Nebraska Fishing Regulations
Are you familiar with the fishing regulation in Nebraska?
It is never a bad idea to check it again before your next outing.
Nebraska Fishing License
Purchasing a fishing license you are helping to preserve the environment and also ensure that future generations can enjoy fishing as you are.
Among other things, your fishing license fees support fisheries and hatcheries management, education programs about fishing and conservation, protection of endangered species.
Here it is where you can get your fishing license.
Links to Nebraska Government Agencies
Here are a few websites of Nebraska's agencies involved in regulation and conservation.
Nebraska Fishing News
Check out what is the latest fishing buzz in Nebraska.
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Conestoga Lake near Denton targeted for renovation
- Plans are in the works to renovate Conestoga Lake near Denton to improve water quality and enhance fishing and other recreation ... nearly 50 years and shrunken the lake to 211 acres. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Nebraska Department of ...
- Lincoln Journal Star
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- 3/19/2012 3:56:56 AM
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Spring switch
- Since it looks like open water from here on out, now is a good time to look at early-spring fishing strategies. One strategy is to fish for cold-water fish. Early spring and late fall are two of my favorite times for catching Nebraska trout, a very ...
- Lincoln Journal Star
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- 3/18/2012 8:30:08 AM
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Outdoors events, 3/18
- Shooting event — CMP, 1-5 p.m., Lincoln Izaak Walton League, half-mile south of 134th Street and Nebraska 2. Contact: Dough, 402-327-7161, dlw4052@yahoo.com. Fishing event — 2012 Catfish Tournament, Nebraska Catfish Anglers Association ...
- Lincoln Journal Star
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- 3/17/2012 11:11:47 PM
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Nebraska Prep Track & Field Results Saturday
- Shot put: Tori Sutter, Beatrice, 37-06. Team scoring: Alma 79, Ord 62, Elm Creek 46, Hastings St. Cecilia 45, Gibbon 40, Nebraska Christian 30, Louisville 29, Arapahoe 28, Wood River 24, Southern Valley 23, Kearney Catholic 20, Ravenna 9.
- Omaha World-Herald
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- 3/17/2012 9:38:43 PM
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Game and Parks veteran to lead Nebraska agency
- "The wise stewardship of Nebraska's fish, wildlife and parkland resources touches the lives of all Nebraskans in very positive ways." Douglas has climbed the ranks by working both in the fisheries and wildlife divisions. He was the wildlife ...
- North Platte Telegraph
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- 3/16/2012 9:54:14 PM
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Canadian invasion
- But why not head to Nebraska where it’s racing weather, unlike the current conditions in Canada. “Sunday, I was ice fishing out on a lake with snow all around,” Klym said. “We came down to here to 80 degree weather, so it’s quite the change.”
- Beatrice Daily Sun
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- 3/16/2012 7:23:54 PM
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Jim Douglas named new Game and Parks director
- Douglas, who began his 38-year career with the state agency as a conservation aide at the North Platte Fish Hatchery, was one of three finalists for the director's position. Mark Brohman, executive director of the Nebraska Environmental Trust, and Roger ..
- Lincoln Journal Star
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- 3/16/2012 1:33:09 PM
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Gavins Point Dam boating restrictions to remain
- The restrictions affect boats but not shore fishing. "There have been some boats capsized in the past," corps spokesman Gary Ledbetter told KCAU-TV. Some recreationists in the region say the restrictions are no longer needed, will take away ...
- Norfolk Daily News
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- 3/16/2012 6:59:26 AM
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Nebraska Prep Baseball Results Thursday
- Gretna 4, Omaha Benson 1. Millard South 4, Omaha Burke 3. W: Houston (1-0) L: Pullen (0-1) 2B: Millard South, Regan. 3B: Millard South, Fowler. Burke, Pullen. Highlights: Ryan DeVries went 3 for 4 with two hits, including the game winner for Top ...
- Omaha World-Herald
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- 3/15/2012 7:46:34 PM
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Flooding hurts smelt in lakes Oahe, Sakakawea
- Dave Fryda, Missouri River system supervisor for the North Dakota Game and Fish Department, said the upshot is the bite for walleyes and pike on the upper reach of Oahe may be better this season because of fewer smelt in the system. "Fishing ...
- Norfolk Daily News
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- 3/15/2012 4:26:08 PM
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Fishing boat sinks in New Zealand, 8 feared dead
- Eight people are feared dead after a fishing boat sank off New Zealand. Police say the boat "Easy Rider" was carrying three crew members and six passengers when it capsized early Thursday near remote Stewart Island. Police say one survivor was found about
- Columbus Telegram
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- 3/15/2012 2:02:58 PM
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Friends, comrades offer tribute to late McCook policeman, fire chief
- Law enforcement officers and firefighters pay tribute to former McCook, Nebraska, Police Officer and fire administrator ... Once he had me pulled over for a light out on my old '62 Buick fishing car, Blanch. It wasn't as good looking as you might imagine.
