Top fish species at North Branch Salt Creek

Flathead catfish
Flathead catfish
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General info

North Branch Salt Creek is a stream located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Flathead catfish.

Location

40°37′53.8″N 96°47′35.8″W
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Fishing regulations at North Branch Salt 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 Flathead catfish as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Flathead catfish

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 30

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

No length limit. Possession limit = 10 flathead catfish.

Exceptions:

  • Branched Oak Lake: catch and release only
Very good

Pylodictis olivaris

Regulations for

40°37′53.8″N 96°47′35.8″W
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17.8 miles away

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19.5 miles away

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21.4 miles away

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23.0 miles away

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23.8 miles away

Sterling

24.8 miles away

Beatrice

24.9 miles away

Seward

24.9 miles away

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27.5 miles away

Cordova

29.8 miles away

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FAQ about North Branch Salt Creek fishing

the North Branch Salt Creek is a stream located in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°37′53.8″N 96°47′35.8″W
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