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Brown Lake

Fishing spots, fishing reports, and regulations in

Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species at Brown Lake

Bluegill
Bluegill
Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
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Largemouth bass

18 in · 3 lb 2 oz

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General info

Brown Lake is a lake located in McPherson County, Nebraska, United States. It is also intersecting with Arthur County, Nebraska. It is most popular for fishing Bluegill and Largemouth bass.

Location

41°41′13.6″N 101°24′12.5″W
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Fishing regulations at Brown 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.

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FAQ about Brown Lake fishing

📍 Where is Brown Lake located?
Brown Lake is a lake located in McPherson County, Nebraska, United States. It is also intersecting with Arthur County, Nebraska. Its coordinates are:
41°41′13.6″N 101°24′12.5″W
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🎣 Where on Brown Lake is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on Brown Lake 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.
🐟 What species are in Brown Lake?
The most common species in Brown Lake are:
  • Bluegill - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Largemouth bass - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
📢 What are the latest Brown Lake fishing reports?
The latest Brown Lake fishing reports are:
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at Brown Lake?

Fishing in Nebraska requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Resident and non-resident annual and short-term licenses are available online or at authorized vendors.

In Nebraska, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 64 and older qualify for a discounted license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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