- McCook Daily Gazette
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- 3/15/2012 9:59:35 AM
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Nebraska back on political map
- In 2008, Nebraska Democrats got showered with some presidential election love, garnering visits from Barack Obama and Chelsea Clinton. This year, for the first time in three decades, Nebraska Republicans can expect to be wooed. A Southern two ...
- Omaha World-Herald
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- 3/14/2012 11:58:17 PM
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Feds say Wyo. tribe's bald eagle permit a first
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says the permit it issued to the Northern Arapaho Tribe allowing it to kill up to two bald eagles for religious purposes is the first of its kind ever issued to an American Indian tribe. Matt Hogan is assistant regional .
- Columbus Telegram
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- 3/14/2012 3:22:54 PM
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Death of Wash. boy third gun accident in 3 weeks
- Opposition to the bill mainly focused on the cost of providing safety devices to hundreds of fish and wildlife volunteers and hunting safety instructors. The bill floundered in the House as lawmakers turned their focus to the state budget. State Rep.
- Columbus Telegram
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- 3/14/2012 3:22:54 PM
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Anthony 'Tony' Blake Eschliman
- Tony's hobbies included hunting, fishing, boating, gardening, and working on his home. He was an avid NASCAR and Nebraska Cornhusker Football fan. He loved barbecuing for his family and friends.
Tony is survived by wife, Anita of 12.5 years and his ...
- McCook Daily Gazette
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- 3/14/2012 7:08:58 AM
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NH town votes to change name of Jew Pond
- Residents of a rural New Hampshire town have voted to rename a fishing and skating spot that's been called Jew Pond since the 1920s. The 104-33 vote Tuesday night allows the board of selectmen to ask the U.S. Board of Geographic Names to officially change
- Columbus Telegram
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- 3/13/2012 10:55:03 PM
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Wyoming tribe gets rare permit to kill bald eagles
- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has taken the unusual step of issuing a permit allowing an American Indian tribe in Wyoming to kill two bald eagles for religious purposes. The agency's decision comes after the Northern Arapaho Tribe filed a federal ...
- Columbus Telegram
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- 3/13/2012 4:49:59 PM
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Veterans tame wolf-dogs at Calif. rescue center
- Besides the wolf-dogs, Lockwood has four rescued horses, 16 parrots, six peacocks and a duck. "We rescued 33 koi fish from a house that was in foreclosure. My husband made a 200,000-gallon pond and now we have thousands of fish," Lindner said. Lindner and
- Columbus Telegram
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- 3/13/2012 11:13:32 AM
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Settle the bill for Lake Wanahoo
- The NRD board last week forged ahead and signed an interlocal agreement with the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission ... Features include seven fishing jetties, no wake-boating, 74 camper pads for recreational vehicles, 60 camping sites, day ...
- Lincoln Journal Star
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- 3/12/2012 9:58:58 PM
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Teen to host fundraiser for blind kids
- All the money raised will go to National Camps for the Blind, which runs summer camps where blind children can ride horses, hike, canoe and fish. "It's a week these kids can have freedom to do what they want," Christian said, "and it's free for them."
- Lincoln Journal Star
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- 3/12/2012 9:13:02 AM
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Local digest
- Nominations will be accepted from organizations or individuals throughout Nebraska and western Iowa ... shipping costs for the shoes that are collected. St. Anthony has fish fries Fridays COLUMBUS — St. Anthony’s Catholic Church will ...
- Columbus Telegram
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- 3/12/2012 5:09:39 AM
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Lady Antebellum brings tour to Mid-America Center
- Missing fish As I mentioned before ... The three were all fairly mobile during their set, traveling to various platform levels. 2. Nebraska vs. Iowa Thompson Square called the audience Omaha. Rucker called the audience Council Bluffs.
- Norfolk Daily News
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- 3/11/2012 1:17:36 PM
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Traveling the Amazon: Kiss Him Goodbye
- At the port of San Cristobal, I jumped off to explore as the ship was loaded with large wooden blue crates of fish covered with a layer of ice ... I showed them my mini-photo show of Nebraska and other images from around the world. Often they shyly ...
- North Platte Bulletin
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- 3/11/2012 11:01:36 AM
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Gators galore in Louisiana swamp country
- The seven passengers from Nebraska and Florida wanted Lily to join the tour ... Watch snow egrets forage for fish or frogs, or a string of silhouetted cormorants lining bare limbs like holiday lights? But the swamp offers more than wildlife.
- Lincoln Journal Star
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- 3/11/2012 8:59:54 AM
Nebraska Guides/Outfitters
Want to learn a new fishing technique or need some help for you next outing? Check out one of the guide/outfitter services listed below.
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Nebraska Fishing Clubs
Want to join an interest group near you?
Look up the following list of fishing clubs in Nebraska.
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