🐟 What fish can you catch in Sterling?

Most commonly caught species around Sterling , NE : Largemouth bass - 4,850 reported catches Channel catfish - 1,089 reported catches Bluegill - 1,052 reported catches Black crappie - 593 reported catches Walleye - 283 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Sterling fishing reports?

The latest Sterling , NE fishing reports are: @quinnhenderson reported a nice Largemouth bass at Holmes Lake . @quinnhenderson reported a nice White perch at Holmes Lake . @quinnhenderson reported a nice Sauger at Holmes Lake . @quinnhenderson reported a nice Bluegill at Holmes Lake . @quinnhenderson reported a nice Rainbow trout at Holmes Lake . .

Fishing in Sterling, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Sterling, Nebraska?

Anglers in Sterling , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Wagon Train Lake , Hedgefield Lake , Little Nemaha River , Hickman Branch , Hooker Creek .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Sterling

Latest Sterling fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Holmes Lake

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White perch

Holmes Lake

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Sauger

Holmes Lake

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Bluegill

Holmes Lake

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Rainbow trout

Holmes Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Holmes Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

Holmes Lake

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Rainbow trout

Holmes Lake

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Sauger

Holmes Lake

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Greengill hybrid

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Fishing regulations in Sterling

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°27′40.3″N 96°22′39.4″W

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FAQ about Sterling fishing

Anglers in Sterling, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Wagon Train Lake, Hedgefield Lake, Little Nemaha River, Hickman Branch, and Hooker Creek.

Most commonly caught species around Sterling, NE:

Largemouth bass - 4,850 reported catches
Channel catfish - 1,089 reported catches
Bluegill - 1,052 reported catches
Black crappie - 593 reported catches
Walleye - 283 reported catches

The latest Sterling, NE fishing reports are:

@quinnhenderson reported a nice Largemouth bass at Holmes Lake.
@quinnhenderson reported a nice White perch at Holmes Lake.
@quinnhenderson reported a nice Sauger at Holmes Lake.
@quinnhenderson reported a nice Bluegill at Holmes Lake.
@quinnhenderson reported a nice Rainbow trout at Holmes Lake.

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