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FISHING the METRO • NEBRASKAland Magazine For the Young and Young at Heart Each of the waters under this subhead have the following special restrictions: Children under 16, adults with a child actively fishing, and adults 65 and older permitted to fish. In addition, only bank fishing is permitted on these waters. Also, while most waters in the Omaha metro have a 21-inch minimum on largemouth bass, refer to the fishing regulations for the most up-to-date guidelines. Benson Park Pond 4 acres- 72 nd Street at Military and Ames Avenue intersection in Omaha. Bluegill, channel catfish, crappie, largemouth bass and seasonally stocked rainbow trout. Notes: Even though Benson is fished pretty hard, light tackle, including small jigs and spinners, can keep the young ones interested for quite awhile with the panfish. Fontenelle Park Pond 4 acres- 45 th Street and Ames Avenue at Fontenelle Boulevard. Bluegill, channel catfish and largemouth bass. Notes: Poor water quality brought on by filamentous algal growth due to high nutrients makes fish hard to catch, especially once temperatures rise during the late spring. Hanscom Park Pond 1 acre- 32 nd Avenue and Center Street. Bluegill, channel catfish, crappie and largemouth bass. Notes: Excellent water quality and clarity make this a great little pond. Lots of small crappie and catfish are the norm, but some big bluegill can also be found. Hitchcock Park Pond 2 acres- 42 nd and Q streets. Bluegill, channel catfish, largemouth bass and seasonally stocked rainbow trout. Notes: This easy-to-find fishery off Q Street features an underwater shoal where big fish are frequently found, and good shoreline access for wheelchairs. Miller Park Pond 4 acres- 30 th Street and Redick Avenue in Omaha. Bluegill, channel catfish and largemouth bass. Notes: This small pond in north Omaha has good water quality and solid panfishing for introducing youngsters. H 1 ● 3 B 4 ● 1 F ● 2 Towl Park near West Center and 93rd streets is a small, scenic lake that offers good panfishing, making this destination a perfect spot to take children. Bluegill (pictured), channel catfish and largemouth bass are species usually stocked throughout Omaha. Some waters will also have crappie and seasonally stocked rainbow trout. H 2 ● 4 M 4 ● 5