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Largemouth bass

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Largemouth bass

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Rainbow trout

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Largemouth bass

10 in · 1 lb

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Largemouth bass

10 in · 6 oz

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General info

Windmill State Park is a lake located in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. It is most popular for fishing Largemouth bass, Rainbow trout, and Channel catfish.

Location

40°42′16.2″N 98°50′34.3″W
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When are Largemouth Bass biting on Windmill State Park?

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Fishing regulations at Windmill State Park, 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 May 3rd, 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°42′16.2″N 98°50′34.3″W
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FAQ about Windmill State Park fishing

Windmill State Park is a lake located in Buffalo County, Nebraska, United States. Its coordinates are:
40°42′16.2″N 98°50′34.3″W
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