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West Branch Turkey Creek

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Nebraska, United States

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

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Common carp

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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Black crappie

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General info

West Branch Turkey Creek is a stream located in Pawnee County, Nebraska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Channel catfish, Bluegill, and Largemouth bass.

Location

40°04′54.8″N 96°14′30.9″W
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Fishing regulations at West Branch Turkey Creek, 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 Channel catfish as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Channel catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Special gear

No length limit. Possession limit = 20 channel catfish.

Exceptions:

  • Flowing Water (rivers, streams and canals): bag limit = 10 channel catfish
  • Box Butte Reservoir: one 30-inches or longer
  • Calamus Reservoir: one 30-inches or longer
  • Fort Kearny SRA No. 2: catch and release only
  • Gallagher Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
  • Jeffrey Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
  • Johnson Lake: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
  • Lake Babcock: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
  • Lake Maloney: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
  • Lake North: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
  • Lewis and Clark Lake: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
  • Merritt Reservoir: one 30-inches or longer
  • Midway Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
  • North Platte River west of Hwy. 26 bridge: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
  • Phillips Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
  • Plum Creek Canyon Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
  • Republican River upstream of Hwy. 89 bridge west of Orleans: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
  • Sutherland Reservoir: bag limit = 10 channel catfish
  • 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

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40°04′54.8″N 96°14′30.9″W
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the West Branch Turkey Creek is a stream located in Pawnee County, Nebraska, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°04′54.8″N 96°14′30.9″W
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