2026 regulation year
Calamus Reservoir 2026 — Nebraska Fishing Regulations
Nebraska statewide rules apply unless overridden below.
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Calamus Reservoir carries 6 special-regulation overlays on top of Nebraska's 2026 fishing rules — covering Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Crappie (white + black combined), and 1 more species. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.
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State-level special regulation
Walleye two fish 15–18 in + two over 18 in, no more than one over 22 in + 4 / day NGPC SLOT; largemouth + smallmouth + spotted bass 15 in min + one over 21 in + 5 aggregate; crappie 10 in min + 15 / day combined; white bass 15 / day; muskie 40 in min + 1 / day; channel catfish 5 / day (one over 30 in), flathead 5 / day (one over 30 in), blue 1 / day
Source: Nebraska special-water list
Per-species rules on Calamus Reservoir
Two 15–18 in + two over 18 in, no more than one over 22 in; 4 / day NGPC SLOT
15 in min + one over 21 in, 5 aggregate
15 in min + one over 21 in, 5 aggregate
Crappie (white + black combined) regulations →
10 in min, 15 / day combined QUALITY MANAGEMENT
15 / day; Sandhills white bass tier
Official source
Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (NGPC) publishes the authoritative 2026 Nebraska fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.
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Emergency-order channel
In-season closures, slot-limit changes, and run-count-driven harvest pauses are posted to Nebraska Game & Parks Commission's emergency-order feed — check it before any Nebraska trip during the active season.
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Frequently asked questions
- What special fishing regulations apply at Calamus Reservoir?
- Calamus Reservoir carries 6 special-regulation overlays that override Nebraska's statewide 2026 rules, covering Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Crappie (white + black combined), and 1 more. One of them reads: "Walleye two fish 15–18 in + two over 18 in, no more than one over 22 in + 4 / day NGPC SLOT; largemouth + smallmouth + spotted bass 15 in min + one over 21 in + 5 aggregate; crappie 10 in min + 15 / day combined; white bass 15 / day; muskie 40 in min + 1 / day; channel catfish 5 / day (one over 30 in), flathead 5 / day (one over 30 in), blue 1 / day." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
- Do I need a fishing license to fish Calamus Reservoir?
- Yes. Calamus Reservoir is in Nebraska, so a valid Nebraska fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Nebraska Game & Parks Commission (NGPC). The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Calamus Reservoir; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Nebraska rules.
- Do Calamus Reservoir's special rules replace Nebraska's statewide limits?
- Only where they conflict. Nebraska's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Calamus Reservoir by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
- Which species have special rules on Calamus Reservoir?
- Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Crappie (white + black combined), and White bass have a water-body-specific rule on Calamus Reservoir, each linking to its full Nebraska regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Nebraska limits.