35 public waters in the Southeast Nebraska region — 11 lakes/reservoirs and 24 rivers. Every one is public water fishable on a Nebraska licence.
See every public fishing venue in Nebraska on the map, with boat ramps, camping, parking and full rules for each one.
In Cass and Cherry Counties, Nebraska, Beaver Lake is a 750-acre lake, managed by Public boat ramp (OSM). One of NGPC's State Recreation Area lakes (Branched Oak, Pawnee, Wagon Train, Yankee Hill, Conestoga, Bluestem, Wildwood, Olive Creek, Stagecoach, Lake Wanahoo) — small-to-mid public lakes near Lincoln and across the state built and stocked by the state, most with a boat ramp. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Crappie, Channel Catfish, and often a stocked Wiper fishery.
Middle Island, a 108-acre lake in Cass County, Nebraska, managed by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Wa Con Da Lake, a 89-acre lake in Cass County, Nebraska, managed by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Cass County, Nebraska — North Lake is a 52-acre lake, managed by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
W-M Lake (47 acres) sits in Cass County, Nebraska, managed by Public boat ramp (OSM). One of NGPC's State Recreation Area lakes (Branched Oak, Pawnee, Wagon Train, Yankee Hill, Conestoga, Bluestem, Wildwood, Olive Creek, Stagecoach, Lake Wanahoo) — small-to-mid public lakes near Lincoln and across the state built and stocked by the state, most with a boat ramp. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Crappie, Channel Catfish, and often a stocked Wiper fishery.
In Cass County, Nebraska, Wilson Creek Reservoir 12-S is a 41-acre lake, managed by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Cass County, Nebraska — Schilling Lake is a 29-acre lake, managed by State Fish and Wildlife: One of NGPC's State Recreation Area lakes (Branched Oak, Pawnee, Wagon Train, Yankee Hill, Conestoga, Bluestem, Wildwood, Olive Creek, Stagecoach, Lake Wanahoo) — small-to-mid public lakes near Lincoln and across the state built and stocked by the state, most with a boat ramp. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Crappie, Channel Catfish, and often a stocked Wiper fishery.
South Lake, a 23-acre lake in Cass County, Nebraska, managed by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
Copper Penny Lake, a 22-acre lake in Cass County, Nebraska, managed by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission: Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
In Cass County, Nebraska, Lake 2 is a 20-acre lake, managed by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission. Lakes and reservoirs across this region typically hold walleye, northern pike, yellow perch, largemouth and smallmouth bass, and panfish such as bluegill, crappie and pumpkinseed, with muskellunge present in some larger lakes -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
US West Lake, a 9-acre lake in Cass County, Nebraska, managed by State Fish and Wildlife: One of NGPC's State Recreation Area lakes (Branched Oak, Pawnee, Wagon Train, Yankee Hill, Conestoga, Bluestem, Wildwood, Olive Creek, Stagecoach, Lake Wanahoo) — small-to-mid public lakes near Lincoln and across the state built and stocked by the state, most with a boat ramp. Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Redear Sunfish, Crappie, Channel Catfish, and often a stocked Wiper fishery.
In Lancaster, Cass and Saunders Counties, Nebraska, Salt Creek is a 113 km river or creek. A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
Cass and Otoe Counties, Nebraska — Weeping Water Creek is a 73 km stream: A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
In Otoe and Cass Counties, Nebraska, North Fork Little Nemaha River is a 22 km river or creek. A southern or central-Nebraska prairie river (Big Blue, Little Blue, Big/Little Nemaha, Frenchman Creek) — channel and Flathead Catfish, Largemouth Bass, White Bass, Carp and Drum. Muddy, low-gradient, agricultural-belt water.
In Cass and Otoe Counties, Nebraska, South Branch Weeping Water Creek is a 29 km river or creek. A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
Callahan Creek (19 km) flows through Cass County, Nebraska. A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
Eightmile Creek runs 12 km through Cass County, Nebraska: A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
Lancaster and Cass Counties, Nebraska — Camp Creek is a 21 km stream: A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
South Cedar Creek runs 13 km through Cass County, Nebraska: A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
Cass County, Nebraska — Pawnee Creek is a 11 km stream: A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
In Cass County, Nebraska, Greenwood Creek is a 12 km river or creek. A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
Flood Creek runs 9 km through Otoe and Cass Counties, Nebraska: A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
In Cass County, Nebraska, Dee Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
Robinson Branch runs 10 km through Lancaster, Cass and Saunders Counties, Nebraska: A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
In Otoe and Cass Counties, Nebraska, Big Slough is a 11 km river or creek. A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
In Cass and Sarpy Counties, Nebraska, Fountain Creek is a 9 km river or creek. A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
Wilson Creek (10 km) flows through Cass and Otoe Counties, Nebraska. A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
Decker Creek (9 km) flows through Cass County, Nebraska. A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
North Branch Weeping Water Creek (9 km) flows through Cass County, Nebraska. A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
Ervine Creek (11 km) flows through Cass County, Nebraska. A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
Cass County, Nebraska — Stove Creek is a 8 km stream: A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
Cass County, Nebraska — Coal Creek is a 8 km stream: A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
West Branch (7 km) flows through Cass County, Nebraska. A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
In Cass County, Nebraska, Bachelor Branch is a 4 km river or creek. A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
Zwiebel Creek, a lake in Sarpy and Cass Counties, Nebraska: A Nebraska river or large creek — largemouth and Smallmouth Bass, channel and Flathead Catfish, Bluegill and Carp. Wade or paddle; access is generally limited to bridge crossings, NGPC recreation areas and public parks off the state's few legally 'meandered' (public-streambed) rivers.
Across its mapped waters, Cass County holds 18 species on PiscaMaps, including Largemouth Bass, Bluegill, Smallmouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Common Carp, Walleye and Northern Pike.
Ramps, put-ins and species for every water — plus the carp layer no other US app has.
Open the Nebraska map Join PiscaMapsOne Nebraska Game & Parks Commission fishing permit covers every public water in the state, the federal reservoirs and state recreation areas included — the resident annual is about $34, the non-resident annual about $95, with non-resident 1-day and 3-day options. A separate ~$18 trout stamp is required to fish for or keep trout at designated NGPC trout waters. Nebraska residents born before 1 January 1937 need no permit, and anyone under 16 fishes free. Buy at outdoornebraska.gov.