Fun returns with Community Fishing Events in May

It’s fishing season and the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission has a lineup of Community Fishing Events scheduled across the state for family fun beginning in May.

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.

Look for the Community Fishing Events Trailer at each site. Appropriate fishing and park permits are required. All fishing regulations apply.

The Discover Fly-Fishing program is back in 2025. These events, 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 May schedule of Community Fishing Nights, which are from 6-8 p.m. unless otherwise noted, is:

• May 3 – Lake Maloney inlet, North Platte
• May 17 – Fort Kearny Lake No. 6, Kearney, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Free Fishing Day, no fishing permit needed, all regulations apply
• May 26 – Fort Kearny Lake No. 6, Kearney, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fish Fort Kearny
• May 27 – Holmes Lake, Lincoln, includes Discover Fly-Fishing
• May 29 – Fontenelle Park Pond, Omaha, includes Discover Fly-Fishing

Visit OutdoorNebraska.gov for more information on Community Fishing Events or to purchase fishing or park permits.