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Platte River at Columbus
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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 Platte River near Columbus offers excellent channel catfish and flathead catfish fishing, along with walleye and sauger during seasonal runs. The wide, braided river channel creates diverse habitat including deep holes and sandbars that concentrate fish. Spring and early summer are prime times for walleye and sauger as they move upriver.
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