Discover Ice Fishing Clinics Scheduled in January

LINCOLN – Learn the basics of ice fishing or pick up a few new tips at three free Discover Ice Fishing clinics in January.

The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission will host a clinic Jan. 9 at Eugene T. Mahoney State Park’s (SP) CenturyLink Lake from 1 – 4 p.m. On Jan. 16, the Nebraska Fish and Game Association will host a classroom clinic at Yanney Heritage Park’s Environmental Resource Center in Kearney from 8 a.m. – noon. Following the classroom clinic will be an on-ice clinic from noon – 4 p.m. at Yanney Lake.

Registration is requested for the classroom clinic. Email Harold Fankhauser at harold@nefga.org to sign up. Registration is not required for the other clinics.

Equipment will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Families and ice anglers of all skill levels can receive guidance on techniques, equipment, bait and safety. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment. Hot cocoa will be served.

A park entry permit is required at Mahoney SP, located near Ashland. All fishing regulations apply.