Learn ice-fishing at four events in January

Learn the basics of ice-fishing or pick up a few new tips from experienced anglers at Discover Ice-Fishing clinics in January.

Nebraska Game and Parks? Youth Fishing Program will host three on-ice events and one classroom event. Join us in Norfolk, Lincoln and Omaha and explore a new hobby; see the schedule and more details at the link below.

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Fly rod building class for beginners starts in January

Why purchase a new fly rod when you can fish one with the satisfaction of knowing you?ve built it yourself.

Nebraska Game and Parks is helping sponsor a fly rod building class for beginners this winter. The class will be held seven consecutive Wednesdays at 6 p.m. Central time, starting Jan. 10, at the Turpin Outdoor Education Center in Lincoln.

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Still time to fish for stocked rainbow trout?

With mild weather hanging around, Nebraskans can still take advantage of the opportunity to fish for stocked rainbow and cutthroat trout.

Trout 10 inches and larger have been stocked in urban and parks waters around the state this fall; find the stocking locations online. Not only are trout fun for anglers of all ages, but they provide a challenge, too ? check out the Trout Slam.

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Get ready for ice-fishing

When will we have safe ice? Daryl Bauer isn't sure, but he knows one thing: It's time to start getting ready. Read his latest blog for tips on how to prepare, so you're ready to go when conditions are right.

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Buy fishing permits for 2024, and consider a hard card

Annual fishing permits for 2024 are available! Take advantage now so you don't miss a day of fishing.

These permits allow access to a whole year's worth of fishing. Make it a gift and give someone else that experience too!

When you purchase, add on an attractive, durable hard card to display the permit on. These wallet-sized cards will stand up to water and repeated trips in and out of tackle boxes.

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