Top fish species at Willow Lake

Blue catfish
Blue catfish
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General info

Willow Lake is a lake located in Brown County, Nebraska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blue catfish.

Location

42°14′11.1″N 100°04′43.7″W
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Fishing regulations at Willow Lake, NE

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 Blue catfish as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Blue catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

1

Special gear

No length limit. Possession limit = 2 blue catfish.

Exceptions:

  • Fort Kearny SRA No. 2: catch and release only
  • Two Rivers SRA Nos. 3 and 4: catch and release only
  • Wildwood Lake: catch and release only
  • Windmill SRA No. 3: catch and release only
Very good

Ictalurus furcatus

Regulations for

42°14′11.1″N 100°04′43.7″W
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FAQ about Willow Lake fishing

Willow Lake is a lake located in Brown County, Nebraska, United States. Its coordinates are:
42°14′11.1″N 100°04′43.7″W
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