What special fishing regulations apply at Patriot Park Lake?

Patriot Park Lake carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Nebraska's statewide 2026 rules, covering Largemouth bass. One of them reads: "Black bass (largemouth + smallmouth + spotted) 21-inch minimum + 1 / day + 10 in possession TROPHY MANAGEMENT (added to the NGPC 21-inch-minimum bass list for 2025 as Pawnee SRA was removed from the same list); Sarpy County metro recreation lake in the Omaha / Papillion area — trophy largemouth + bluegill + channel catfish put-grow-take." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Patriot Park Lake?

Yes. Patriot Park Lake 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 Patriot Park Lake; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Nebraska rules.

Do Patriot Park Lake's special rules replace Nebraska's statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. Nebraska's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Patriot Park Lake 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 Patriot Park Lake?

Largemouth bass has a water-body-specific rule on Patriot Park Lake, each linking to its full Nebraska regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Nebraska limits.

2026 regulation year

Patriot Park Lake 2026 — Nebraska Fishing Regulations

Nebraska statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 8, 2026

Patriot Park Lake carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of Nebraska's 2026 fishing rules — covering Largemouth bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

Black bass (largemouth + smallmouth + spotted) 21-inch minimum + 1 / day + 10 in possession TROPHY MANAGEMENT (added to the NGPC 21-inch-minimum bass list for 2025 as Pawnee SRA was removed from the same list); Sarpy County metro recreation lake in the Omaha / Papillion area — trophy largemouth + bluegill + channel catfish put-grow-take
Source: Nebraska special-water list

Per-species rules on Patriot Park Lake

Largemouth bass regulations →
21 in minimum + 1 / day TROPHY MANAGEMENT; Omaha-area metro lake added to the NGPC 21-in-minimum bass list for 2025

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 Patriot Park Lake?: Patriot Park Lake carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Nebraska's statewide 2026 rules, covering Largemouth bass. One of them reads: "Black bass (largemouth + smallmouth + spotted) 21-inch minimum + 1 / day + 10 in possession TROPHY MANAGEMENT (added to the NGPC 21-inch-minimum bass list for 2025 as Pawnee SRA was removed from the same list); Sarpy County metro recreation lake in the Omaha / Papillion area — trophy largemouth + bluegill + channel catfish put-grow-take." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Patriot Park Lake?: Yes. Patriot Park Lake 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 Patriot Park Lake; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Nebraska rules.
Do Patriot Park Lake's special rules replace Nebraska's statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. Nebraska's statewide 2026 regulations apply on Patriot Park Lake 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 Patriot Park Lake?: Largemouth bass has a water-body-specific rule on Patriot Park Lake, each linking to its full Nebraska regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Nebraska limits.

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