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Fishing Guides and Reports

Each year, Nebraska Game and Parks publishes a number of guides and reports, from regulations to sampling reports. Read on to learn more.

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Fishing Guide

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission publishes an annual fishing guide, which includes useful information including regulations, state records, public fishing areas and much more.

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Fishing Forecast

With about 450 lakes and streams open to public fishing, deciding where to fish in Nebraska can sometimes be challenging. Our annual fishing forecast contains research statistics and graphs to explain sampling information for important sport fish species sampled across Nebraska from the previous year. Daryl Bauer, Game and Parks fisheries outreach program manager, also provides useful tips for Nebraska anglers.

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Stocking reports

Nebraska’s fisheries managers employ many tools to maintain and enhance our state’s fish populations and fishing opportunities. Stocking fish is just one of those tools. Each year millions of fish are stocked in Nebraska waters from one end of the state to the other; dozens of species are stocked in hundreds of waters. Use our interactive database to search stockings.

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Fish sampling reports

Fish sampling reports include statistics for area public water bodies that were surveyed by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Information contained within the reports will help anglers decide on where the best fishing for a variety of species can be found based on survey results

Bowfishing regulations

Bowfishing regulations

Nebraska has regulations for bowfishing, or archery fishing. Find the highlights you need to know, as well as FAQ’s for bowfishing in the state. 

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