Aug 8, 2010
Bluegills and more at Wehrspann - Chalco Hills
Jul 7, 2010
Invasive Crayfish - Important info for Nebraska Fisherman (via @NEGameandParks)
Jason
@heartlandfishin
heartlandfishing.blogspot.com
[excerpt]...Unfortunately, there are exotic species of crayfish that can cause problems in waters where they are not native. One of those crayfish species that has caused problems in some parts of the United States is the rusty crayfish, Orconectes rusticus. Rusty crayfish are native to the Ohio River basin in Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee but have been introduced to many other “Midwestern” states. Once introduced into waters outside their native range, rusty crayfish have caused some major problems. Rusty crayfish have literally elminated aquatic vegetation from some waters and thus dramatically altered the aquatic habitat and food chain. They also out-compete native crayfish and may have significant impacts on other aquatic macroinvertebrates (e.g. aquatic insects). In some cases it is suspected that rusty crayfish prey on fish eggs. So, once again this is another example of an exotic species that we would like to keep out of our waters. [read the entire article]
Jun 3, 2010
Nebraska Game & Parks website gets a makeover - thank goodness!
May 26, 2010
Iowa Free Fishing Weekend - June 4 - 6, 2010
May 21, 2010
Fishing Report: Northern Pike fishing near Valentine, NE - May 2010
May 19, 2010
Nebraska Free Fishing & Park Entry Day - May 22, 2010
Mar 23, 2010
No Crappie length minimums in April on Zorinsky & Wehrspann
Mar 10, 2010
Changes to Nebraska Fishing Regulations for 2010
The following are changes to fishing regulations for 2010:
- Iron Horse Trail Lake is added to the list of waters with a 21-inch minimum length limit on black bass.
- It is unlawful to harvest wipers at Zorinsky Lake. Wipers have been stocked into Zorinsky to prey on abundant gizzard shad. The regulation will reduce premature harvest of small wipers.
- The new walleye spawning reef habitat at Sherman Reservoir is included in the area closed to fishing from sunset to sunrise, April 1 - 20.
- It is unlawful to possess live baitfish at Hedgefield Lake in Lancaster County. The lake is being rehabilitated, and the goal of the regulation is to reduce introduction of undesirable fish.
- It is unlawful to possess live baitfish at Lake Wanahoo in Saunders County. The goal of the regulation is to reduce introduction of undesirable fish.
- The following have been added to a list of waters managed as High Use Fishing Areas: Open Fields and Waters program lakes and ponds, Big Springs City Pond, Birdwood Lake, Friend City Lake, Hedgefield Lake, Hooper City Lake, Humphrey Pond, Kramer Park Lake, Lake Wanahoo, North Platte Interstate 80 Lake, Oxford City Lake, Papio 4, Schwer Park Pond, Silver Creek City Lake, and Stanton Lake.
- Regarding bait collection and dealer regulations, the maximum legal opening size of a baitfish trap throat increased from 1.5 to 2 inches.
Mar 9, 2010
Available online - NGPC's Guide to Nebraska Fishing
Need to double check the rules and regs for fishing in Nebraska? Stop by the NGP website and view or download the 2010 Fishing Guide.
Jason
@heartlandfishin
Hearland Fishing Blog
FISHING GUIDE
Browse or Download 2010 Fishing Guide
The Fishing Guide provides information you need to fish Nebraska water.
- Current Regulations
- Seasons
- Limits
- Special Area Regulations
- Where to Fish - Public Waters Guide
- Where the Fish Are - Stocking Reports
- Reports from the field - Outdoor Reports
- A Fish Identification Guide
- Who Caught What - Master Angler Awards
- Show Me Your Fish - Angler's Anchive - Photos
- Purchase a Permit Online!
- Discussion Forum
Feb 24, 2010
Omaha - 63rd Annual Boat, Sport, and Travel Show - Feb. 25-28, 2010
Feb 5, 2010
Planning your fishing season in NE - via NEBRASKAland Magazine
This article appeared in Nebraskaland magazine a couple years back, but it is a good resource for you NE fisherman. The author talks about tips, tricks, and tools for planning a successful fishing season and even shares his favorite time to fish certain lakes.
Be sure to check it out. Here is an excerpt. Read the entire article here.
Jason (@heartlandfishin)
A Plan for Success
A First Look at This Year's Fishing Trips
By Jeff KurrusMaps....Computers....Surveys....Biologists. Spending a bit more time in the off-season organizing this year's fishing trips will pay the dividends you're looking for during the fishing season.
