🐟 What fish can you catch in Swanton?

Most commonly caught species around Swanton , NE : Largemouth bass - 1,531 reported catches Channel catfish - 578 reported catches Bluegill - 412 reported catches Black crappie - 268 reported catches Green sunfish - 212 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Swanton fishing reports?

The latest Swanton , NE fishing reports are: @hampton-sean reported a nice Channel catfish at Conestoga Lake . @tbooth9407 reported a nice Common carp at Haines Branch . @tyler.shupe reported a nice Bluegill at Big Indian Creek Reservoir 11-A . @hampton-sean reported a nice Channel catfish at Conestoga Lake . .

Fishing in Swanton, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Swanton, Nebraska?

Anglers in Swanton , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Big Blue River , Willard L Meyer Recreation Area (Swan Creek Lake 5A) , Little Blue River , Cub Creek Reservoir 12-A .

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

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Swanton

Latest Swanton fishing reports

Channel catfish

Conestoga Lake

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Common carp

Haines Branch

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Bluegill

Big Indian Creek Reservoir 11-A

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Big Indian Creek Reservoir 11-A

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Channel catfish

Conestoga Lake

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Channel catfish

Conestoga Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

Conestoga Lake

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White crappie

Big Blue River

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Channel catfish

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Fishing regulations in Swanton

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°22′46.2″N 97°04′47.6″W

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FAQ about Swanton fishing

Anglers in Swanton, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Big Blue River, Willard L Meyer Recreation Area (Swan Creek Lake 5A), Little Blue River, and Cub Creek Reservoir 12-A.

Most commonly caught species around Swanton, NE:

Largemouth bass - 1,531 reported catches
Channel catfish - 578 reported catches
Bluegill - 412 reported catches
Black crappie - 268 reported catches
Green sunfish - 212 reported catches

The latest Swanton, NE fishing reports are:

@hampton-sean reported a nice Channel catfish at Conestoga Lake.
@tbooth9407 reported a nice Common carp at Haines Branch.
@tyler.shupe reported a nice Bluegill at Big Indian Creek Reservoir 11-A.
@hampton-sean reported a nice Channel catfish at Conestoga Lake.

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