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. Appro- priate fishing and park permits are required. All fishing regulations apply.
The Discover Fly-Fishing program is back in 2026. 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 equip ment and how to use it, then watch a fly-tying demonstration. Loaner fly rods will be available.
In addition to fishing fun, partici pants at select locations will have the opportunity to learn about fisheries management, ask questions about regulations or discuss other related topics. Game and Parks is introducing a Chat with a Biologist feature in which a fisheries biologist will be on hand near the trailer to visit with anglers. Chat with a Biologist locations are noted in the schedule.
Free Fishing and Park Entry Day in Nebraska is May 16. Enjoy a Satur - day of fishing or state park activities without the need to purchase a fish ing or park entry permit for the day. That special day is held annually in Nebraska on the Saturday preceding Memorial Day weekend.
The schedule of Community Fishing Events, which are from 6 to 8 p.m. unless otherwise noted, follows. Additional and special events are noted. All events are listed at Calendar. OutdoorNebraska.gov. Cancellations due to weather will be posted there.
May 16 Kearney, Fort Kearny State Recreation Area Lake No. 6, Going Fishing Fest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Chat with a Biologist May 23 North Platte, I-80 Lake, Community Fishing Event
May 26 Lincoln, Holmes Lake, Community Fishing Event, Discover Fly-Fishing May 28 Omaha, Fontenelle Park Pond, Community Fishing Event, Discover Fly-Fishing June 3 Papillion, Lake Halleck, Community Fishing Event
June 4 Grand Island, Mormon Is land SRA No. 1, Community Fishing Event, Chat with a Biologist June 6 Loup City, Bowman Park,
Polish Days Family Fishing, 1-3 p.m.
June 6 Kearney, Yanney Lake, Heritage Day Family Fishing, 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 7 Scottsbluff, Terry's Pit, Community Fishing Event, 4-7 p.m.
June 9 Omaha, Towl Park Pond, Community Fishing Event
June 10 Lincoln, Holmes Lake, Community Fishing Event
June 16 Lincoln, Bowling Lake, Community Fishing Event
June 17 Norfolk, Skyview Lake, Community Fishing Event, Chat with a Biologist June 18 Bellevue, Kramer Park Lake, Community Fishing Event, Discover Fly-Fishing June 20 Lincoln, Branched Oak SRA, White Perch Tournament, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
June 21 Ravenna, Ravenna Lake, Annevar Days Family Fishing, 2-4 p.m.
June 23 Lincoln, Holmes Lake, Community Fishing Event, Chat with a Biologist June 24 Omaha, Fontenelle Park Pond, Community Fishing Event July 7 Papillion, Lake Halleck, Community Fishing Event
July 8 Lincoln, Bowling Lake, Community Fishing Event, Discover Fly-Fishing July 9 Norfolk, Skyview Lake, Community Fishing Event, Chat with a Biologist July 10 Broken Bow, Melham Lake, Community Fishing Event July 15 Papillion, Prairie Queen Lake, Community Fishing Event, Chat with a Biologist July 17 Holdrege, North Park Lake, Community Fishing Event July 21 Bellevue, Kramer Park Lake, Community Fishing Event, Discover Bow Fishing July 23 Gibbon, Windmill SRA No. 2, Community Fishing Event July 23 Schuyler, City Lake, Community Fishing Event
July 25 North Platte, Lake Ma loney east boat ramp, Carp-O-Rama, 8 a.m.-1 p.m., Chat with a Biologist July 28 Papillion, Lake Halleck, Community Fishing Event
July 29 Lincoln, Holmes Lake, Community Fishing Event
July 30 Grand Island, Mormon Island SRA No. 1, Community Fishing Event, Discover Fly-Fishing Aug. 4 Lincoln, Bowling Lake, Community Fishing Event
Aug. 5 Omaha, Benson Park Pond, Community Fishing Event
Aug. 7 Kearney, Fort Kearny SRA Lake No. 6, Community Fishing Event Aug. 8 North Platte, I-80 Lake,
Community Fishing Event, Chat with a Biologist Aug. 9 Alliance, Laing Lake, Community Fishing Event, 5-8 p.m., Chat with a Biologist Aug. 11 Lincoln, Holmes Lake, Community Fishing Event
Oct. 17 Omaha, Fontenelle Park Pond, Fontenelle Family Fishing Frenzy, 10 a.m.-noon
‘American Revolution’ event brings history to life at Durham Museum
LINCOLN Nebraska Public Media will present “Revolution Rediscovered: Bringing 1776 to Life,” a special event at 6:30 p.m. CT on Thursday, May 7, at The Durham Museum in Omaha, exploring the ideas and debates that shaped a nation as part of the America's 250th celebration.
Centered on “The American Revolution,” the acclaimed documentary by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein and David Schmidt, the event explores the people, tensions and turning points of America's founding.
The evening features a panel discussion, film excerpts and a hands- on pop-up exhibit from the Omaha Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution, showcasing items from the Patriots Chest with periodaccurate materials and everyday colonial artifacts.
Panelists include: Dr. Susan Brynne Long, history instructor, University of Nebraska at Omaha Dr. James (Jim) Sly, vice president general, Omaha Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution Dr. Kyle Chattleton, public historian, The Durham Museum Jessica Wagner, director of education and public engagement, The Durham Museum (Moderator) While the event is free, registration is encouraged. For more information and to register, visit NebraskaPublicMedia.org/ americanrevolution. This event includes admission to the Durham Museum. Doors open at 5 p.m. CT.
Film excerpts will be shown with open captions, and the lecture and panel will feature ASL interpretation.
Presented by Nebraska Public Media in partnership with The Durham Museum, the Department of History at UNO and the Omaha Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution.
Funding was provided by Humanities Nebraska and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
