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Nebraska Fishing News & Opportunities

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No fishing permit needed on Free Fishing and Park Entry Day

Want to introduce your friends and family to fishing for free? Saturday, May 18 is Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, the one day each year when you don't need a fishing permit to go fish. You also won't need a park entry permit to visit a Nebraska state park, so find one to go fishing at near you.

Visit the link below to learn about all the fun fishing events taking place this day, including fishing derbies, beginner fishing programs and more.?

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Anglers showing off their catch

Community Fishing events introduce, or reintroduce, people to fishing?

Would you like to learn how to fish ? or get back into the sport after years away? Community Fishing events are sponsored by Nebraska Game and Parks and include free instruction and loaner equipment. A series of events will be held across the state starting in May; check it out!

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Anglers on a boat at Calamus Reservoir at sunset

A hot fishing spot right now: Calamus Reservoir

Looking for a great place to fish this spring? Check out Calamus Reservoir. According to fisheries biologist Daryl Bauer, the reservoir is full of water, the walleye spawn is over and fish are feeding. "White bass fishing is hot, and there are always some big channel cats to catch," Bauer said. Learn more online.

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Additional Opportunities

Boy holding a fish he caught

Celebrate with "My First Fish" certificate

If someone you know recently caught their first fish, here's one way to commemorate the occasion. Download and fill out this "My First Fish" certificate ? you can even include a photo!

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A fishing guide holding a northern pike he caught out of Flanagan Lake

Fishing Flanagan: A lake in the city

While things weren't looking good initially, Nebraskaland writer Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley discovered that Flanagan Lake in Omaha offers some action-packed fishing in the spring. Here's her story.

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Someone holding a bluegill in lake water, about to release

How to handle fish correctly

Whether you're planning to release a fish you catch or legally keep it for your dinner, you need to handle it properly. For the fish's sake ? and yours, too. Here's how to do it correctly.

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Walleye cooked in packets of parchment paper

Recipe for scallion and ginger baked walleye

Make something amazing with your next catch of walleye! In this recipe, fish gently cooks in parchment packets, creating its own steam and staying moist.?

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Girl fishing from a pier at a state park fishing derby

Bring the family to a fishing derby

Enjoy fun, food and fishing at the Bob Bruner Memorial Fishing Derby on May 18. Come out to Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area and bring the family!

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Father and son pose together while fishing in Omaha lake

Join us for Fish Fest at the C on May 18

Join us for a free beginner and family-friendly fishing event at Lake Cunningham. This event is held on Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, so no fishing permit is needed.

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