Nebraska · USA
Johnson Lake
- Region
- Nebraska, USA
- Regulation zone
- Nebraska statewide regulations
Species in Johnson Lake
Bluegill
Common Carp
Channel Catfish- Crappie
Flathead Catfish
Freshwater Drum
Paddlefish
Sauger- Striped Bass Hybrid
Smallmouth Bass
Walleye
White Bass
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Seasons & limits — Nebraska statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Channel Catfish | Open all year | No minimum length limit, no more than one 30 inches or longer; daily bag 5 in standing waters (reservoirs, lakes, ponds and pits), 10 in flowing waters and Missouri River waters; possession 20 | — |
| Flathead Catfish | Open all year | No minimum length limit, no more than one 30 inches or longer; daily bag 5, possession 10 (statewide) | — |
| Walleye, Sauger, Saugeye | Open all year | Inland waters: 15-inch minimum length limit, no more than one 22 inches or longer; daily bag 4, possession 8 | — |
| Striped Bass, White Bass, Striped Bass Hybrid (Wiper) | Open all year | Inland waters: no minimum length limit, no more than one 18 inches or longer; daily bag 15, possession 30. Missouri River waters: no minimum length limit; daily bag 15, possession 30 | — |
| Paddlefish | Archery: June 1-30; snagging: Oct. 1-31 | Harvest by special paddlefish permit only (preference draw), Missouri River | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Special regulations (Fishing Guide, Public Fishing Areas): Channel Catfish - Daily bag limit of 10. Underwater spearfishing for game fish species permitted fromJuly 1 - Dec. 31.
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Species: Nebraska state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.