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West Papillion Creek fishing reports

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Largemouth bass

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Channel catfish

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Largemouth bass

4 in · 2 oz

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Largemouth bass

5 in · 2 oz

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Common carp

22 in · 5 lb

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Channel catfish

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General info

West Papillion Creek is a stream located in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. It is also intersecting with Sarpy County, Nebraska. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Common carp, and Bluegill.

Location

41°15′10.6″N 96°10′14.8″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on West Papillion Creek?

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Fishing regulations at West Papillion 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 Largemouth bass as of May 4th, 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°15′10.6″N 96°10′14.8″W
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8.0 miles away

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14.4 miles away

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15.4 miles away

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15.4 miles away

Fort Calhoun

15.9 miles away

Council Bluffs

16.6 miles away

Arlington

16.9 miles away

Buccaneer Bay

17.6 miles away

Louisville

17.7 miles away

Crescent

17.9 miles away

Blair

20.0 miles away

Loveland

22.3 miles away

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22.4 miles away

Mineola

25.9 miles away

McClelland

26.0 miles away

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FAQ about West Papillion Creek fishing

the West Papillion Creek is a stream located in Douglas County, Nebraska, United States. It is also intersecting with Sarpy County, Nebraska. Its coordinates are:
41°15′10.6″N 96°10′14.8″W
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Find the best fishing spots on the West Papillion Creek by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
The most common species in the West Papillion Creek are:
  • Largemouth bass - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Common carp - 5 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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