Long Pine Creek is a pristine coldwater stream located in north-central Nebraska, renowned for its exceptional trout fishing opportunities. Flowing approximately 33½ miles through a scenic canyon more than a mile wide and 200 feet deep in places, this spring-fed creek maintains cold temperatures year-round, creating ideal conditions for trout. Beginning southwest of the town of Long Pine, the creek flows east for about 6 miles before turning north and continuing roughly 20 miles until it meets the Niobrara River. The canyon is forested with ponderosa pines, eastern red cedars, and oaks, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding open range and cropland. As a Class A coldwater stream where temperatures never exceed 77 degrees, Long Pine Creek supports self-sustaining populations of both rainbow and brown trout, making it one of Nebraska's premier trout fishing destinations.