Record fish caught in Nebraska

Anglers the world over gather regularly for fishing derbies to see who can land the biggest catch. But record-breaking fish can be caught at anytime, weighed on an International Game Fish Association-certified scale at any number of tackle shops or marinas, and compared to the IGFA's online records database. Sport-fishing enthusiasts can even have their own scales certified by the IGFA for a $40 fee.

Stacker compiled a list of record fish caught in Nebraska using data from Land Big Fish. Fish pictured are not the actual record catch. Keep reading to see which bodies of water in your state hold some of the most massive fish around.

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American Eel

- Weight: 5 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Missouri River
- Record set by George Sweissberger in 1983

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Bighead Carp

- Weight: 53 lbs 3 oz
- Location: Middle Island Lake
- Record set by Ryan Othling in 2005

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Bigmouth Buffalo

- Weight: 44 lbs 14.5 oz
- Location: Johnson Lake
- Record set by Shayne Miller in 1991

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Black Buffalo

- Weight: 41 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Carter Lake
- Record set by Bob Eaton in 1982

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Black Crappie

- Weight: 4 lbs 8 oz
- Length: 19"
- Location: FARM POND
- Record set by ALLEN PAAP JR. in 2003

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Blue Catfish

- Weight: 100 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Missouri River - near Wynot
- Record set by Raynold Promes in 1970

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Blue Sucker

- Weight: 18 lbs 14 oz
- Location: Missouri River
- Record set by Bob. J. Thoene in 1986

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Bluegill Sunfish

- Weight: 2 lbs 13 oz
- Location: Grove Lake
- Record set by Gary Ralston in 1977

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Bowfin

- Weight: 8 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Dead Timber Lake
- Record set by Ronald Evenson in 1982

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Brook Trout

- Weight: 5 lbs 1 oz
- Location: Pawnee Springs - near North Platte
- Record set by Joe Gray in 1965

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Brown Trout

- Weight: 20 lbs 1 oz
- Location: Snake River
- Record set by Denny Doolittle in 1973

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Bullhead

- Weight: 3 lbs 14 oz
- Location: private pond
- Record set by Dick Dunn in 1974

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Burbot

- Weight: 6 lbs 9 oz
- Location: Missouri River
- Record set by Todd Schmidt in 1998

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Carp

- Weight: 33 lbs 12 oz
- Location: private pond
- Record set by Toni C. Baete in 1983

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Channel Catfish

- Weight: 41 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Merritt Lake
- Record set by John Cunning in 1985

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Chinook (King) Salmon

- Weight: 7 lbs 5 oz
- Location: Lewis & Clark Lake
- Record set by James Ludlow in 2011

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Coho Salmon

- Weight: 5 lbs 12 oz
- Location: Lake McConaughy
- Record set by Lyle Fry in 1971

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Cutthroat Trout

- Weight: 5 lbs 7 oz
- Location: Ogallala Lake
- Record set by Arthur Larsen in 1992

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Flathead Catfish

- Weight: 80 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Loup Power Canal - near Genoa
- Record set by William Swanson in 1988

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Freshwater Drum

- Weight: 29 lbs 6 oz
- Location: Missouri River (Gavins Point Tailwaters)
- Record set by Roque Ramirez in 2007

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Gizzard Shad

- Weight: 4 lbs 7.75 oz
- Location: Box Butte Reservoir
- Record set by Joe Ringbauer in 1989

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Golden Shiner

- Weight: 0 lbs 14 oz
- Location: Two Rivers SRA
- Record set by Tom Rosencrans in 1992

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Goldeye

- Weight: 3 lbs 15.5 oz
- Location: Lewis & Clark Lake
- Record set by Gary Kumm in 1988

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Grass Carp

- Weight: 64 lbs 0 oz
- Length: 46.5"
- Location: WILSON CREEK 2X
- Record set by MALIK SOLUNOVIC in 2004

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Grass Pickerel

- Weight: 0 lbs 5.75 oz
- Location: Cameron Lake
- Record set by Trevor Bailey in 1996

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Green Sunfish

- Weight: 1 lbs 4 oz
- Location: sandpit
- Record set by Jeff Knajdl in 1980

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Hybrid Sunfish

- Weight: 1 lbs 15 oz
- Location: private pond
- Record set by Jane Bottorff-Engh in 1993

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Kokanee Salmon

- Weight: 4 lbs 2 oz
- Location: Lake McConaughy
- Record set by Neal Dunbar in 1971

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Largemouth Bass

- Weight: 10 lbs 11 oz
- Location: sand pit near Columbus
- Record set by Paul Abegglen Sr. in 1965

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Longnose Gar

- Weight: 20 lbs 7 oz
- Location: Wagners Lake
- Record set by John Ernst in 1991

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Muskellunge

- Weight: 41 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Merritt Lake
- Record set by Jared Haddix in 1992

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Northern Pike

- Weight: 30 lbs 1 oz
- Location: Terrys Pit
- Record set by Steve Morris in 1997

