Nebraska
Platte River at Louisville
Location Snapshot
Platte River at Louisville is a broad, braided eastern Nebraska reach where shifting sand channels and bars define the river’s physical character. Channel and flathead catfish are central targets, with freshwater drum and other large-river species contributing to a distinctly warmwater mainstem fishery.
Current River Rating
Excellent · 93
Conditions look favorable based on the available readings.
Scores are model-specific and are not directly comparable across water types.
Medium confidence
Should I Go?
Go
Recommended Window
Wednesday, 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Why
- Cloud cover is generally suitable for fishing.
- Air temperature is comfortable for fishing.
Favorable Factors
- Light to moderate wind should make casting and boat control easier.
- Recent precipitation has been light.
Timing Evidence
Window confidence: Medium
Current Readings
- Flow
- 4070 CFS
- Gage Height
- 3.12 ft
- Water Temperature
- 54.9 °F
- Observation Time
- Oct 20, 2026, 9:15 AM
Updated recently · USGS station 06805500 · Direct monitoring location
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Historical readings are provided for context. Readings outside the current freshness window are not used to rate current conditions.
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Weather Near Gauge
Current Weather
Clear
Temperature
45°F
Feels like
40°F
Wind
5 mph N
Wind gust
7 mph
Current precipitation
0.00 in
Updated
Oct 20, 2026, 4:45 AM
Recent Rainfall
Estimated precipitation near this gauge
Last 6 hours
0.00 in
Last 24 hours
0.00 in
Last 48 hours
0.00 in
Little recent rainfall near this river.
Next 24 Hours
Tue 5 AM
Clear
Temp 45°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 5 mph
Tue 9 AM
Clear
Temp 47°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 3 mph
Tue 1 PM
Clear
Temp 65°F
Chance 0%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 8 mph
Tue 5 PM
Clear
Temp 66°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 9 mph
Tue 9 PM
Clear
Temp 56°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 7 mph
Wed 1 AM
Clear
Temp 53°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Wind 6 mph
Four-Day Forecast
Tue, Oct 20
Partly cloudy
High 68°F / Low 43°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 17 mph
Wed, Oct 21
Overcast
High 73°F / Low 50°F
Chance 10%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 18 mph
Thu, Oct 22
Overcast
High 76°F / Low 57°F
Chance 1%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 30 mph
Fri, Oct 23
Overcast
High 78°F / Low 61°F
Chance 2%
Precip 0.00 in
Max gust 41 mph
Weather and rainfall are estimated for this river's coordinates. Local conditions can vary, especially in mountainous terrain and during isolated storms.
Recent rainfall can influence river flow, but the timing and magnitude depend on watershed size, soil conditions, upstream reservoirs, and dam releases.
Weather data: Open-Meteo
Historical Flow
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Fishing Overview
Channel catfish are in the mixed fishery on the Platte River at Louisville, along with flathead catfish.
Fishery Profile
Documented species you may encounter at Platte River.
Species images are AI-generated illustrations for visual reference and may simplify natural variation. Fishery records are based on the cited agency sources. About fish illustrations
Target species
Channel Catfish
Ictalurus punctatus
- Expectation
- Primary
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Flathead Catfish
Pylodictis olivaris
- Expectation
- Common
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Blue Catfish
Ictalurus furcatus
- Expectation
- Present
- Population
- Established
- Native status
- native
- Confidence
- High confidence
Fishery characteristics
- Composition
- Mixed wild and stocked
- Great Lakes tributary
- No
- Flow regime
- Natural flow
Best seasons
- Spring
- Summer
- Fall
Common techniques
- Boat fishing
- Shore fishing
- Spinning
Official sources
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Location and Access
USGS monitoring location
Sarpy, Nebraska
The map marker represents the cataloged waterbody or monitoring location and may not indicate legal parking or public access. Confirm access through the official information before visiting.
River Details
County
Sarpy
Management Category
Lower Platte warmwater river
Regulation Scope
Platte River at Louisville.
Regulation Summary
Platte River at Louisville: NGPC inland river rules on the lower-Platte Louisville public reach. Confirm current official regulations.
Target Species
Channel Catfish, Flathead Catfish, Blue Catfish
Access, Parking, and Regulations
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