Recent heavy rainfall has filled reservoirs in southeast Nebraska. Big changes in habitat conditions and eventually fisheries will result.
Fishing
Fall, It’s On!
It is fall and the bite is on. Some reasons why autumn is some of the best fishing of the year, and strategies to take advantage of it.
Paddlefish Snagging, 2026
Nebraska’s paddlefish snagging season opens October 1. If you have a tag, here are some good reminders before you go fish.
Sharpen Up
Sharp hooks can make a big difference in hooking and landing fish. Make sure you have good quality hooks and know how to sharpen them.
Fall Trout Stocking, 2026
Catchable-size, twelve-inch rainbow trout will be stocked in urban and parks waters across Nebraska again this fall. Find a kid and GO FISH!
On the Water, Late Summer
Late summer was hot as usual in Nebraska. Spent a lot of time trying to stay cool, but that included catching fish!