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Missouri River at Gavins Point Dam
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Loup River at Ord
River · channel_catfish, flathead_catfish
Platte River at Kearney
River · channel_catfish, flathead_catfish
Platte River at Columbus
River · channel_catfish, flathead_catfish
Missouri River at Gavins Point Dam
River · walleye, sauger
Missouri River at Ponca State Park
River · flathead_catfish, blue_catfish
Niobrara River at Smith Falls
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We don't have curated regulation data for NE yet. Check Nebraska Game & Parks for current rules before fishing.
See full state regulationsThe Niobrara River near Smith Falls State Park offers excellent smallmouth bass fishing in a stunning canyon setting with spring-fed clear water. The river is popular for float fishing by canoe or kayak, with smallmouth bass hitting topwater lures and streamers throughout the summer. The scenic canyon walls and waterfalls make this one of Nebraska's most beautiful fishing destinations.
Swan Lake
~14 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NE.
Smith Lake
~25 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NE.
Pelican Lake at Valentine National Wildlife Refuge
~29 min drive
Moderate
Niobrara River at Valentine
~30 min drive
Moderate
Pine Canyon Reservoir
~33 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NE.
Cedar Lake
~33 min drive
A worthwhile stop near NE.
Swanson Swamp
~1h drive
A worthwhile stop near NE.
Merritt Reservoir
~1h 1m drive
Moderate
Samuel R. McKelvie National Forest
~1h 3m drive
A worthwhile stop near NE.
Lord Lakes
~1h 6m drive
A worthwhile stop near NE.