It is also not recommended to eat either species, and the Niobrara River Basin currently has a consumption advisory on largemouth bass for high mercury levels.Ĭrappie: Both white (Pomoxis annularis) and black (Pomoxis nigromaculatus) crappie are found in the Niobrara. That being said, it’s recommended to catch-and-release these fish, especially the bigger ones. Any bass fisherman will tell you that these two are tough fighters, and love to hang out around shallow water cover. Those with sensitive palates be aware, the brown trout’s strong taste is considered unpleasant by many.īass: Largemouth (Micropterus salmoides) and smallmouth (Micropterus dolomieu) are not hard to find along the Niobrara. Both species are particularly fond of insect larvae, including waxworms, mealworms, butterworms, and black soldier fly larvae. Brown trout are active day and night, and are voracious predators. Trout: Brown trout (Salmo trutta) and rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss), both non-natives, prefer cool, moderately deep water. Catfish are good eats too! Flathead (Pylodictis olivaris) and blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) are also common catches. These fish are not picky, and will eat just about anything you throw at them, with live bait caught from the river itself being a great option. Here are a few of the most popular game species in the river:Ĭhannel catfish: Ictalurus punctatus, native to the Americas, these fish enjoy low-light, slow-moving waters full of nooks and crannies. For this reason, the Niobrara has plenty of opportunities for all sorts of anglers. The Niobrara River, much like the land along it, is spectacularly diverse, and is in fact the most diverse body of water in Nebraska, species-wise.
Reminiscent of the traditional use of the river by Native Americans and Homesteaders who settled on the banks, this year-long activity is an integral part of Nebraska’s history.
Fishing is allowed on the Niobrara National Scenic River, and gives visitors the opportunity to get up-close and personal with the river and its natural beauty.
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