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OutdoorNebraska.org | 27 Length Limit – All paddlesh between 35 and 45 inches long (measured along the centerline of the sh, lying at, from the front margin of the eye to the natural fork of the tail), must be returned to the water immediately. Gaff Hook – It is unlawful to use a gaff hook or other penetrating device while landing snagged paddlesh. Cleaning and Transportation – Anglers harvesting a paddlesh are allowed to process the sh down to two whole llets after completion of the shing trip and upon leaving the Missouri River with both the closed paddlesh tag and paddlesh permit remaining with the llets. ATVs AND SNOWMOBILES FOR ICE-FISHING Snowmobiles, all-terrain and motorized off-highway amphibious vehicles may be operated on the frozen surface of designated lakes. These vehicles may be operated only from one-half hour before sunrise until 9 p.m., or as posted. Recommended ice thickness for vehicle use is eight inches. The designated lakes are, unless posted as closed: • Big Alkali • Bluestem • Box Butte • Branched Oak • Calamus • Conestoga • Cottonwood- Steverson • Davis Creek Reservoir • Elwood • Enders • Fremont lakes • Frye Lake • Gallagher Canyon • Harlan County • Home Valley • Johnson • Lewis and Clark • Louisville lakes • Maloney • McConaughy • Medicine Creek • Merritt • Minatare • Ogallala • Olive Creek • Oliver • Pawnee • Red Willow • Rockford • Shell • Sherman • Smith Lake WMA • Stagecoach • Sutherland • Summit • Swanson • Wagon Train • Walgren • Willow (Brown Co.) • Willow Creek FREE FISHING AND PARK ENTRY DAY MAY 21, 2016 Free Fishing and Park Entry Day is May 21, 2016. It is intended to attract those who no longer sh or who have never shed with an opportunity to do so without purchasing a permit. It is the Saturday before Memorial Day weekend. All bag and length limits are still in effect. FISH KILL REPORTS To make it easier to determine the cause, promptly report dead or dying sh to a conservation ofcer, Nebraska Game and Parks Commission district ofce, or the 24-hour Nebraska State Patrol pollution complaint number at 402-471-4545. FAMILY FISHING EVENTS The Nebraska Game and Parks Youth Fishing Program sponsors Family Fishing Events at community and recreation area lakes across the state. This is an opportunity for people who have never shed, or have not shed in years, to learn or refresh their skills. Fishing instruction, rods and reels, as well as bait are available for loan to participants free of charge. Appropriate shing and parks permits are required. Visit OutdoorNebraska.org/Family Fishing for dates and locations of Family Fishing Events. Follow us on Facebook.com/ FamilyFishing Nebraska for photos of past, and information on upcoming events. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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