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Six tips for better fall fishing

A man fishes along a bank during fall

The weather may be cooling, but the fishing is heating up.

In Nebraska, fall is an excellent time for catching fish — and larger ones, to boot. Fish know winter is coming and are concentrating on fattening up.

Here are six tips to make your fall fishing even better. Take a look, then plan a fishing trip with a buddy!

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Check out the 2025-2026 Stubble Access Guide

Find great places to hunt pheasants and other wildlife with the 2025-2026 Stubble Access Guide. It shows public, walk-in areas where wheat and milo stubble has been left tall following harvest, providing excellent cover and hunting opportunities.

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Fall color at Indian Cave State Park

Campaign raising funds for color-blindness glasses

Fall color is splashing across trees throughout Nebraska, but for people with color-blindness, those vibrant hues are lost. Color-blindness can also impact activities like hiking, fishing, birdwatching and hunting.

In this article, learn more about Nebraska Game and Parks' campaign to raise funds for color-blindness glasses — and how you can help.

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Explore the world of pronghorns

Did you know the fastest land animal in North America can be found in Nebraska? Join us for a webinar led by Game and Parks educators as we explore the fascinating pronghorn.

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A day for veterans at Platte River State Park

In honor of those who have served our country, Platte River State Park will host an appreciation event for veterans Nov. 8. The first 50 visitors with a military ID will get a token for a free shooting activity.

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One last hurrah for Halloween

Can't get enough of Halloween? More fun awaits you. On Nov. 1, come to Red Willow State Recreation Area for some pumpkin painting, trick-or-treating and a campsite decorating contest.

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An angler fishing in a lake in fall

Convenient places to fish in Nebraska

Find an easy-to-access place to fish this fall. Nebraska Game and Parks has compiled a list of family-friendly fishing spots located near Nebraska's largest communities, as well as along I-80. Pick one or several to enjoy this fall.

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A great blue heron in a marshy area

Nebraska's freshwater predators

These critters aren't what you typically think of when you hear the word "predator." And yet these water-dwelling creatures are fierce and have interesting stories to tell. Learn more about freshwater predators in this new article.

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A pheasant in tall grass

Understanding a pheasant's daily patterns

Much like humans, ring-necked pheasants keep to a relatively predictable daily pattern. Understanding that routine can lead to better hunts. Read more from Nebraska Game and Parks' upland game program manager.

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