30 2022 Annual Report
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Recreation
A n g l e r s r e c o g n i z e d
f o r s t a t e r e c o r d s a n d
M a s t e r A n g l e r a w a r d s
Nebraska anglers had a great year of fishing during 2022,
with one new bowfishing state record for a bigmouth buffalo,
and three new rod-and-reel state records for shorthead
redhorse, yellow bass and creek chub certified.
More than 1,200 Master Angler certificates also were issued
for 48 fish species caught in more than 160 water bodies.
Awards for channel catfish topped the list, followed closely by
largemouth bass, hybrid striped/white bass and walleye.
Boat ramp,
Merritt Reservoir SRA
