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Regulations for Trout 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 Rainbow trout as of May 16th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Rainbow trout
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
5
Memorable
1 > 16
Measurement
Total Length
Special gear
No minimum length limit; one 16-inches or longer. Possession limit = 12 tiger trout.
Exceptions:
Two Rivers SRA Trout Lake: bag limit = 4 rainbow trout per tag; up to 3 tags per day
Soldier Creek Wilderness Area: bag limit = 2 rainbow trout
Wood Reserve Ponds: bag limit = 2 rainbow trout
Soldier Creek Middle Fork: bag limit = 2 rainbow trout
Soldier Creek South Fork: bag limit = 2 rainbow trout
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.
Trout are caught in lakes throughout Nebraska. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Holmes Lake, Flanagan Lake, and Lake McConaughy.
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Trout have recently been caught.