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Fishing Nebraska

EZFishing brings you Nebraska's most comprehensive list of fishing locations, providing interactive maps that show each location's GPS coordinates, nearby facilities (like restaurants, gas stations, marinas and fishing shops), their current and forecasted weather and, if available, their water conditions.

Registered users can rate fishing locations, post their personal/public notes and also tag them with information about fish species generally caught there as well as the most common and effective fishing techniques.

Search Fishing Locations in Nebraska

Find any of the 3792 locations currently available in EZFishing database, to check fishing reports, maps, directions, weather and water conditions.

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Ex. Yakima River or Shasta Lake or 98052.

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Ex. Deep Lake, NorthWest -> Deep Lake in NorthWest.

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Nebraska Fishing Resources

Fishing regulations and licensing, guides/outfitter services and local fishing clubs in Nebraska.

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.

  • Official: Thousands of fish killed in canal
  • COLUMBUS — A Nebraska Game and Parks Commission official estimates several thousand fish died in the Loup Power Canal after water flow from the Loup River was shut off. “It was a very significant kill,” said Jeff Schuckman, a regional fisheries ...
  • Fremont Tribune
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  • 7/25/2017 9:57:00 PM
  • Fish killed in Nebraska after water diversion stops
  • COLUMBUS — Officials say thousands of fish have died since a utility company was forced to stop diverting water from an eastern Nebraska river into its power canal. The fish were killed after water flow from the Loup River to the Loup Public Power ...
  • Lincoln Journal Star
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  • 7/25/2017 9:46:00 PM
  • Fish killed in Nebraska after water diversion stops
  • COLUMBUS, Neb. (AP) - Officials say thousands of fish have died since a utility company was forced to stop diverting water from an eastern Nebraska river into its power canal. The fish kill occurred after water flow from the Loup River to the Loup Public .
  • Norfolk Daily News
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  • 7/25/2017 4:11:00 PM
  • Nebraska State High School Championship Results
  • LINCOLN, Neb. – Mike Mueting and Nick Spencer of Wahoo's Star City team caught a five-fish limit weighing 15.56 pounds to capture The Bass Federation – Nebraska High School Fishing Championship. The event took place July 22 at Merritt Reservoir State ...
  • thefishingwire.com
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  • 7/25/2017 6:33:00 AM
  • Fishing about much more than just fish
  • Plans and preparations were made, and soon I was packing my vehicle with various guns, rods, ammo, and lures for an extended weekend of shooting and fishing in western Nebraska’s panhandle. Just as Roosevelt did in his time of trouble, I, too ...
  • The Grand Island Independent
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  • 7/25/2017 3:41:00 AM
  • Official: Thousands of fish killed in canal
  • COLUMBUS — A Nebraska Game and Parks Commission official estimates several thousand fish died in the Loup Power Canal after water flow from the Loup River was shut off. “It was a very significant kill,” said Jeff Schuckman, a regional fisheries ...
  • Columbus Telegram
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  • 7/24/2017 11:19:00 PM
  • Wahoo’s Mueting, Spencer win state high school fishing tournament
  • LINCOLN, Neb. – Mike Mueting and Nick Spencer of Wahoo’s Star City team caught a five-fish limit weighing 15.56 pounds to capture The Bass Federation – Nebraska High School Fishing Championship. The event took place July 22 at Merritt Reservoir State ...
  • magazine.outdoornebraska.gov
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  • 7/24/2017 9:18:00 PM
  • Estimated 2,000 fish died in Columbus canal
  • LPPD notified the Nebraska Game and Parks about the fish kills, and the NGPC was reportedly aware that Loup Power had little control over diversion of the water into the canal, says a Loup Power Board Meeting letter. Game fish such as catfish, were among .
  • 1011 Now
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  • 7/24/2017 8:33:00 PM
  • Estimated 2,000 Fish Died in Canal
  • LPPD notified the Nebraska Game and Parks about the fish kills, and the NGPC was reportedly aware that Loup Power had little control over diversion of the water into the canal, says a Loup Power Board Meeting letter. Game fish such as catfish, were among .
  • Sand Hills Express
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  • 7/24/2017 5:40:00 PM
  • Heroes on the Water helps vets: 'Paddle, Fish, Heal' motto of the program
