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Nebraska Fishing News & Opportunities
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No fishing permit needed on Free Fishing and Park Entry Day
Want to introduce your friends and family to fishing for free? Saturday, May 18 is Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, the one day each year when you don't need a fishing permit to go fish. You also won't need a park entry permit to visit a Nebraska state park, so find one to go fishing at near you.
Visit the link below to learn about all the fun fishing events taking place this day, including fishing derbies, beginner fishing programs and more.
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Community Fishing events introduce, or reintroduce, people to fishing
Would you like to learn how to fish — or get back into the sport after years away? Community Fishing events are sponsored by Nebraska Game and Parks and include free instruction and loaner equipment. A series of events will be held across the state starting in May; check it out!
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A hot fishing spot right now: Calamus Reservoir
Looking for a great place to fish this spring? Check out Calamus Reservoir. According to fisheries biologist Daryl Bauer, the reservoir is full of water, the walleye spawn is over and fish are feeding. "White bass fishing is hot, and there are always some big channel cats to catch," Bauer said. Learn more online.
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Additional Opportunities
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 Celebrate with "My First Fish" certificate
If someone you know recently caught their first fish, here's one way to commemorate the occasion. Download and fill out this "My First Fish" certificate — you can even include a photo!
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 Fishing Flanagan: A lake in the city
While things weren't looking good initially, Nebraskaland writer Jenny Nguyen-Wheatley discovered that Flanagan Lake in Omaha offers some action-packed fishing in the spring. Here's her story.
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 How to handle fish correctly
Whether you're planning to release a fish you catch or legally keep it for your dinner, you need to handle it properly. For the fish's sake — and yours, too. Here's how to do it correctly.
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 Recipe for scallion and ginger baked walleye
Make something amazing with your next catch of walleye! In this recipe, fish gently cooks in parchment packets, creating its own steam and staying moist.
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 Bring the family to a fishing derby
Enjoy fun, food and fishing at the Bob Bruner Memorial Fishing Derby on May 18. Come out to Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area and bring the family!
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 Join us for Fish Fest at the C on May 18
Join us for a free beginner and family-friendly fishing event at Lake Cunningham. This event is held on Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, so no fishing permit is needed.
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Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
2200 North 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE 68503
402-471-0641
www.OutdoorNebraska.gov
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission is responsible for stewardship of the state's fish, wildlife, parklands and outdoor recreation opportunities.
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