Nebraskaland Magazine
Join the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission for another spring and summer of fun with Community Fishing Events.
Community Fishing Events provide opportunities for people of all ages who have never fished or have not fished in years to learn and enjoy the activity. Rods and reels, as well as bait and fishing instruction, will be available for free.
“Come join us at one or several of our events to learn how to fish or to bring a friend and spend time fishing,” said Larry Pape, fisheries education specialist. “Fishing is a fun, convenient activity that can provide quality time for everyone, and we are here to help you have great outdoor experiences.”
Look for the Community Fishing Events Trailer at each site. Appropriate fishing and park permits are required. All fishing regulations apply.
The fifth year of the Discover Fly-Fishing program also will kick off May 25 at Lincoln’s Holmes Lake. Discover Fly-Fishing events, which are held in conjunction with Community Fishing Events, are free and open to anyone interested in a basic introduction to fly-fishing. Learn about the equipment and how to use it, then watch a fly-tying demonstration. Loaner fly rods will be available.
The following Community Fishing Events are from 6-8 p.m., unless otherwise noted. The schedule is:
May 7 – Scottsbluff, Riverside Discovery Center Pond, 4-6 p.m.
May 25 – Lincoln, Holmes Lake
June 1 – Grand Island, Mormon Island State Recreation Area No. 1
June 1 – Omaha, Fontenelle Park Pond
June 2 – North Platte, Birdwood Lake
June 7 – Papillion, Lake Halleck
June 8 – Henderson, City Park Pond, 9 a.m.-noon
June 11 – Scottsbluff, Terry’s Pit, 4-7 p.m.
June 14 – Lincoln, Holmes Lake
June 15 – Omaha, Towl Park Pond
June 20 – Lincoln, Bowling Lake
June 21 – Bellevue, Kramer Park Lake
June 22 – Norfolk, Skyview Lake
July 5 – Lincoln, Holmes Lake
July 6 – Omaha, Benson Park Pond
July 7 – Broken Bow, Melham Lake
July 11 – Papillion, Lake Halleck
July 12 – Lincoln, Bowling Lake
July 13 – Norfolk, Skyview Lake
July 14 – Holdrege, North Park Lake
July 18 – Omaha, Fontenelle Park Pond
July 19 – Papillion, Prairie Queen Lake
July 20 – Gibbon, Windmill SRA No. 2
July 25 – Bellevue, Kramer Park Lake
July 27 – Grand Island, Mormon Island SRA No. 1
July 27 – Schuyler, City Park Pond
Aug. 1 – Papillion, Lake Halleck
Aug. 2 – Lincoln, Holmes Lake
Aug. 4 – Kearney, Fort Kearny SRA No. 6
Aug. 12 – North Platte, Iron Horse Lake
Sept. 10 – Scottsbluff, Riverside Discovery Center Pond, 4-7 p.m.
Discover Fly-Fishing – 6-8 p.m.
May 25 – Lincoln, Holmes Lake
June 1 – Omaha, Fontenelle Park Pond
June 21 – Bellevue, Kramer Park Lake
July 12 – Lincoln, Bowling Lake
July 27 – Grand Island, Mormon Island SRA No. 1
Family Fun Event – 6-10 p.m.
June 7, July 12, Aug. 23 – McCook, Red Willow Reservoir
Hooked for Life – 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.
May 6, June 3, July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 9 – McCook, Barnett Park Ponds
Other events
May 20 – Statewide, Free Fishing and Park Entry Day
May 20 – Kearney, Fort Kearny SRA No. 6, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
May 24 – Kearney, Archway Lakes (Firefighters Museum), Cops and Bobbers, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
May 29 – Kearney, Fort Kearny SRA No. 6, Fish Fort Kearny, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
June 3 – Loup City, Bowman Lake, Polish Days Family Fishing, 1-3 p.m.
June 3 – Kearney, Yanney Lake, Heritage Day, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 17 – Ravenna, Ravenna Lake, Family Fishing at Annevar Days, 2-4 p.m.
June 21 – Kearney, Archway Lakes (Firefighters Museum), Reels and Rescues, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
June 24 – Lincoln, Branched Oak Lake, White Perch Tournament, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 22 – Lincoln, Holmes Lake, Cornhusker State Games, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
July 25 – Kearney, Archway Lakes (Firefighters Museum), Hooks and Ladders, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
July 25 – Bellevue, Kramer Park Lake, Discover Bow Fishing, 6-8 p.m.
Visit OutdoorNebraska.gov for more information on Family Fishing Events or to purchase fishing or park permits.
