Join us on Saturday, May 16 (Free Fishing and Park Entry Day) at Fort Kearny State Recreation Area on Lake #6 for Go Fishing Fest!

Learn the basics of:

-fishing

-fly fishing

-bowfishing

-kayak fishing

-and more!

Rods, reels and bait will be available to use at our Community Fishing Trailers.  Volunteer fishing instructors will be on hand to provide information and help participants learn how to fish – and learn new ways to enjoy fishing.

Chat with a Biologist – Nebraska Game and Parks fisheries biologists will be available to talk about local lakes and ponds, fish species, stocking efforts, habitat work, and how fisheries are managed across the state. Whether you have questions about where to fish, what species are in a waterbody, or how management decisions are made, this is a great opportunity to learn more and have your questions answered by a fisheries professional.

Aquatic Invasive Species station – Game and Parks staff will also have a station where visitors can learn more about aquatic invasive species identification and prevention in Nebraska, as well as an Outdoor Cooking Trailer where staff will demonstrate how to make milk can cooker fish.

Youth Lifetime Fishing Permit Drawing – Those who attend will also have the opportunity to enter youth (age 15 and under) into a Nebraska half price youth lifetime fishing permit drawing.

Fishing and park entry permits are not required on May 16, 2026.