2026 Fishing Forecast, Guide now available

Explore Nebraska Game and Parks’ 2026 Fishing Forecast and 2026 Fishing Guide to help plan your next fishing trip — no matter the season.

These two resources are available to download at OutdoorNebraska.gov or print copies can be found at retailers where fishing permits are sold.

Increase your odds of fishing success by reviewing Nebraska fishing regulations and researching locations in our 2026 Fishing Guide or seeking the best water bodies for top-size sportfish numbers and sizes in our 2026 Fishing Forecast.

The now-larger Fishing Guide is a summary of regulations and orders and includes a section detailing the state’s public fishing areas. This year the guide is nearly 8½ inches by 11 inches in size and features increased readability with larger type. The Fishing Forecast provides a look at where some of the best fishing, and maybe some of the biggest fish, may be found in Nebraska based on 2025 lake sampling.

Find additional planning tools, such as the fish stocking database, lake contour maps, and other fishing publications — or buy your annual fishing permit — at OutdoorNebraska.gov; search for “Fishing guides and reports.”