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Paddlefish

- Weight: 107 lbs 12 oz
- Location: Gavins Point tailwaters
- Record set by Louis Maring in 2011

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Pumpkinseed Sunfish

- Weight: 0 lbs 11.25 oz
- Location: Box Butte Reservoir
- Record set by Jim Johnson in 1987

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Pumpkinseed Sunfish

- Weight: 0 lbs 11.25 oz
- Location: Box Butte Reservoir
- Record set by Mitchell Pebley in 1993

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Rainbow Trout

- Weight: 14 lbs 2 oz
- Location: not available
- Record set by Frank Aloy in 1975

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Redear Sunfish

- Weight: 1 lbs 10 oz
- Location: Rock Creek Lake
- Record set by Charles I. Jones in 1990

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Rock Bass

- Weight: 2 lbs 4 oz
- Location: private pond
- Record set by Edna Zuege in 1972

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Sacramento Perch

- Weight: 2 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Clear Lake
- Record set by John A. Bush in 1971

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Sauger

- Weight: 8 lbs 5 oz
- Location: Missouri River - near Niobrara
- Record set by Betty Tepner in 1961

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Saugeye

- Weight: 8 lbs 14 oz
- Length: 28"
- Location: CALAMUS RESERVOIR
- Record set by SHAWN ACKLES in 2003

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Shortnose Gar

- Weight: 6 lbs 14 oz
- Location: Private Pit (Dodge Co.)
- Record set by Matt Watson in 2009

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Shovelnose Sturgeon

- Weight: 4 lbs 4 oz
- Location: Platte River
- Record set by Sean D. Gellatly in 1996

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Skipjack Herring

- Weight: 2 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Gavins Point tailwaters
- Record set by Daniel Kaup in 1992

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Smallmouth Bass

- Weight: 7 lbs 4 oz
- Length: 22"
- Location: MISSOURI RIVER
- Record set by DENNIS SWANSON in 2000

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Smallmouth Buffalo

- Weight: 56 lbs 3 oz
- Location: Fremont Lake - lake #20
- Record set by Jeffrey Johnson in 1998

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Spotted Bass

- Weight: 3 lbs 12 oz
- Location: sand pit
- Record set by Jerry R. Miller in 1990

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Spotted Sunfish

- Weight: 0 lbs 85 oz
- Location: sandpit
- Record set by BEN NOSAL in 2001

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Striped Bass

- Weight: 64 lbs 15.875 oz
- Location: Sutherland Reservoir
- Record set by Gene Baker in 1993

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Tiger Muskellunge

- Weight: 26 lbs 8 oz
- Location: Oliver Reservoir
- Record set by Steve Keys in 1995

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Walleye

- Weight: 16 lbs 2 oz
- Location: Lake McConaughy
- Record set by Herbert J. Cutshall in 1971

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White Bass

- Weight: 5 lbs 0 oz
- Location: Gavins Point tailwaters
- Record set by Jim Kilcoin in 1983

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White Crappie

- Weight: 4 lbs 1 oz
- Location: Red Willow Reservoir
- Record set by Elsie M. Jensen in 1980

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White Perch

- Weight: 2 lbs 6 oz
- Location: CASS CO. SANDPIT
- Record set by Jason Hickey in 2007

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Wiper (Whiterock) Bass

- Weight: 17 lbs 14 oz
- Location: Harlan County Reservoir
- Record set by Reggie Bosshamer in 1996

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Yellow Bass

- Weight: 1 lbs 7 oz
- Location: Louisville Lake #2
- Record set by John Ogle in 1993

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Yellow Perch

- Weight: 2 lbs 10.75 oz
- Location: Hackberry Lake
- Record set by John D. Skrdla in 1984

Record fish caught in Nebraska

American Eel

Bighead Carp

Bigmouth Buffalo

Black Buffalo

Black Crappie

Blue Catfish

Blue Sucker

Bluegill Sunfish

Bowfin

Brook Trout

Brown Trout

Bullhead

Burbot

Carp

Channel Catfish

Chinook (King) Salmon

Coho Salmon

Cutthroat Trout

Flathead Catfish

Freshwater Drum

Gizzard Shad

Golden Shiner

Goldeye

Grass Carp

Grass Pickerel

Green Sunfish

Hybrid Sunfish

Kokanee Salmon

Largemouth Bass

Longnose Gar

Muskellunge

Northern Pike

Paddlefish

Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Pumpkinseed Sunfish

Rainbow Trout

Redear Sunfish

Rock Bass

Sacramento Perch

Sauger

Saugeye

Shortnose Gar

Shovelnose Sturgeon

Skipjack Herring

Smallmouth Bass

Smallmouth Buffalo

Spotted Bass

Spotted Sunfish

Striped Bass

Tiger Muskellunge

Walleye

White Bass

White Crappie

White Perch

Wiper (Whiterock) Bass

Yellow Bass

Yellow Perch

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