Newport Landing Lake

Boat Ramps: 1
Access Points: 1
Species: 5

Newport Landing Lake, also known as Bennington Lake, is a private 270-acre lake nestled within the exclusive Newport Landing community in Bennington, Nebraska. This tranquil impoundment serves as the centerpiece of an upscale residential development, offering residents a pristine fishing environment just west of Omaha. While the lake itself remains private with restricted access, it features a public fishing pier and walking trail on the north side, allowing limited community access to this hidden gem. The lake operates under strict homeowner association rules and maintains high water quality standards through careful management and invasive species prevention protocols.

Nebraska licenses and regulations4 to check before you go

Species & education

Learn what type of fish are at Newport Landing Lake and what's needed to catch them.

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Largemouth Bass

Micropterus salmoides

Bluegill Sunfish

Lepomis macrochirus

Channel Catfish

Ictalurus punctatus

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

White Sucker

Catostomus commersonii

Fishing spots, boat ramps & amenities

Learn how to get on Newport Landing Lake. Uncover great fishing access points, boat ramps, and all the facilities you need for an unforgettable day on the water. Some locations shown may border or include private property. Always check property boundaries and applicable regulations before visiting. onWater's Public & Private Land layer can help you plan your access with confidence.

Newport Landing Circle Boat Ramp

Boat Ramp

Know where you can legally fish on Newport Landing Lake

See public and private land boundaries along the water, turn on private parcels with owner details to know where permission is required, and find land-trust parcels that offer permitted fishing access.

Nebraska licenses and regulations

Nebraska Boating Regulations

When using any type of watercraft to access a body of water, it is important to follow all federal, state, and local rules and regulations. These rules and regulations include boat permitting and licensing, invasive species inspections and stamps, life jacket and PFD rules, motor size and horsepower restrictions, noise limitations, restrictions on personal watercraft, and many more. Visit the web link below for the most current rules and regulations for this body of water.

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Nebraska Fishing License

A sport fishing license is required for any person 16 years of age and older.

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Nebraska Fishing Regulations

This state has a variety of species and regulations, including potential floating and/or watercraft restrictions. Because this state is specially managed for species, seasons, angling methods, and watercraft, it is strongly encouraged you check all federal, state, and local regulations before fishing. Visit any of the links below, inquire locally, or contact a local fly shop to learn current regulations and restrictions.

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Nebraska Stream Access Laws

An individual is allowed to navigate all Nebraska rivers and streams even if such rivers and streams flow through private property. The landowner owns the land adjoining and underneath the river and stream. Therefore, an individual is trespassing if he/she gets out of the canoe, kayak or inner-tube, or drops anchor.

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Take Newport Landing Lake with you

The onWater Fish app keeps this water's access points, species and conditions in your pocket, with the tools you use once you're there.

Use the map without signal
Download the map around Newport Landing Lake to use it offline when coverage drops.
Log your catches here
Keep a private fishing journal for Newport Landing Lake to find where and when fish are biting for you.
HD depth charts from Garmin
Find drop offs, ledges, channels, points and shallow flats with Garmin depth charts in the app.