches Smallmouth bass - 209 reported catches Freshwater drum - 194 reported catches Paddlefish - 125 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest St. Helena fishing reports?

The latest St. Helena , NE fishing reports are: @davidgrabow reported a nice Common carp at Lake Yankton . @davidgrabow reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Yankton . @jstrike43 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lewis and Clark Lake . @jstrike43 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lewis and Clark Lake . .

Fishing in St. Helena, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in St. Helena, Nebraska?

Anglers in St. Helena , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (SD) , Lake Yankton , Lewis and Clark Lake , James River , Mission Hill CFP .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in St. Helena?

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in St. Helena

Latest St. Helena fishing reports

Lake Yankton

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Common carp

Lake Yankton

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Channel catfish

Lake Yankton

22 in · 3 lb 5 oz

Smallmouth bass

Lewis and Clark Lake

14 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Lewis and Clark Lake

13 in · 1 lb

Walleye

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White crappie

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Walleye

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Largemouth bass

Westside CFP

21 in · 6 lb

Northern pike

Heritage Park Pond

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Fishing regulations in St. Helena

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

South Dakota / Nebraska Border Waters: Any person possessing a valid fishing license or permit issued by South Dakota or Nebraska, or who is legally exempted from license or permit requirements, may fish from a boat or the shore with any legal method in the flowing portions of the Missouri River, including backwaters, sloughs, and chutes that connect to the Missouri River proper within the boundary of South Dakota adjacent to Nebraska. These anglers may also fish with any legal method in the South Dakota portion of any oxbow lake that contains a common boundary with Nebraska. From Gavins Point Dam to 0.6 miles downstream, a nonresident Nebraska fishing permit is required for anyone who is not a resident of Nebraska or South Dakota when fishing from boat or either bank. Anglers fishing in the South Dakota- Nebraska border waters shall follow the laws and regulations of the state in which they are licensed or the state in which they are fishing, whichever are more restrictive.

Regulations for

42°48′38.2″N 97°14′56″W

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FAQ about St. Helena fishing

Anglers in St. Helena, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (SD), Lake Yankton, Lewis and Clark Lake, James River, and Mission Hill CFP.

Most commonly caught species around St. Helena, NE:

Largemouth bass - 533 reported catches
Channel catfish - 261 reported catches
Smallmouth bass - 209 reported catches
Freshwater drum - 194 reported catches
Paddlefish - 125 reported catches

The latest St. Helena, NE fishing reports are:

@davidgrabow reported a nice Common carp at Lake Yankton.
@davidgrabow reported a nice Channel catfish at Lake Yankton.
@jstrike43 reported a nice Smallmouth bass at Lewis and Clark Lake.
@jstrike43 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Lewis and Clark Lake.

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