| NEBRASKA GAME AND PARKS COMMISSION | Tuesday, January 06, 2009 | ||||||||
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Welcome to the Fishing Section |
Fisheries biologists use a variety of methods to sample fish populations across Nebraska, including electrofishing for largemouth bass, trap nets for bluegill and crappie, and gill nets for walleye, white bass, and channel catfish. Fish populations are sampled at most major reservoirs every year, while smaller waters are sampled less often. Results are provided on this web site so that anglers can compare lakes statewide, and determine trends at specific sites.
Graphs are used to display fish sampling information, and show total catch rates divided by different length categories. The statewide graphs show information for major fish species at waters sampled the previous year. Graphs for individual waters show trend information for species at that lake over the past 5 to 10 years.
Sampling can be influenced by a variety of factors, most notable weather. However, the sampling results provide anglers with at least a ballpark idea of fish abundance and sizes at various locations. If you don't find your favorite fishing hole in these graphs, it's because not every lake is sampled each year. Also, even if a lake shows high densities of fish or not, it's still up to the angler to be in the right place at the right time and use the right techniques to catch fish.
Statewide Results:With about 450 lakes and streams open to public fishing, deciding where to fish is one challenge for Nebraska anglers. Graphs and text are provided to explain sampling information for important sport fish species sampled across Nebraska from the previous year. Fishing forecasts are provided for regions of the state, as well as for individual species. Individual Waters:
Fish populations from some lakes and reservoirs are sampled annually or on a regular basis. Results from these waters allow anglers to review trends in the fish populations over time. These graphs and text show results for major fish species in individual waters for the past 5 to 10 years. Again, text is provided to explain the graphs and provide fishing forecasts.
Documents require Adobe Acrobat for viewing.
For more information about Nebraska's fish sampling program, please contact one of the Game and Parks Commission District Offices in your area:
Northwest Nebraska: Alliance District Office, 308 763-2940Northcentral Nebraska: Basset District Office, 402 684-2921
Northeast Nebraska: Norfolk District Office, 402 370-3374
Southwest Nebraska: North Platte District Office, 308 535-8025
Southcentral Nebraska: Kearney District Office, 308 865-5310
Southeast Nebraska: Lincoln District Office, 402 471-7647
If you don't find your favorite fishing hole in the graphs, it's not because it doesn't hold any fish. Not every lake is sampled every year. And whether a lakes show high densities of fish or not, it's still up to the angler to be in the right place at the right time and use the right techniques to catch fish.
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