Lake McConaughy is considered one of the best walleye fisheries in the Midwest. Maintaining it, however, is complicated.
Tag: Open-Water Fishing
The Crankbait Canvas
Nebraskaland regional editor Justin Haag tells how painting crankbaits and other lures is rewarding, economical and fun.
State Record Update – Spring 2023
Back in April, Chuck Hensel from Valentine was fishing Merritt Reservoir. He caught a common carp that beat the old state record by over four and a half pounds!
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.