Nebraska’s fisheries have their ups and downs, especially if we’re talking water levels. The water stored in many of the state’s most popular fishing lakes is vital for irrigating crops when Mother Nature is stingy with rain. The annual drawdown of water is important for agriculture, but can be challenging for fish populations and the people pursuing them.
Fishing
Promise of Walleye
Lake McConaughy is considered one of the best walleye fisheries in the Midwest. Maintaining it, however, is complicated.
The Crankbait Canvas
Nebraskaland regional editor Justin Haag tells how painting crankbaits and other lures is rewarding, economical and fun.
Five Trips to Fish Right
Not all fishing trips are created equal, nor do they need to be. Some require windshield time first. Here are my favorites destinations.
Plus the Trout
Fall stockings of put-and-take rainbow trout draw anglers out of the house for a holiday season meal, but where this autumn ritual gets really interesting are those lakes where top-notch fisheries already exist.
Paddlefish Snagging: A History of a Unique Fishery
Today, the American paddlefish is the only remaining paddlefish species worldwide, and one of Nebraska’s most fascinating fish species.