Fish Nebraska: April trout stockings; special offer for anglers; fly-tying class

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Nebraska Fishing News & Opportunities

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Rainbow trout continue to be stocked

If you love fishing for rainbow trout, now is the time to get out there! Trout have been stocked in numerous public waters in March, and additional stockings are planned for April, too. Find a location near you at the link below, and get working on your Trout Slam entries!

See stocking schedule

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Special offer for anglers ages 21 and up

Quality Brands of Nebraska has a special offer for Nebraska anglers ages 21 and up. Grab a 30-pack of Busch Light and a Nebraska fishing permit during the month of April and get $10 back via rebate. Already purchased your permit? Buy one for a friend and invite them to go fishing with you!

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Attend beginning fly-fishing and fly-tying class

Get ready to catch trout and panfish this spring, and attend an April 27 workshop at Ponca State Park. Open to all skill levels, this class will help you learn the basics of fly-fishing and fly-tying, with all fishing equipment, materials and tools included.

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Additional Opportunities

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Become a youth fishing instructor

Help introduce the next generation to your passion for fishing — become a certified youth fishing instructor. Sign up for a training session and discover a rewarding volunteer opportunity.

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Catch up on public fisheries meetings

If you missed attending a virtual public fisheries meeting, never fear — they're all online. Watch the recorded sessions and learn about fishing updates and projects around the state.

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Take the Midwest Walleye Challenge

Challenge yourself with this new fishing tournament! You'll be providing useful data to Nebraska fisheries biologists — and may win prizes in the process. Learn more at our website.

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Largemouth bass caught with a carved lure

Exploring a lure carver's beautiful work

Vince Gewinner of Weeping Water makes carved wooden fishing lures that are both beautiful and functional. Take a closer look at his work in this new Nebraskaland Magazine article.

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Fish in the process of being stocked into a lake

Search our fish stocking database

Nebraska Game and Parks stocks millions of fish and dozens of species in waters from one end of the state to the other. Find what's been stocked near you in our searchable database.

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Female angler holding a trout at Fort Robinson State Park

A hot fishing spot right now: Fort Robinson

Spring is a great time to fish a variety of waters at Fort Robinson State Park for trout. Work on completing a Trout Slam, and throw in some spring turkey hunting while you’re at it!

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