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Nebraska Fishing News & Opportunities

Isaac Howser with state record bigmouth buffalo fish, at 63 pounds

Check out Nebraska's newest state record fish?

In his blog, Daryl Bauer shared photos of the latest state record fish in Nebraska, including a 63-pound bigmouth buffalo. Follow the link below to learn more, and keep fishing! You never know if your next catch may be one for the record books.

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Lajuana Davis with Take 'em Fishing grand prize

Four anglers win grand prizes in Take ?em Fishing challenge

Simply for taking someone fishing, four people took home the grand prizes in Nebraska's Take 'em Fishing program. The prizes included a two-night Nebraska state park cabin stay, fishing gear, a fishing kayak and other outdoor gear.

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Someone holding a rainbow trout

Take advantage of stocked trout to finish your Trout Slam

Have you completed the Nebraska Trout Slam? Doing so just got easier: Rainbow trout are being stocked statewide throughout the fall and winter. Find the stocking schedule on our website and plan a fishing trip!

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Additional Opportunities

Youth fishing instructor working with a child

Sign up to become a youth fishing instructor

Do something amazing: Become a youth fishing instructor and pass on your skills! Game and Parks is certifying new instructors at a workshop on Oct. 23 in Lincoln.

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Someone releasing a bluegill

How to hold a fish you plan to release

When practicing catch and release fishing, it's important to learn how to hold a fish to minimize stress or injury. Here's a few guidelines from the Take Me Fishing blog.

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Dish of miso walleye

Delicious recipe for miso walleye

Add a kick of flavor to your fish with this recipe for miso walleye. White miso enhances flavor and makes this recipe a winner. Save it and try it sometime soon!

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Mating display of plains pocketbook mussels

Raising freshwater mussels in Nebraska

Freshwater mussels are native to Nebraska's rivers and streams. In 2014, efforts began to raise the vulnerable plain pocketbook species of mussel in a fish hatchery. Learn more online.

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My First Fish certificate

Download a "My First Fish" certificate

Catching your first fish is always worth commemorating. Make the occasion extra special for someone and print out this customizable, full-color "My First Fish" certificate.

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Tackle box with different kinds of lures

How to fish a spoon

Fishing spoons are among the most popular lures and are easy to use. Learning how to fish a spoon is a great way to practice casting and retrieving, jigging and other fishing techniques. Here are some tips on how to fish with them.

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