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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Bluegill

9 in · 1 lb

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Bluegill

8 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

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General info

Wood River West State WMA Camp & Picnic Area is a lake located in Hall County, Nebraska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Bluegill, and Black crappie.

Location

40°45′20.1″N 98°36′39.7″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Wood River West State WMA Camp & Picnic Area?

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Fishing regulations at Wood River West State WMA Camp & Picnic Area, 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 Largemouth bass as of April 2nd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 21

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

5

Possession limit = 10 black bass in aggregate (largemouth, smallmouth, spotted)

Exceptions:

  • Selected areas listed in Public Fishing Areas section and on private waters leased in Open Fields and Waters and PATH Fishing programs: bag limit = 1 black bass
  • Missouri River between Nebraska and Iowa/Missouri: minimum length = 12-inches
  • Missouri River between Nebraska and South Dakota: no minimum length limit 

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°45′20.1″N 98°36′39.7″W
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Cities nearby

Hastings

15.9 miles away

Grand Island

17.5 miles away

Kearney

25.0 miles away

Columbus

80.5 miles away

Lincoln

101.1 miles away

Beatrice

103.5 miles away

Norfolk

107.6 miles away

North Platte

115.2 miles away

Fremont

120.2 miles away

Hays

134.8 miles away

Papillion

135.5 miles away

La Vista

135.9 miles away

Omaha

137.9 miles away

Bellevue

142.3 miles away

Salina

144.2 miles away

Council Bluffs

147.7 miles away

Junction City

151.6 miles away

Manhattan

151.6 miles away

Yankton

160.2 miles away

South Sioux City

163.7 miles away

Great Bend

165.8 miles away

Sioux City

166.1 miles away

McPherson

172.3 miles away

Hutchinson

189.5 miles away

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FAQ about Wood River West State WMA Camp & Picnic Area fishing

Wood River West State WMA Camp & Picnic Area is a lake located in Hall County, Nebraska, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°45′20.1″N 98°36′39.7″W
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