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Northern pike

45 in · 17 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Southwest Branch Big Papillion Creek is a stream located in Washington County, Nebraska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Northern pike and Largemouth bass.

Location

41°27′14.9″N 96°17′44″W
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When are Northern Pike biting on Southwest Branch Big Papillion Creek?

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Fishing regulations at Southwest Branch Big 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 Northern pike as of May 4th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3

Memorable

1 > 34

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

No minimum length limit; anglers may harvest one 34-inches or larger. Possession limit = 10 northern pike.

Exceptions:

  • Alda DOT: minimum length = 34-inches; bag limit = 1 northern pike.
  • Grove Lake: minimum length = 34-inches
  • Cottonmill Lake: minimum length = 34-inches
  • Red Willow Reservoir: minimum length = 34-inches
  • Sherman Reservoir: minimum length = 34-inches
  • Box Butte Reservoir: only 3 can be over 22-inches and only 1 can be over 34-inches
  • Lake Minatare: bag limit = 10 northern pike
  • Lake Wanahoo: catch and release only
  • Flanagan Lake: catch and release only

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Regulations for

41°27′14.9″N 96°17′44″W
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Morse Bluff

24.4 miles away

North Bend

25.4 miles away

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FAQ about Southwest Branch Big Papillion Creek fishing

the Southwest Branch Big Papillion Creek is a stream located in Washington County, Nebraska, United States. Its coordinates are:
41°27′14.9″N 96°17′44″W
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