🐟 What fish can you catch in Verdel?

Most commonly caught species around Verdel , NE : Smallmouth bass - 166 reported catches Largemouth bass - 109 reported catches Channel catfish - 86 reported catches Walleye - 72 reported catches Northern pike - 65 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Verdel fishing reports?

The latest Verdel , NE fishing reports are: @DutchSattler reported a nice Flathead catfish . @DutchSattler reported a nice Flathead catfish at Choteau Creek . @zmart402 reported a nice Rainbow trout at East Branch Verdigre Creek . @zmart402 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Grove Lake . @zmart402 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Grove Lake . .

Fishing in Verdel, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Verdel, Nebraska?

Anglers in Verdel , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (SD) , Choteau Creek , Niobrara River .

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

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Top fish species in Verdel

Latest Verdel fishing reports

Flathead catfish

length · weight

Flathead catfish

Choteau Creek

length · weight

Rainbow trout

East Branch Verdigre Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Grove Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Grove Lake

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Grove Lake

length · weight

Rainbow trout

East Branch Verdigre Creek

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Grove Lake

length · weight

Smallmouth bass

Lewis and Clark Lake

14 in · 1 lb

Largemouth bass

Lewis and Clark Lake

13 in · 1 lb

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Fishing regulations in Verdel

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 Smallmouth bass as of April 19th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Smallmouth 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
Nebraska Public Power District Canal from Sutherland Reservoir outlet to confluence with South Platte River, including Lake Maloney: No minimum length limit; one 15-inches or longer
Big Elk Lake: 12-inch maximum length limit; bag limit = 2 smallmouth bass
Portal Lake: 12-inch maximum length limit; bag limit = 2 smallmouth bass

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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′41″N 98°11′35.9″W

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FAQ about Verdel fishing

Anglers in Verdel, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Missouri River (SD), Choteau Creek, and Niobrara River.

Most commonly caught species around Verdel, NE:

Smallmouth bass - 166 reported catches
Largemouth bass - 109 reported catches
Channel catfish - 86 reported catches
Walleye - 72 reported catches
Northern pike - 65 reported catches

The latest Verdel, NE fishing reports are:

@DutchSattler reported a nice Flathead catfish.
@DutchSattler reported a nice Flathead catfish at Choteau Creek.
@zmart402 reported a nice Rainbow trout at East Branch Verdigre Creek.
@zmart402 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Grove Lake.
@zmart402 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Grove Lake.

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