Nebraska fishing seasons

7 species profiles in our database list Nebraska waters among their fisheries — including Sauger, Common Carp, Channel Catfish, American Paddlefish. Below: what's in season month by month, where to fish, and the licence source you need. Seasons shift year to year; the official agency has the final word.

Best months to fish in Nebraska

Months when the largest share of Nebraska's profiled species are in season, from our database. Full calendar: What's Biting.

Nebraska fishing calendar, month by month

Each month links to the species in season then, from our season windows. A month is charted when at least 3 species are in season.

Freshwater species in Nebraska

Species	Season
American Paddlefish	Varies by watershed and local regulation
Channel Catfish	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Common Carp	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov
Emerald Shiner	Varies by watershed and local regulation
Goldeye	Varies by watershed and local regulation
Mooneye	Varies by watershed and local regulation
Sauger	Mar–Apr–May–Jun–Jul–Aug–Sep–Oct–Nov

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