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Fishing in Waterloo, NE

Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Waterloo

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Black crappie
Black crappie
Common carp
Common carp

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Black bullhead

Zorinsky Lake

8 in · 5 oz

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Bluegill

Base Lake

13 in · 2 lb

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Black bullhead

Zorinsky Lake

6 in · 5 oz

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Largemouth bass

Wehrspann Lake

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Black crappie

Wehrspann Lake

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Black crappie

Wehrspann Lake

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Largemouth bass

Prairie Queen Lake

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

Prairie Queen Lake

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Largemouth bass

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About Waterloo fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Waterloo, Nebraska. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 16,355 catches for Largemouth bass, 3,883 catches for Channel catfish, and 2,969 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Waterloo

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

41°17′8.2″N 96°17′6″W
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FAQ about Waterloo fishing

Anglers in Waterloo, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Wehrspann Lake, Prairie Queen Lake, Flanagan Lake, Zorinsky Lake, and Walnut Creek Lake.
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