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Nebraska Fishing News & Opportunities

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Spring trout stockings are underway

It's go time! Nebraska Game and Parks is busy stocking rainbow and cutbow trout from one end of the state to the other, with many fish near or exceeding 12 inches. Trout stockings began the week of March 3 and are planned to continue throughout the month. Find a location near you and bring a friend!

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Attend a virtual fisheries meeting

Hear from staff, give feedback and get updates on fishing near you at an upcoming virtual fisheries meeting. Six of them are planned for March 24-26, one for each Game and Parks Fisheries district, plus a statewide meeting discussing the new Aquatic Habitat Plan [ [link removed] ]. Attend as many as you like!

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Two Rivers Trout Lake now open, with new regulations

A sure sign of spring is the opening of the trout lake at Two Rivers State Recreation Area. It reopened March 8; the lake is stocked with more than 7,500 12-inch rainbow trout for your fishing fun! Be aware there are some new regulations in place (including one allowing for catch-and-release).

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Become a youth fishing instructor

Love to fish, and want to help others learn about the activity you love? Become a youth fishing instructor! We offer free workshops to help you get started. 

Receive the training and tools you need to conduct youth fishing clinics. And, as a trained volunteer, you'll have access to Nebraska Game and Parks' loaner fishing equipment and educational materials for events, as well as some program incentives. Several trainings are coming up — check our calendar to learn more and sign up.

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Additional Opportunities


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Learn fly-fishing and fly-tying basics

Get ready to catch trout and panfish this spring! Two upcoming workshops will teach fly-fishing and fly-tying tips. Equipment is included and both new and experienced anglers are welcome.  

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Tips for catching early spring walleye 

While everyone wants to be out fishing right now, it can be a challenging time of year for anglers. In his newest blog, Daryl Bauer discusses strategies for catching walleye right now.

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The Trout Slam in 2024: A look back

The Nebraska Trout Slam is still going strong, and you can enter right now [ [link removed] ]. But how did anglers fare in 2024? Read more to learn where fish were caught and who completed the Slam.

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Fishing improvements planned at Windmill

An Aquatic Habitat Project is planned for Windmill State Recreation Area, an Interstate 80 park south of Gibbon. See details at the link below, and learn about other fishing improvements [ [link removed] ].

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Display your fishing permit on a hard card

Ditch your paper permit for a durable, wallet-sized hard card, featuring beautiful art. Available for just $8, these cards stand up to wear and tear and conveniently display your current permits.

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Strategies for early open-water fishing

The days are longer and water temps are warming. The time is now for some early open-water fishing action! Browse through these tips to help make the most of this exciting time of year.

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