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Birkel Reservoir

Nebraska, United States

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Birkel Reservoir fishing reports

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Green sunfish

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Bluegill

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Channel catfish

30 in Β· 10 lb 6 oz

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Channel catfish

30 in Β· 10 lb 6 oz

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Channel catfish

23 in Β· 6 lb

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Black bullhead

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Largemouth bass

2 in Β· 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

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Green sunfish

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Bluegill x longear sunfish

3 in Β· 6 oz

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General info

Birkel Reservoir is a lake located in Nebraska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Largemouth bass, and Green sunfish.

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Location

41Β°17β€²6.4β€³N 97Β°09β€²48.9β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Birkel Reservoir, 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 species as of April 9, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Birkel Reservoir is a lake located in Nebraska, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°17β€²6.4β€³N 97Β°09β€²48.9β€³W
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