Fishing Guide & Reports
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission publishes an annual fishing guide, which includes useful information including fishing regulations, state records, public fishing areas and much more.
Learn to Fish
Nebraska has incredible fishing opportunities! Check out these fishing resources to learn more about where, when and how to fish.
Going Fishing Guide
This basic fishing guide covers everything you need to know to get started in the rewarding sport of angling. Topics include fishing equipment and tackle, casting and knot tying techniques, tips for targeting species you can catch from shore, fish identification and fishing regulations. Whether you’re curious about how to tell the difference between a bluegill and a green sunfish, or you’re looking for a refresher on how to fish a Texas rig – this guide has the answers.
Resources
If you are new or returning to fishing, Nebraska Game and Parks offers a variety of resources to get you up-to-speed and catching fish in no time.
Fishing Forecast: Your guide to Nebraska’s Waters
Our annual fishing forecast can help you pick your next place to fish. The forecast contains research statistics and graphs to explain sampling information for important sport fish species sampled across Nebraska.
Immerse yourself
Want to learn more about catching the big one? Want some advice from our experts on lures to use and locations to go? Check out our additional resources, which include fishing tips, techniques and much more!
Fish for trout
Several Nebraska streams have naturally reproducing trout populations, but most of Nebraska’s trout are stocked in lakes. Find all the resources you need to fish for trout.
Bowfishing
Bowfishing combines the challenge of bow hunting with the thrill of fishing. Rivers, lakes, sandpits and backwaters — Nebraska has lots to offer bow anglers.
Fishing videos
Browse our fishing playlist on YouTube and get inspired to go fishing. You also can find tips on where to fish and what to fish in Fisheries Biologist Daryl Bauer’s video series Angle on Angling.
Barbs & Backlashes
Want to know what’s happening in the world of fishing? Need advice on the best equipment or the right bait to use during a particular season? Read top-notch advice from an expert angler — who also happens to be a fisheries biologist.
Visit Schramm
Schramm Education Center allows visitors to learn about Nebraska’s aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems through unique, interactive exhibits. Visitors also can access the ponds, nature trails and historic fish hatchery at Schramm Park.
Fisheries programs
Learn everything about how Nebraska Game and Parks works to enhance angling opportunities and the fishing experience by making habitat improvements, building angler access sites and more.
Fishing Permits
Purchase stamps, resident and non-resident fishing permits here.
Park Pricing
A park entry permit is required to visit state parks and may be purchased at the park, statewide Game and Parks offices and permit vendors, or in advance of your arrival online. View those fees, as well as attraction and amenity pricing.