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Crappie fishing in Nebraska

Nebraska provides strong freshwater fishing opportunities for crappie. Lakes, rivers, and reservoirs across the state offer reliable action for anglers.

Types of Crappie in Nebraska

Best baits and lures for Crappie in Nebraska

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Latest Crappie fishing reports in Nebraska

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Black crappie

Conestoga Lake

9 in · 6 oz

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Black crappie

Conestoga Lake

9 in · 5 oz

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Black crappie

Conestoga Lake

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Black crappie

Crystal Lake

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Black crappie

Flanagan Lake

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Black crappie

Stagecoach Lake

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Black crappie

Wehrspann Lake

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Black crappie

Yanney Park Lake

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Black crappie

West Bay Woods Park (West Bay Woods Lake)

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Black crappie

Wehrspann Lake

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Regulations for Crappie in Nebraska

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 Black crappie as of May 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Black crappie

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

15

Special gear

Aggregate

15

No minimum length limit. Possession limit = 30 panfish (sunfish and their hybrids)

Exceptions:

  • Flanagan Lake - crappie: 10-inch minimum length limit; bag limit = 15
  • Branched Oak Lake - crappie: 10-inch minimum length limit; bag limit = 15
  • Czechland Lake - crappie: 10-inch minimum length limit; bag limit = 15
  • Sherman Reservoir - crappie: 10-inch minimum length limit; bag limit = 15

Calico bass, Pomoxis nigromaculatus, Speckled Perch

Regulations for

41°30′2.5″N 99°40′50.8″W
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FAQ

Anglers in Nebraska commonly catch several Crappie species, including Black crappie and White crappie, according to reports from Fishbrain members.

These species can be found in many lakes throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Crappie are caught in lakes throughout Nebraska. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Holmes Lake, Wehrspann Lake, and Prairie Queen Lake.

The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Crappie have recently been caught.