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Nebraska Fishing News & Opportunities

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Channel catfish headed for waters statewide

Looking for a reason to try a new fishing hole? This is it: more than 150,000 channel catfish are headed to over 180 waterbodies all across Nebraska. From rural reservoirs to city ponds, stocking efforts will begin in late August and continue on through September. 

Raised at the North Platte State Fish Hatchery, these 10-inch fish have been overwintered and spent time in other hatchery ponds for further growth. And they are being placed in public waters where natural reproduction of channel cats might not be as robust due to habitat or predation.

To find out where these catfish are being stocked, visit our website and search our online Fish Stocking Database [ [link removed] ]. Pro tip: to get the best results, enter a species, a county and a recent year range. Then hit "Show Matching Settings" to get the results. Flip your phone sideways for better viewing.

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Lake Ogallala renovation success leads to Master Angler trout, expanded opportunity

Two years have passed since Lake Ogallala was renovated, and both creel surveys and recent catch reports are showing a flourishing trout population and lots of opportunity for anglers.

In short: the lake and the nearby waters associated with it are producing lots of trout, including several Master Angler rainbow trout in the past few weeks. Conditions at the lake are ideal for the trout to grow and grow quickly - which means that conditions are also good for those looking for success.

Want to fish for other species? Don't overlook the lake's yellow perch, smallmouth bass and channel catfish populations. If you haven't made a trip to this unique cold-water fishery in recent years -- there is no better time than now. Book a campsite at Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area [ [link removed] ] and get ready to reel in some fun. 

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Summer fish kills part of a natural cycle

Mother nature is sometimes hard to figure out. The recent run of hot temps and sunny weather, followed by a stretch of cloudy days, has led to fish kills in some areas, particularly in smaller bodies of water.

A natural occurrence, these kills are caused by low levels of dissolved oxygen in the water. Learn more about how and why fish kills happen, and what to do when you see or suspect one has happened from our own Daryl Bauer, who blogged about it recently.  

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Eight reasons to go Bluegill fishing

Want to fish for something different? Here are eight good reasons why Bluegill should be your next target species. Read the list (#6 and #7 might surprise you!) and then make your plan to start casting for this ubiquitous fish.

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Boating safety tips 

Whether you are out fishing alone in the early morning, or sharing the water with a range of other watercraft, boating safety is everyone's business. Take a spin through these quick reminders to make your time on the water safer for you and everyone else!

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The under-appreciated Freshwater Drum

Native to Nebraska, the Freshwater Drum offers a hard fight, and if cooked correctly, a tasty treat. Learn more about this unique species, their history and where you have the best chance to find them.

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