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Sidney, NE Fishing Trip — April

Your Sidney, NE Fishing Trip

April2 peopleFamily Trip
High 61°F / Low 36°F0.8" rain · 6 rainy daysMild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

What’s Biting in April

Spotted BassExcellent
Spotted Bass
Casting · Jigging
Largemouth BassExcellent
Largemouth Bass
Spinning · Baitcasting
Flathead CatfishExcellent
Flathead Catfish
Various
BluegillGood
Bluegill
Float Fishing · Fly Fishing

April Weather in Sidney

61°F
Avg High
36°F
Avg Low
0.8"
Rainfall
6
Rainy Days

Mild weather — bring layers for cool mornings on the water.

1 Guide Near Sidney

No guides are based in Sidney, but these guides operate nearby.

Fish The Plains - Fish The Plains
Fish The Plains

Fish The Plains

5(1)Top Rated

Fish the Plains with fishing guide, Chad Richardson. Book your Lake McConaughy fishing trip by calling (308) 289-6499.

freshwater
Ogallala, Nebraska
$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What's Biting By Month

Peak

Bluegill

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Spotted Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Largemouth Bass

freshwater
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Flathead Catfish

Various
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For freshwater Fishing

  • Bug spray
  • Rain gear

Nebraska Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$33
Non-Resident$73
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Habitat stamp included. Covers all state waters.

Buy License Online — Nebraska

Species Regulations

Spotted Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day (in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass)
Size Limit:15-inch minimum (in aggregate with Largemouth and Smallmouth Bass)

Check specific water body regulations for any exceptions.

Largemouth Bass
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5
Size Limit:12-inch minimum

Some lakes and areas may have specific length and bag limits; consult the current Nebraska Fishing Guide.

Flathead Catfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per day
Size Limit:No size limit

There are no statewide length limits for flathead catfish.

Bluegill
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:No limit
Size Limit:No size limit

No specific regulations beyond general statewide rules.

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