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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Flathead catfish

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Black bullhead

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General info

Scotch Branch is a stream located in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Black bullhead, and Flathead catfish.

Location

40Β°22β€²12β€³N 95Β°52β€²27.1β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Scotch Branch, 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 July 30, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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FAQ about Scotch Branch fishing

the Scotch Branch is a stream located in Nemaha County, Nebraska, United States. Its coordinates are:
40Β°22β€²12β€³N 95Β°52β€²27.1β€³W
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