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Nebraska Fishing News & Opportunities
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More rainbow trout being stocked in April
More good fishing opportunities are out there waiting for you this month. Spring stocking of rainbow and cutbow trout began in March, and continues this month in public waters statewide. Many of these larger fish are near or exceeding 12 inches in length! Find a lake near you and bring a friend or family member.
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Heat up your fishing with the Midwest Walleye Challenge
Set a challenge for yourself as an angler — and help fish management in Nebraska at the same time. The Midwest Walleye Challenge is a unique fishing tournament where even catching nothing counts as valuable data, as biologists will learn about the status of walleye fisheries from the reports you submit.
Now through June 29, sign up and record your walleye catches. You may win prizes for it; more than $5,000 in prizes will be awarded throughout the competition.
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Help us improve: Take trout fishing survey
Nebraska Game and Parks is seeking valuable input from trout anglers, particularly those who fish put-and-take lakes. Take a few minutes and respond to this Game and Parks survey, which will be used to inform future trout management and stocking decisions in Nebraska.
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Just caught a fish? Handle with care
Whether you plan to release your catch or keep it, be sure to handle it properly. It's good for the fish's sake and yours! Fish should be handled minimally, though their coat of slime can make that challenging. Here's some tips on what to do, including how to proceed if you want to snap a photo first.
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Additional Opportunities
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 Discover the joy of fly-fishing
Ever wanted to learn fly-fishing basics in a fun and welcoming environment? Nebraska Game and Parks is hosting free fly-fishing workshops in Lincoln, Grand Island, Omaha and Bellevue.
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 New and recent aquatic habitat improvements
Game and Parks staff are continually at work on aquatic habitat projects, improving water bodies and angler access. Here's a roundup of new or completed projects you can enjoy this year.
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 Catch up on virtual fisheries meetings
Missed one of the virtual fisheries meetings? All five regional meetings, plus a statewide one focused on the newly released Aquatic Habitat Plan, are now available on YouTube.
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 Last call: Ladies' beginner fishing workshops
It's not too late! Women are encouraged to sign up for an Intro or Next Steps fishing class at Conestoga or Olive Creek, both near Lincoln. Fishing basics are taught in a friendly environment.
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 Video: How we collect walleye eggs
Every April, Game and Parks fisheries staff work to collect walleye eggs during spawning, to later be used for stocking throughout the state. Learn more and watch a video online.
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 How to tie a quality fishing knot
An effective fishing knot can make the difference between landing that trophy fish or losing it. Experienced angler Daryl Bauer keeps it simple with just a few knots he returns to. Learn how to tie his favorite one.
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 North 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402-471-0641
www.OutdoorNebraska.gov
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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