Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for another spring and summer of fun with Community Fishing Events.
Community Fishing Events provide opportunities for people of all ages who have never fished or have not fished in years to learn and enjoy the activity. Rods and reels, as well as bait and fishing instruction, will be available for free.
“Come join us at one or several of our events to learn how to fish or to bring a friend and spend time fishing,” said Larry Pape, fisheries education specialist. “Fishing is a fun, convenient activity that can provide quality time for everyone, and we are here to help you have great outdoor experiences.”
Look for the Community Fishing Events Trailer at each site. Appropriate fishing and park permits are required. All fishing regulations apply.
The fifth year of the Discover Fly-Fishing program also will kick off May 25 at Lincoln’s Holmes Lake. Discover Fly-Fishing events, which are held in conjunction with Community Fishing Events, are free and open to anyone interested in a basic introduction to fly-fishing. Learn about the equipment and how to use it, then watch a fly-tying demonstration. Loaner fly rods will be available.
The following Community Fishing Events are from 6-8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The schedule is:
- May 7 – Scottsbluff, Riverside Discovery Center Pond, 4-6 p.m.
- May 25 – Lincoln, Holmes Lake
- June 1 – Grand Island, Mormon Island State Recreation Area No. 1
- June 1 – Omaha, Fontenelle Park Pond
- June 2 – North Platte, Birdwood Lake
- June 7 – Papillion, Lake Halleck
- June 8 – Henderson, City Park Pond, 9 a.m.-noon
- June 11 – Scottsbluff, Terry’s Pit, 4-7 p.m.
- June 14 – Lincoln, Holmes Lake
- June 15 – Omaha, Towl Park Pond
- June 20 – Lincoln, Bowling Lake
- June 21 – Bellevue, Kramer Park Lake
- June 22 – Norfolk, Skyview Lake
- July 5 – Lincoln, Holmes Lake
- July 6 – Omaha, Benson Park Pond
- July 7 – Broken Bow, Melham Lake
- July 11 – Papillion, Lake Halleck
- July 12 – Lincoln, Bowling Lake
- July 13 – Norfolk, Skyview Lake
- July 14 – Holdrege, North Park Lake
- July 18 – Omaha, Fontenelle Park Pond
- July 19 – Papillion, Prairie Queen Lake
- July 20 – Gibbon, Windmill SRA No. 2
- July 25 – Bellevue, Kramer Park Lake
- July 27 – Grand Island, Mormon Island SRA No. 1
- July 27 – Schuyler, City Park Pond
- Aug. 1 – Papillion, Lake Halleck
- Aug. 2 – Lincoln, Holmes Lake
- Aug. 4 – Kearney, Fort Kearny SRA No. 6
- Aug. 12 – North Platte, Iron Horse Lake
- Sept. 10 – Scottsbluff, Riverside Discovery Center Pond, 4-7 p.m.
Discover Fly-Fishing – 6-8 p.m.
- May 25 – Lincoln, Holmes Lake
- June 1 – Omaha, Fontenelle Park Pond
- June 21 – Bellevue, Kramer Park Lake
- July 12 – Lincoln, Bowling Lake
- July 27 – Grand Island, Mormon Island SRA No. 1
Family Fun Event – 6-10 p.m.
- June 7, July 12, Aug. 23 – McCook, Red Willow Reservoir
Hooked for Life – 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
- May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 9 – McCook, Barnett Park Ponds
Other events
- May 20 – Statewide, Free Fishing and Park Entry Day
- May 20 – Kearney, Fort Kearny SRA No. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- May 24 – Kearney, Archway Lakes (Firefighters Museum), Cops and Bobbers, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- May 29 – Kearney, Fort Kearny SRA No. 6, Fish Fort Kearny, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
- June 3 – Loup City, Bowman Lake, Polish Days Family Fishing, 1-3 p.m.
- June 3 – Kearney, Yanney Lake, Heritage Day, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
- June 17 – Ravenna, Ravenna Lake, Family Fishing at Annevar Days, 2-4 p.m.
- June 21 – Kearney, Archway Lakes (Firefighters Museum), Reels and Rescues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- June 24 – Lincoln, Branched Oak Lake, White Perch Tournament, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- July 22 – Lincoln, Holmes Lake, Cornhusker State Games, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- July 25 – Kearney, Archway Lakes (Firefighters Museum), Hooks and Ladders, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- July 25 – Bellevue, Kramer Park Lake, Discover Bow Fishing, 6-8 p.m.
Visit OutdoorNebraska.gov for more information on Family Fishing Events or to purchase fishing or park permits.
