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Elwood Reservoir

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Nebraska, United States

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Elwood Reservoir fishing reports

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Channel catfish

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Channel catfish

35 in · 19 lb 6 oz

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Smallmouth bass

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Smallmouth bass

19 in · 4 lb

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Hybrid striped bass

24 in · 8 lb

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General info

Elwood Reservoir is a lake located in Gosper County, Nebraska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Hybrid striped bass, Largemouth bass, and Walleye.

Location

40°37′32.8″N 99°51′47.9″W
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Fishing regulations at Elwood Reservoir, 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 Hybrid striped bass as of April 22nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Hybrid striped bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

15

Special gear

No minimum length limit. Possession limit = 30 wiper bass

Inland Waters: one wiper 16-inches or longer

Exceptions:

  • Elwood Reservoir - bag limit = 3 wiper
  • Willow Creek Reservoir - bag limit = 3 wiper
  • Branched Oak - catch and release only
  • Zorinsky Lake - catch and release only
Very good

Morone chrysops x M. saxatilis, Palmetto bass, White bass x Striped bass, Wiper

Regulations for

40°37′32.8″N 99°51′47.9″W
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Elwood Reservoir is a lake located in Gosper County, Nebraska, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°37′32.8″N 99°51′47.9″W
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