Fishing

Nebraska Outdoor Calendar

Youth Fishing Instructor Certification Class, Fort Kearny State Historical Park

Fort Kearny State Historical Park 1020 V Rd., Kearney, NE

Youth Fishing Instructors are part of the Youth Fishing Program, a statewide team of volunteers and Game and Parks staff who host educational fishing events. Workshop participants will receive training and tools to conduct youth fishing clinics. These volunteers will have access to Game and Parks’ loaner fishing equipment and educational materials for events. They […]

Free Fishing & Park Entry Day – 2024

Visit a state park for Free Fishing and Park Entry Day on May 18th! Enjoy a Saturday of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fishing or park entry permit for the day. Free Fishing and Park Entry Day, held annually in Nebraska on the Saturday preceding Memorial Day weekend, means […]

Bob Bruner Memorial Fishing Derby at Fremont Lakes SRA

Fremont Lakes State Recreation Area 4349 W. State Lakes Rd, Fremont, NE

Come join us at the Bob Bruner Memorial Fishing Derby at Fremont Lakes SRA for fun, food, and fishing!  Local radio stations, volunteers and civic groups will be on hand to provide food, prizes, as well as loaner fishing tackle, bait and instruction. This will be on free fishing and park entry day, so no […]

Fish Fest at the C

Lake Cunningham 8965 State St, Omaha, NE

Join us for a free beginner and family-friendly fishing event at beautiful Lake Cunningham! This special event will celebrate family, fishing and friends at Lake Cunningham on Free Park and Free Fishing Day, which means adults and kids can fish without a permit this day. Event attendees can enter to win prizes, including a free […]

Community Fishing Event: Kearney

Fort Kearny State Recreation Area 1020 V Road, Kearney, NE

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]

Youth Fishing Instructor Certification Class, Nebraska Turpin Outdoor Education Center, Lincoln

Turpin Outdoor Education Center - Lincoln 4703 N 44th St, Lincoln, NE

Youth Fishing Instructors are part of the Youth Fishing Program, a statewide team of volunteers and Game and Parks staff who host educational fishing events. Workshop participants will receive training and tools to conduct youth fishing clinics. These volunteers will have access to Game and Parks’ loaner fishing equipment and educational materials for events. They […]

Youth Fishing Day at Ash Hollow SHP

Ash Hollow State Historical Park 4055 US-26, Lewellen, NE

Join us on Saturday, May 25 for a youth fishing event at Ash Hollow State Historical Park! Children under age 16 are invited to fish Ash Hollow’s pond and keep everything they catch. A limited number of loaner fishing poles will be available. A free hot dog lunch will be served from 1 to 3 […]

Community Fishing Event: Lincoln

Holmes Lake - Lincoln Lincoln, NE

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]

Discover Fly Fishing: Lincoln

Holmes Lake - Lincoln Lincoln, NE

Come to learn about Fly Fishing. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where a Community Fishing Event will be taking place. Avid Fly Fishing Angler will be set up near there to help you Discover Fly Fishing. There is no cost to attend and participate. This event is being held at Holmes Lake.

Community Fishing Event: Grand Island

Mormon Island State Recreation Area 7425 S US Hwy 281, Doniphan, NE

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]

CANCELLED, Discover Fly Fishing: Omaha

Fontenelle Park Pond - Omaha Omaha, NE

Come to learn about Fly Fishing. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where a Community Fishing Event will be taking place. Avid Fly Fishing Angler will be set up near there to help you Discover Fly Fishing. There is no cost to attend and participate. This event will take place at Fontenelle Park Pond.

CANCELLED, Community Fishing Event: Omaha

Fontenelle Park Pond - Omaha Omaha, NE

Sponsored by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, events will be held at venues across the state. Look for the Family Fishing Trailer, where loaner rods and reels, bait and fishing instruction are available free to participants. This is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages who have never been fishing or haven’t fished […]