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Jerry Kane
Public Information Officer | jerry.kane@nebraska.gov
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Two Nebraska Lakes Among Top 100 for Fishing and Boating
LINCOLN – Voters have selected two Nebraska lakes to a list of 100 family-friendly boating and fishing lakes in the nation.
The following Nebraska lakes made the annual top 100 list, which is compiled annually by the Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation (RBFF): Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area (SRA), No. 59; and Harlan County Reservoir, No. 94.
“Lake McConaughy is located in western Nebraska at the edge of the beautiful Sandhills, which provide Lake Mac with more than 75 miles of white, sandy beaches, all of which are open to the public,” said Colby Johnson, superintendent of Lake McConaughy SRA. “Boating and fishing infrastructure is located conveniently at several areas around the lake and anglers can target dozens of fish species.”
Lake McConaughy is located near Ogallala in Keith County, and Harlan County Reservoir is located near Republican City.
Florida’s Everglades National Park was voted the No. 1 place to fish and boat in America. The list was announced June 2 by RBFF. Nearly 650,000 votes were tallied nationwide in this America’s Top Family Fishing and Boating Spots Sweepstakes – up 132 percent from 2015.
Criteria for the top places to boat and fish included having a public body of water within an hour of a major city, good fishing opportunities and family-friendly amenities.
RBFF also encouraged Nebraskans and anglers and boaters across the nation to celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, June 4-12, by enjoying their favorite fishing or boating lakes.
RBFF is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase participation in recreational fishing and boating, thereby restoring and protecting the nation’s aquatic natural resources.
For a complete list of the top 100 lakes, visit:
https://www.takemefishing.org/blog/june-2016/check-out-america%E2%80%99s-top-family-fishing-and-boating/.
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Enjoy Events in June at Niobrara State Park
LINCOLN – Throughout June, Niobrara State Park will hold a variety of family-friendly events for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.
Scheduled events are:
• June 11, National Park Service Special Event: Children will participate in interactive activities at an educational trailer.
• June 17, National Park Service presents “Life on the Missouri:” Learn more about the historic people and river craft of North America’s longest river.
• June 18, Buffalo Cookout: The meal will be served at 6 p.m. at the Buffalo Cookout Pavilion. Cost is $12 for ages 13 and older, and $8 for children. Reservations are required.
• June 19, 7th Annual Father’s Day Fishing Tournament: Prizes will be awarded for biggest fish and most fish caught. Loaner fishing poles will be available.
Niobrara SP is located west of Niobrara in Knox County. A park entry permit is required. For more information, call 402-857-3373.
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High Algae Levels Spur Heath Advisory at Pawnee Lake
LINCOLN – A health advisory is in effect at Pawnee Lake in Lancaster County.
During testing earlier this week, the Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality detected elevated levels of toxic blue-green algae at the lake. Visitors to Pawnee State Recreation Area should avoid full body contact activities such as swimming, wading, skiing, jet skiing, etc. Non-contact activities such as boating, fishing and camping are OK.
The lake will be tested weekly through the summer months, and the health advisory will be lifted if the algae levels return to normal.
A park permit is required of each vehicle entering the park.
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