Fishing near Sparks, NE
Sparks sits in Boyd County in north-central Nebraska along the Niobrara River, one of the most species-diverse waterways in the state. The river draws anglers year-round for channel catfish, trout, and bass, and local outfitters based right in Sparks — including Niobrara Wilderness Outfitters and Dryland Aquatics — support both fishing and float trips on this National Scenic River.
Species & education
Learn what type of fish are in Sparks, Nebraska and what's needed to catch them.
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Alewife
Alosa pseudoharengus
Black Bullhead
Ameiurus melas
Black Crappie
Pomoxis nigromaculatus
Bluegill
Lepomis macrochirus
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
Common Carp
Cyprinus carpio
Freshwater Drum
Aplodinotus grunniens
Largemouth Bass
Micropterus salmoides
Muskellunge
Esox masquinongy
Northern Pike
Esox lucius
Pumpkinseed
Lepomis gibbosus
Rock Bass
Ambloplites rupestris
Smallmouth Bass
Micropterus dolomieui
Walleye
Sander vitreus
White Bass
Morone chrysops
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