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Fishing in Stratton, NE

Nebraska, United States

Best fishing spots in Stratton, NE

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Top fish species in Stratton

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Blue catfish
Blue catfish
Black crappie
Black crappie
Walleye
Walleye

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White bass

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White bass

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Smallmouth bass

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3 in · 2 oz

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Channel catfish

Swanson Lake

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Channel catfish

Swanson Lake

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White bass

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Freshwater drum

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Blue catfish

27 in · 7 lb

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Yellow perch

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Largemouth bass

Swanson Lake

22 in · 3 lb

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About Stratton fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Stratton, Nebraska. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 202 catches for Largemouth bass, 55 catches for Channel catfish, and 25 catches for Blue catfish.

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Fishing regulations in Stratton

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

40°09′1.1″N 101°13′40.8″W
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FAQ about Stratton fishing

Anglers in Stratton, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Republican River, Swanson Lake, and Frenchman Creek.
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