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Goldeye

19 in Β· 2 lb

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Smallmouth bass

19 in Β· 5 lb

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Goldeye

10 in Β· 1 lb

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Smallmouth bass

10 in Β· 1 lb

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Hickory shad

20 in Β· 3 lb

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General info

Bow Creek is a stream located in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Smallmouth bass, Goldeye, and Silver carp.

Location

42Β°46β€²16β€³N 97Β°08β€²6β€³W
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Fishing regulations at Bow 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 species as of July 4, 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 Bow Creek fishing

the Bow Creek is a stream located in Cedar County, Nebraska, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°46β€²16β€³N 97Β°08β€²6β€³W
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Find the best fishing spots on the Bow 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 Navionics depth maps.
The most common species in the Bow Creek are:
  • Smallmouth bass - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Goldeye - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
  • Silver carp - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
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