🐟 What fish can you catch in Grand Island?

Most commonly caught species around Grand Island , NE : Largemouth bass - 1,180 reported catches Channel catfish - 309 reported catches Bluegill - 178 reported catches Black crappie - 136 reported catches White crappie - 72 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest Grand Island fishing reports?

The latest Grand Island , NE fishing reports are: @BL_ANE reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ravenna Lake . @dylan-hartford reported a nice Tiger muskellunge at Mormon Island . @Baseball_Änd_Fishing reported a nice Spotted bass at Mormon Island . @connorpeters2028 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mormon Island . @BL_ANE reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ravenna Lake . .

Fishing in Grand Island, NE

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in Grand Island, Nebraska?

Anglers in Grand Island , NE recommend these top fishing spots: Mormon Island , Platte River , L E Ray Lake , Pier Lake , South Channel Platte River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in Grand Island?

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Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Grand Island

Latest Grand Island fishing reports

Largemouth bass

Ravenna Lake

7 in · 2 oz

Tiger muskellunge

Mormon Island

37 in · 9 lb 8 oz

Spotted bass

Mormon Island

10 in · 4 oz

Largemouth bass

Mormon Island

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Ravenna Lake

7 in · 2 oz

Black crappie

Mormon Island

length · weight

Largemouth bass

Ravenna Lake

18 in · 3 lb

Largemouth bass

Ravenna Lake

18 in · 2 lb

Largemouth bass

Ravenna Lake

16 in · 1 lb

Smallmouth bass

War Axe State Recreation Area

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in Grand Island

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 March 31st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Memorable

1 > 21

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

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

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

40°55′17″N 98°21′30.2″W

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FAQ about Grand Island fishing

Anglers in Grand Island, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Mormon Island, Platte River, L E Ray Lake, Pier Lake, and South Channel Platte River.

Most commonly caught species around Grand Island, NE:

Largemouth bass - 1,180 reported catches
Channel catfish - 309 reported catches
Bluegill - 178 reported catches
Black crappie - 136 reported catches
White crappie - 72 reported catches

The latest Grand Island, NE fishing reports are:

@BL_ANE reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ravenna Lake.
@dylan-hartford reported a nice Tiger muskellunge at Mormon Island.
@Baseball_Änd_Fishing reported a nice Spotted bass at Mormon Island.
@connorpeters2028 reported a nice Largemouth bass at Mormon Island.
@BL_ANE reported a nice Largemouth bass at Ravenna Lake.

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