OutdoorNebraska.gov | 31
COMMUNITY FISHING EVENTS
The Nebraska Game and Parks Youth Fishing Program sponsors Community Fishing Events
at lakes across the state. This is an opportunity for people who have never fished, or have
not fished in years, to learn or refresh their skills. Visit OutdoorNebraska.gov and search for
"Community Fishing Events" for dates and locations of events.
FISH KILL REPORTS
To make it easier to determine the cause, promptly report dead or dying fish to a conservation
officer (page 38), Nebraska Game and Parks Commission district office (page 3), the Nebraska
Department of Environment and Energy at 402-471-2186, or the 24-hour Nebraska State Patrol
pollution complaint number at 402-479-4921.
POLLUTION
Keep the water safe and clean for future fishing. Report dumping or pollution activities to the
Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) at 402-
471-2186, the 24-hour Nebraska State Patrol pollution complaint number at 402-479-4921, or the
Environmental Protection Agency 24 hours a day at 913-281-0991.
RESOURCES FOR LAKE MAPS AND WATER LEVELS
Lake contour maps are available at OutdoorNebraska.gov/guides-maps/contour-maps/.
For lake levels and stream flows, visit:
• CNPPID: cnppid.com/lake-river-data/
• NPPD: nppd.com/about-us/power-plants-facilities/hydroelectric/water-data/
• U.S. Geological Survey: waterwatch.usgs.gov/
• Bureau of Reclamation: usbr.gov/gp/lakes_reservoirs/nebraska_lakes.html
• U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: rivergages.mvr.usace.army.mil
FISH CONSUMPTION ADVISORY
For information on the fish consumption advisory program and the status of water bodies across
the state go to the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy website, dee.ne.gov/, and
then search for Fish Consumption Advisories.
Anglers enjoying a Community Fishing Event at Holmes Lake in Lincoln.
