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Fishing regulations at Midlands Lake, NE
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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 Largemouth bass as of April 18th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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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
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FAQ about Midlands Lake fishing
- Largemouth bass - 57 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black crappie - 2 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 3 members reported to have caught this fish
- @tzhinye reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @aidengehring reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @aidengehring reported a nice Smallmouth bass.
- @aidengehring reported a nice Largemouth bass.
- @aidengehring reported a nice Largemouth bass.
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