🐟 What fish can you catch in Steele City?

Most commonly caught species around Steele City , NE : Largemouth bass - 291 reported catches Channel catfish - 145 reported catches Flathead catfish - 44 reported catches Black crappie - 31 reported catches Bluegill - 25 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Steele City fishing reports?

The latest Steele City , NE fishing reports are: @tyler.shupe reported a nice Bluegill at Big Indian Creek Reservoir 11-A . @dave.miller.25 reported a nice White crappie at Big Blue River . @graiden-ritner reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rockford Lake . @graiden-ritner reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rockford Lake . .

Fishing in Steele City, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Steele City, Nebraska?

Anglers in Steele City , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Little Blue River , Washington County State Lake .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Steele City

Latest Steele City fishing reports

Bluegill

Big Indian Creek Reservoir 11-A

length · weight

Big Indian Creek Reservoir 11-A

length · weight

White crappie

Big Blue River

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Rockford Lake

16 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Rockford Lake

13 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Rockford Lake

12 in · 1 lb

Freshwater drum

Big Blue River

length · weight

White bass

Big Blue River

length · weight

White bass

Big Blue River

length · weight

White bass

Big Blue River

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Steele City

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.

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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°02′12.1″N 97°01′23.5″W

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FAQ about Steele City fishing

Anglers in Steele City, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Little Blue River and Washington County State Lake.

Most commonly caught species around Steele City, NE:

Largemouth bass - 291 reported catches
Channel catfish - 145 reported catches
Flathead catfish - 44 reported catches
Black crappie - 31 reported catches
Bluegill - 25 reported catches

The latest Steele City, NE fishing reports are:

@tyler.shupe reported a nice Bluegill at Big Indian Creek Reservoir 11-A.
@dave.miller.25 reported a nice White crappie at Big Blue River.
@graiden-ritner reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rockford Lake.
@graiden-ritner reported a nice Largemouth bass at Rockford Lake.

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