Scotts Bluff County · canal · order 2 river · seasonal
Butcher Drain
Butcher Drain is a canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from Nebraska's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Overcast
95°
67°
16 mph
4%
Fri
Overcast
91°
61°
13 mph
3%
Sat
Clear
96°
63°
18 mph
1%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Lippencott Reservoir2.3 mi
- Browns Canyon Reservoir Number 12.5 mi
- Lowery Reservoir2.7 mi
- Sheep Creek5.3 mi
- Fanning Reservoir4.3 mi
- Horse Creek5.8 mi
- Kiowa Creek5.1 mistocked Mar 2, 2026
- Owl Creek6.3 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official NE regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Butcher Drain fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Butcher Drain?+
Yes — Nebraska requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Butcher Drain?+
Butcher Drain is a canal in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.