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North Platte River

Nebraska, United States

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Flathead catfish

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Pink salmon

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Rainbow trout

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White sucker

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Rainbow trout

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General info

North Platte River is a stream located in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Rainbow trout, White sucker, and Blue catfish.

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41Β°06β€²47.9β€³N 100Β°40β€²37.2β€³W
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Fishing regulations at North Platte River, 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 May 12, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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230.2 miles away

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the North Platte River is a stream located in Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States. Its coordinates are:
41Β°06β€²47.9β€³N 100Β°40β€²37.2β€³W
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