Growing up, I couldn't count the number of good lakes and reservoirs I had to fish on my fingers and toes. I lived in a rural area, went to a big school, and knew a lot of people. Permission came easy. Then I moved from Tennessee to Nebraska where my wife, who had enlisted in the Air Force, was stationed. "They have hunting and fishing there," she told me, but I didn't have my private water any longer, no round-the-corner honey holes where I locked the gate behind me when accessing. So I had to start researching. I learned slowly at first, yet with each new tactic I came across, I was better able to pinpoint exactly what I was looking for - fish... read the entire article
Jan 27, 2010
Purchase Colorado Fishing License Online - Colorado Division Of Wildlife Total Licensing System
Click the link at the bottom of this post to purchase a CO fishing license (or other license) online.
Use this site to:
Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp (for $10.25 per individual) which includes the Colorado Search and Rescue fee, access
to state wildlife areas (SWA) or state trust lands (STL) and helps fund additional habitat for wildlife. (Product Code #61)
--> purchase the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Stamp
or
purchase hunting and/or fishing licenses for the State of Colorado
or
complete and submit hunting applications for the State of Colorado
or
update your address/personal information by clicking on the button provided without the purchase of either a license or application
or
fullfill habitat stamp obligation and pick up awarded license(s)If you need more information on Licenses and/or Hunting Applications for Colorado before you begin your purchase, see additional information on the CDOW Home Page. To use this site, you will be required to complete 4 basic steps: Step 1: Tell Us Who You Are Identify yourself, including residency and personal information. If you are an existing CDOW customer, you will be able to retrieve current information from the CDOW Total Licensing system and simply verify its accuracy. If you know you are in the CDOW database, and your record does not come up, please call the CDOW for assistance. Once you have completed the customer information section, you will be able to update your address/personal information. Step 2: Select Products Select the license(s), stamp(s), and/or applications you wish to purchase. Additional information may be required. Step 3: Verify Your Selections & Submit Payment Confirm your selections, choose your delivery method, and provide your payment information. You may use Visa, MasterCard, or Discover to pay for your purchase. Step 4: Remember to Print Your Confirmation! This page is your receipt, keep it for your records. If you do not wish to purchase your license here, you may visit your nearest Total Licensing Agent or contact Phone Sales.
IMPORTANT: if you have questions on limited licenses, preference points, or group hunts, you must contact the CDOW help line at 303-297-1192. To apply for a Limited License, you must apply online or submit a paper application to CDOW. Phone Sales Representatives are not equipped to answer questions regarding limited license applications.The Colorado Division of Wildlife does NOT charge convenience fees for this, or any other, license purchase. This is the ONLY online license sales site provided directly by the Colorado Division of Wildlife for its patrons.
Jan 26, 2010
Fishing Permits for Nebraska - buy online or at a local retailer
Need a fishing license for the state of Nebraska? Here is the price list and links to the website for purchasing permits online for the state of Nebraska.
Jan 23, 2010
Iowa Fishing Licenses - prices and information
Looking for information on Iowa fishing licenses? Below is a summary from the iowadnr.gov website.
To purchase a license online, click here.
Fishing Licenses
Resident License Fees
License Type Cost
Fishing (16 years of age or older) $17.50
Fishing, 7-day $12.00
Fishing, 1-day $8.00
Trout Fee When is a Trout Fee Required? $11.00
Lifetime Fishing (65 years of age or older) $51.00
Lifetime Combined (disabled military veteran or POW) $31.00
Boundary Water Sport Trotline $11.00
Nonresident License Fees
License Type Cost
Fishing (16 years of age or older) $39.50
Fishing, 7-day $30.50
Fishing, 3-day $16.00
Fishing, 1-day $9.00
Trout Fee When is a Trout Fee Required? $13.50
Boundary Water Sport Trotline $21.00
Nebraska Fishing Tournaments 2010 - via NE Game & Parks
If you are interested in entering a tournament, here is a quick list of several options in the state of Nebraska. Please check out each one individually for further details.
