Fishing Ponds in Nebraska
Sandhills lakes for largemouth, Missouri River cats, and stocked trout. 6 venues listed across Yankton County, Lincoln County and Lancaster County, with strong stocks of catfish.
6 venues mapped · 1 with confirmed species · 1 with venue websites
Where can I go fishing in Nebraska?
You can fish at 6 mapped venues across Nebraska, concentrated around Yankton County and Lincoln County. Most are public waters where a state fishing license covers you.
Most venues below list a location and access details, many with species, and the map shows what is closest to you.
6 Nebraska venues plotted · click any pin for details
Narrow it down
All 6 fishing venues in Nebraska A–Z
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- Fish Cleaning Station · Yankton County
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- Hershey Lake · Lincoln County
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- Pine Lake Pond · Lincoln
- Prairie Queen Lake · Papillion
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Smith Creek Recreation Area
Seward County
Smith Creek Recreation Area off I-80 near Utica in Seward County, Nebraska offers catfish fishing alongside picnicking, camping, hiking, food and parking.
- Species
- White catfish
- Facilities
- Camping · Food · Parking
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- The Bubble · Yankton County
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Directory data as of July 2026.
Fishing in Nebraska: FAQ
Nebraska has 6 fishing venues in our directory, concentrated in Yankton County, Lincoln County and Lancaster County. The most commonly stocked species across the state are catfish. Browse the full list below or jump to a venue using the A–Z navigation.
Bass records aren't widely confirmed for Nebraska venues in our database. Many waters hold bass without listing it explicitly. Open the GilledIt app to see recent bass catches logged in this state.
Yes, anglers fishing in Nebraska need a valid state fishing license, even on private waters. Licenses are issued by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission (NGPC); some states require a separate freshwater/saltwater stamp or a trout permit. Resident, non-resident, and short-term licenses are usually available online from the state agency. Our Nebraska fishing license guide at /us/blog/nebraska-fishing-license-guide covers current prices, where to buy, and who is exempt.
See what's biting at Nebraska venues
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