Guide To Trout Fishing Locations In Nebraska

All about fishing for rainbow, cutthroat, brook and brown trout in local lakes and streams.

Trout Waters

Hugh Butler Lake, Kimball Reservoir, Lake McConaughy, Lake Ogallala, Lake Maloney, Merritt Reservoir, Oliver Reservoir, Red Willow Reservoir and Sutherland Reservoir are some of the major bodies of water in NE with trout (typically stocked). Many rivers and smaller lakes may also contain trout. Some of the waters with stocked trout include Crystal Cove, Fremont Lake, Standing Bear Lake, Grove Lake, Weeping Water Pond, Auburn Lake, Holmes Lake, Qwest Lake, Benson Lake, Ta-Ha-Zouka Park Lake, Pawnee Park Lake, Such’s Lake, Ord City Lake, Windmill State Recreation Area Lake No. 1, Lexington City Park Lake, Holdrege City Park Lake, Arnold Lake and Birdwood Lake.

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Select the best trout lures and baits

Trout spinners, crankbaits and jerkbaits work well for shallow, reasonably active fish. Salmon eggs, worms and prepared baits will work at virtually all depths.

Nebraska Record Trout

The NPPD Canal was home to the state record rainbow trout.

Ogallala Lake gave up the state record cutthroat trout.

The state record brook trout was taken from Pawnee Springs.

The state record brown trout came out of the Snake River.

Additional trout information

The 5 primary trouts are the rainbow, brook, brown, cutthroat and lake trout. Browns are considered the most difficult to catch and brookies are the easiest. Pure cold water is key to survival of the trouts.

Trout Conservation
Trout Unlimited

Visit the Nebraska Game & Parks Commission website for details on trout stocking in Nebraska lakes, ponds and streams.

Watch trout fishing videos to see trout anglers in action.

Trout locations and info, by state.