Nebraska Fishing Tournaments
| Download Fishing Tournament Registration Form |
Dates/Times/Location Organizer Disposition & Awards Start:1/24/2010@8:00 AM
End: 1/24/2010@ 2:00 PM
MERRITT RESERVOIR
MULTI-SPECIES - HARVESTVALENTINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
P O BOX 201
VALENTINE, NE69201
402/376-2969
Weighed in and then harvested Heaviest fish
Start:1/31/2010@8:00 AM
End: 1/31/2010@ 3:00 PM
SHELL LAKE WMA
MULTI-SPECIES - HARVESTNIOBRARA SPORTSMAN'S CLUB
300 N MAIN ST
GORDON, NE69343
308/282-0256
Weighed in and then harvested Heaviest total catch
Start:4/10/2010@7:00 AM
End: 4/10/2010@ 3:00 PM
WEHRSPANN
BASS - RELEASEOMAHA BASS ANGLERS
11305 LOCHMOOR CIR
BELLEVUE, NE68123
402/884-0283
Fish will be measured at boat and released Heaviest total catch
Start:5/16/2010@6:30 AM
End: 5/17/2010@ 3:30 PM
MISSOURI RIVER - VERDEL
BASS - RELEASENBAA WEEKEND CHALLENGE
P O BOX 403
CERESCO, NE68017
402/499-8886
Weighed in and then released Heaviest total catch
Start:5/29/2010@9:00 PM
End: 5/30/2010@ 9:00 AM
MERRITT RESERVOIR
CARP - HARVESTBOWFISHERIES O NEBRASKA
4121 GERTIE AVE
LINCOLN, NE68516
402/450-0957
Weighed in and then harvested Heaviest total catch
Start:6/26/2010@7:00 AM
End: 6/26/2010@ 3:00 PM
HARLAN CO. RESERVOIR
MULTI-SPECIES - HARVESTGARY WERNER
3942 W OLD HWY 30
GRAND ISLAND, NE68802
308/389-7206
Weighed in and then harvested Heaviest total catch
Start:7/17/2010@6:30 AM
End: 7/17/2010@ 3:30 PM
MISSOURI RIVER - SIOUX CITY
BASS - RELEASENBAA WEEKEND CHALLENGE
P O BOX 403
CERESCO, NE68017
402/499-8886
Weighed in and then released Heaviest total catch
Start:8/21/2010@6:00 AM
End: 8/21/2010@ 2:00 PM
BURCHARD
BASS - RELEASEOMAHA BASS ANGLERS
13305 LOCHMOORE CIR
BELLEVUE, NE68123
402/884-0283
Fish will be measured at boat and released Heaviest total catch
Winterfest Ice Fishing Derby
Like to ice fish? Like to win money for fishing? Give the Winterfest Derby a shot on Lake Manawa near Council Bluffs, IA.
Check out the information below or on the website
$25,000 Winterfest Ice Fishing Derby
Jan. 30, 2010 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Lake Manawa, Council Bluffs, Iowa
Over $50,000 in Cash & Prizes!
Reel in Winter Fun with this one-day tournament at Lake Manawa State Park!
New Pre-registration fee is $15.All Pre-registrants will have the opportunity to win a free ice shack.Drawings will be held on January 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th. Jim Flowers will announce the winner on the 6:00 news on channel 6.
Pre-registrants will also receive a free raffle ticket for a chance to win the 2009 Arctic Cat ATV 250 2x4 valued at $3,999. Additional chances for this prize are also available for $5 or 5 for $20.Come check out the ICE BASH!!!!
Friday, January 29 from 6-8 p.m.
At Hy-Vee by Mall of the Bluffs
With hosts Crash Davis from The Brew & KFAB
Fish fry hosted by HyVee
Beer Tasting by Doll Distributing
Ice fishing seminars
Door prizes and silent auction
Safety rules for the ice derby
PRIZES will be given away for the following:
Big Fish: Prizes awarded for: the largest catfish, walleye, crappie, drum, wiper, and bluegill.
3 places awarded in each age category: Adult division and youth division (to age 15).
Biggest fish in each category determined by length of fish.
All fish to be measured must be taken to the registration tent. Designated officials will measure and examine the fish for freshness. Any fish that appears not to be fresh will be disqualified.
During extreme cold conditions, find a Derby Official quickly to verify that your fish is alive.
Prizes:
First Place Winners will receive a Vexilar FL12.
Second Place Winners prizes to be determined.
Third Place Winners will receive a Coleman cooler and hand ice auger.
Prizes will also be awarded for the Best Decorated Ice House and the Doll's Distributing Chili Cook-off.
Contestants must be entered in the Fishing Derby. Contestants must enter the contest by 9 a.m. at the registration tent.
Contestants must be registered by 9 a.m. and assigned times will be given for the chili tasting. All contestants will be asked to sample their chili before the judges start sampling. The Chili Contest will begin @ 11 a.m.