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Fishing in Papillion, NE

Nebraska, United States

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Top fish species in Papillion

Largemouth bass
Largemouth bass
Channel catfish
Channel catfish
Bluegill
Bluegill
Black crappie
Black crappie
Common carp
Common carp

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Largemouth bass

Standing Bear Lake

3 in · 3 oz

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Walleye

Standing Bear Lake

10 in · 1 lb

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Black crappie

Standing Bear Lake

10 in · 1 lb

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Black crappie

Standing Bear Lake

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Smallmouth bass

Trout Lake

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Largemouth bass

Schwer Recreation Area

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Largemouth bass

Two Rivers Lake #4

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Largemouth bass

Two Rivers Lake #4

19 in · 4 lb 3 oz

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Largemouth bass

Two Rivers Lake #4

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Largemouth bass

Two Rivers Lake #4

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About Papillion fishing

Check out the best fishing spots in and around Papillion, Nebraska. Anglers using Fishbrain have logged: 17,005 catches for Largemouth bass, 3,745 catches for Channel catfish, and 2,893 catches for Bluegill.

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Fishing regulations in Papillion

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 April 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

5

Memorable

1 > 21

Min size

15"

Measurement

Total Length

Special gear

Aggregate

5

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 

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

41°09′5.8″N 96°04′4.4″W
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FAQ about Papillion fishing

Anglers in Papillion, NE recommend these top fishing spots: Wehrspann Lake, Prairie Queen Lake, Flanagan Lake, Zorinsky Lake, and Walnut Creek Lake.
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