Best fishing near North Platte

7 fishing spots · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best fishing near North Platte, Nebraska — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 7 of 7 fishing spots · best 15 shown on the map
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North Platte I-80 City Lake
#1 North Platte I-80 City Lake
3.1 mi away
The North Platte I-80 City Lake Fishing Area is located in western Nebraska, USA. The lake is stocked with rainbow trout, bluegill, channel catfish, and largemouth bass. Nearby…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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East Sutherland Lake
#2 East Sutherland Lake
13.2 mi away
The East Sutherland Lake is located in the Sandhills of Nebraska and offers a great fishing experience for anglers. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including…
Why 88: species variety
88Elite
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West Hershey WMA
#3 West Hershey WMA
11.1 mi away
The West Hershey WMA fishing area in Nebraska offers anglers the opportunity to catch a variety of fish species, including largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, and channel catfish…
Why 75: species variety
75Top-rated
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Birdwood Lake
#4 Birdwood Lake
5.2 mi away
Birdwood Lake is located in the southern part of Nebraska and is known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The lake is home to a variety of fish species, including largemouth…
Why 63: species variety
63Solid
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Fremont Slough
#5 Fremont Slough
7.9 mi away
The Fremont Slough Fishing Area is located in eastern Nebraska, USA. This area is known for its great fishing opportunities, particularly for largemouth bass, bluegill, and…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
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North Platte River (North River WMA)
#6 North Platte River (North River WMA)
11.3 mi away
The North Platte River is a popular fishing spot in Nebraska’s North River Wildlife Management Area. The area is known for its diverse fish species, including rainbow trout, brown…
Why 50: species variety
50Solid
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East Hershey Lake
#7 East Hershey Lake
6.7 mi away
The East Hershey Lake fishing area in Nebraska offers a great selection of fish species such as bluegill, catfish, and crappie. The nearby activities include hiking, camping, and…
Why 38: species variety
38Rated

Fishing near North Platte

The North Platte area has 7 fishing spots on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best fishing near North Platte

How are these fishing spots ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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