Cutthroat, rainbow stocking schedule announced

Ready for some good trout fishing? Cutthroat and rainbow trout are being stocked in public waters this fall and winter throughout the state, and the schedule has been posted online. Visit the link below for details.

The availability of cutthroat trout provides a great opportunity for those wanting to complete their Nebraska Trout Slam. (It?s also a great reason to start pursuing a slam!) See stocking locations at the link below.

See Stocking Locations

Tips for fall fishing success

Fall provides some of the best open-water fishing of the year, as fish feed heavily to prepare for winter. It's also one of the best times of the year to catch big fish. Here are some tips for your fall fishing adventures.

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Explore fish stocking database

We?ve been stocking Nebraska water bodies with a diversity of fish species since the late 1920s. Explore the searchable database that shows which species were stocked when and where.

View Stocking Database

Lake Ogallala fishery to be renovated this fall

Nebraska Game and Parks has announced plans for a fall renovation of the Lake Ogallala fishery, due to deteriorated aquatic habitat conditions and declining sportfish populations. To ensure safety, some temporary closures will be implemented.

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Fall drawdowns and closures to be aware of

Be aware of the status of your favorite water body, as fall drawdowns and closures are taking place in several locations:

• Visitors to Johnson Lake State Recreation Area will notice the?lowering of the lake level?this fall.
• The Sutherland Canal in between Lake Ogallala, Sutherland Reservoir and Lake Maloney?will be drained?to conduct maintenance and inspection activities.
• The access road through Davis Creek Recreation Area will close beginning Oct. 1 for a paving project.