  • The breeze was cool and the fishing was good for nearly 55 Nebraska veterans and their families who took advantage of Nebraska Buddy Check’s free day at Sherman Reservoir on July 22 — a date that’s significant to the Buddy Check group. Lutheran ...
  • Kearney Hub
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  • 7/24/2017 5:07:00 PM
  • Fishing report: Lake Arthur offering a wide variety for anglers
  • Muskellunge, bluegill, yellow perch and smallmouth bass are being caught at Tionesta Lake. During evening hours, Nebraska Bridge is a promising spot to set up for crappie and catfish. • Tionesta Creek, from Nebraska Bridge to Kelletville, is producing ...
  • PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
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  • 7/22/2017 11:49:00 PM
  • (VIDEO) Nebraska Game and Parks Raise Fish and Mussels
  • (DELPHI, Ind.) -- Indiana State Police Monday released a composite sketch of a man believed to be connected to the unsolved killings of eighth-graders Abby Williams and Libby ... (WARSAW, Poland) -- Prince William and Duchess Kate were joined by Prince ...
  • KTIC 840 Rural Radio
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  • 7/17/2017 5:44:00 PM
  • Loup shuts off water to canal; fish kill expected
  • “In addition, this could have a significant economic impact to local residents as the district will be unable to generate power for the needs of the people of the state of Nebraska.” The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is concerned about the effects the ...
  • Columbus Telegram
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  • 7/17/2017 5:15:00 PM
  • Nebraska: GPC Cautions Anglers Regarding Transport of Bait
  • LINCOLN, Neb. – Fishing activity is picking up, with some excellent results reported. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reminds anglers to heed fishing regulations when they are out enjoying the summer. The following are a few specific reminders ...
  • thefishingwire.com
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  • 7/17/2017 7:52:00 AM
  • Family Fishing Nights in July
  • The Nebraska Game and Parks is holding Family Fishing Nights in the metro area this month. Hundreds turned out on Thursday at Halleck Lake in Papillion. Greg Wagner said: "Yeah this is part of our family fishing night series and we have a couple more of ..
  • WOWT
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  • 7/14/2017 4:19:00 AM
  • Family Fishing Event Coming To Broken Bow
  • The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has announced a Family Fishing Event that will take place in Melham Park in Broken Bow on July 21st. The event is designed to allow families to enjoy Nebraska's outdoors while introducing fishing to Nebraskans who may
  • Sand Hills Express
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  • 7/13/2017 9:58:00 PM
  • Nebraska: Game & Parks Accepting "Trout in the Classroom" Applications
  • LINCOLN, Neb. – Applications are being accepted until July 31 for the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission's Trout in the Classroom curriculum program. Certified teachers are encouraged to take part in this innovative program that brings a fish hatchery ...
  • thefishingwire.com
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  • 7/13/2017 5:39:00 AM
  • Summer Fishing Is Fun, But Watch The Sun!
  • Listen to Outdoors with Luke Clayton and Friends on radio stations from Nebraska to Texas on weekends or anytime online at www.catfishradio.com.
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  • 7/12/2017 12:59:00 PM
  • Two High School Tournaments Slated for Nebraska in July
  • Compete to be the best. Two state high school fishing tournaments are coming up in July, and there's still time to register. The Nebraska BASS Nation High School Tournament (July 21) and the TBF Student Angler Federation High School Tournament (July 22 ...
  • thefishingwire.com
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  • 7/11/2017 6:14:00 AM
  • Time to Register for High School Tournaments in Nebraska
  • LINCOLN, Neb. – High school anglers still have time to register for two fishing tournaments coming up in July at Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area. The tournaments – the Nebraska BASS Nation High School Tournament and the TBF Student Angler ...
  • thefishingwire.com
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  • 7/5/2017 8:17:00 AM
  • Nebraska: GPC Reminds Anglers to Heed Regs
  • LINCOLN, Neb. – Fishing activity is picking up, with some excellent results reported. The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission reminds anglers to heed fishing regulations whey they are out enjoying the summer. The following are a few specific reminders ...
  • thefishingwire.com
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  • 6/30/2017 6:22:00 AM

Nebraska Guides/Outfitters

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Nebraska Fishing Clubs

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Nebraska Weather

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ZipCode 68701