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Pike fishing in Nebraska

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

Best baits and lures for Pike in Nebraska

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Tiger muskellunge

Mormon Island

37 in · 9 lb 8 oz

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Northern pike

Grove Lake

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Northern pike

Grove Lake

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Northern pike

Grove Lake

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Muskellunge

Glenn Cunningham Lake

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Northern pike

Flanagan Lake

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Muskellunge

Conestoga Lake

19 in · 2 lb

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Muskellunge

Glenn Cunningham Lake

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Regulations for Pike 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 Northern pike as of April 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Northern pike

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

3

Memorable

1 > 34

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

No minimum length limit; anglers may harvest one 34-inches or larger. Possession limit = 10 northern pike.

Exceptions:

  • Alda DOT: minimum length = 34-inches; bag limit = 1 northern pike.
  • Grove Lake: minimum length = 34-inches
  • Cottonmill Lake: minimum length = 34-inches
  • Red Willow Reservoir: minimum length = 34-inches
  • Sherman Reservoir: minimum length = 34-inches
  • Box Butte Reservoir: only 3 can be over 22-inches and only 1 can be over 34-inches
  • Lake Minatare: bag limit = 10 northern pike
  • Lake Wanahoo: catch and release only
  • Flanagan Lake: catch and release only

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