For a metro-area lake, 225 acres of surface water at full pool isn’t half bad. The surrounding land adds an additional 505 acres of green space, a playground and park area on the northeastern side south of Ida Street, and over 5 miles of paved trails.
Fishing
Beautifully Functional Fishing Lures
Vince Gewinner of Weeping Water has made recurve bows to keychain ceramics to home décor. His current passion is homemade fishing lures.
Ice Safety Tips
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission warns anybody venturing onto the ice to be cautious and use safety tips.
An Ice Fishing Timer
A stopwatch is nearly as important to your fishing success as your rod and reel. Here’s how how a timer could help you on the ice.
Sowbelly with Coffee – Special Names for a Special Place
The scenery alone is worth a trip to Sowbelly Canyon in Nebraska’s Pine Ridge. Don’t forget the fishing rod, though.
The Last-Season Push for Largemouth
Omaha fisherman Ryan Glatter is a busy baseball coach. He shares how he fits in fishing time during the dogs days of August.