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28 | Fishing Info: 402-471-0641 List of Aquatic Invasive Species – Among those species of immediate concern to Nebraska are: • Asian clam • Bighead carp • Creeping water primrose • Curlyleaf pondweed • Eurasian water milfoil • Quagga mussel • New Zealand mud snail • Phragmites • Purple loosestrife • Red swamp crayfish • Rusty crayfish • Salt cedar • Silver carp • Snakehead • Spiny water flea • Viral hemorrhagic septicemia (disease) • White perch • White River crayfish • Zebra mussel • Brittle naiad List of Water Bodies That Contain Zebra Mussels – Populations of zebra mussels are present in these Nebraska waters. It is illegal to leave these infested areas with live fish or any water. Live baitfish need to be disposed of properly such as at the fish cleaning station, restroom or undeveloped areas. • Offutt Base Lake • Lewis and Clark Lake • Missouri River • Lake Yankton Transportation and Possession – It is unlawful to possess or transport live black carp, silver carp, bighead carp, grass carp, white perch and yellow bass. Learn More – For more information about AIS, visit: neinvasives.com. DON'T MOVE A FISH! Ask any fisheries biologist around the country about the threats to our fisheries resources and you will receive a list of replies that includes invasive species. Invasive species can be anything from fish diseases to plankton, mussels, aquatic plants and undesirable fish species. Even sportfish like largemouth bass, walleye and northern pike in the wrong place can be invasive species! Unfortunately, there are many examples of unwanted species of fish in places where they should not be. Far too many humans illegally transport them from one body of water to another. At the least, unwanted fish species crowd and compete with desirable fish. At the worst, they may threaten the collapse of entire fisheries. The unauthorized release of any fish or aquatic organism into any public body of water is illegal and irresponsible. Millions of angler dollars are spent each year in Nebraska and other states trying to eliminate or control undesirable species. The fishing that is ruined by "bucket biologists" and their illegal fish stockings might be yours! If you know of any such activity, call Nebraska Wildlife Crimestoppers, 1-800- 742-7627. LEWIS AND CLARK SRA BOAT-CLEANING STATION A waterless boat-cleaning station is available at Lewis and Clark State Recreation Area's Weigand Marina. It is located in the same parking lot as the fish-cleaning station, and is available for free to all recreational boaters. The unit has a vacuum, air blower, brush and hand tools for removing any vegetation from watercraft. The vacuum and blower system allows boaters to clean and dry all livewell and water lines to prevent the spread of zebra mussels.

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