Box Butte Reservoir

, Nebraska

Box Butte Reservoir is about 1,600 acres within a 2,212-acre recreation area 9 miles north of Hemingford, Nebraska. Listed fish include northern pike, walleye, channel catfish and both black bass.

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Surface area1,600 acres

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Shoreline—

Boat motorsCheck local rules

Species

Fishery rating out of 5.

Northern Pike●●○○○

Walleye●●●○○

Channel Catfish●●○○○

Smallmouth Bass●●○○○

Largemouth Bass●●○○○

Bluegill●●○○○

Yellow Perch●●○○○

Boat launches

2 launch sites. Fees and hours change, so confirm before you go.

Box Butte boat rampsPublic
Two ramps and two docksDirections ↗
More public accessPublic
See the state agency or lake website for all ramps and feesDirections ↗

Size & creel limits

Minimum size and daily limit for each species in Box Butte Reservoir are published by the state. Look up the current size and creel limits for this lake directly: Nebraska Game and Parks Commission ↗

Rules change, so confirm current limits with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission before you fish.

Bait & tackle nearby

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Local tips

Drought can lower the water level; check conditions first.
Two ramps and docks are available.

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Always wear a life jacket and check your state's current regulations before you fish.