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Big Bear Creek

Nebraska, United States

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General info

Big Bear Creek is a stream located in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Freshwater drum, Channel catfish, and Common carp.

Location

42Β°15β€²10.1β€³N 96Β°21β€²41β€³W
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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 3, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the Big Bear Creek is a stream located in Thurston County, Nebraska, United States. Its coordinates are:
42Β°15β€²10.1β€³N 96Β°21β€²41β€³W
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