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Fishing the Metro was printed in the July 2012 issue of NEBRASKAland Magazine, which is published by the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Text and photos by Jeff Kurrus. Design by Tim Reigert. For more information, contact the Commission's Omaha office at 402-595-2144 or Greg.Wagner@nebraska.gov. Additional copies of this publication can be requested by calling the Commission's Fisheries Division at 402-471-5552. Cover photo: Lawrence Youngman Lake, Omaha Any program that receives federal funding from the National Park Service, or the United States Fish and Wildlife Service prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, gender, marital status, national origin, age, disability or political affiliation. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program, activity, facility, or service, should contact the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, Lincoln, NE 402-471-0641, the Equal Opportunity Commission, Lincoln, NE 402-471-2024, TTY/TDD 402-471-4693; United States Fish Wildlife Service, Civil Rights Coordinator, 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, Arlington, VA 22203; Director, Equal Opportunity Program, U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, 1849 C Street NW, Mail Code 0008, Washington, D.C. 20240-0001. Throughout the Omaha area there are multiple fisheries with scenery as nice as the fishing, including Papillion's Schwer Park Pond. Very Limited Access Despite its size, the public water jetty at Bennington Lake receives a lot of local fishing attention, and for good reason. Bennington Lake Public access only permitted on jetty located ½ mile west of 168 th Street at the intersection of Highway 36 and Newport Landing. Bluegill, channel catfish and largemouth bass. Check Back Soon For the most up-to-date information on the following destinations that are either under construction or repair, visit OutdoorNebraska.org. Elkhorn Crossing River Access 252 nd Street and Bennington Road, accessing Elkhorn River. Common species caught: channel catfish, common carp, flathead catfish, and shovelnose sturgeon. Features camping area and canoe launch area. Open April 1 to November 1, but currently closed for repair. Haworth Park Pond/River Access 1 acre- Payne Drive north of Highway 370 in Bellevue adjacent to Missouri River. Bluegill, channel catfish and largemouth bass in pond. River access is also present, with the following species commonly caught: buffalo, channel catfish, common carp, crappie and flathead catfish. Features camping area and concrete boat ramp owned by City of Bellevue. Notes: As of publication date, Haworth Park is closed until further notice because of flood damage. Visit the City of Bellevue web site at Bellevue.net for the latest information. Kramer Park Lake 7 acres- North of Highway 370 at Missouri River bridge. Bluegill, channel catfish and largemouth bass. Notes: As of publication date, Kramer Park Lake is closed until further notice because of flood damage. Visit the City of Bellevue web site at Bellevue.net for the latest information. West Papillion No. 5 Lake 135 proposed acres- 126th and Cornhusker Road in Papillion. Notes: Construction begins in summer/fall of 2012 and the fishery is expected to open in 2014. Will feature concrete boat ramp, various breakwaters, underwater shoals, fish attractors, standing trees and abundant shoreline access for anglers. Planned to be a 5-mph no wake lake, this fishery will be stocked with bluegill, channel catfish and largemouth bass. With reporting by Daryl Bauer, Jeff Chin, Lindsey Chizinski, Jeff Jackson, Jo Momsen, Mark Porath, Steve Satra, Katie Stacey, Dave Tunink and Greg Wagner. B P bli ● 25 E n ● 26 K 7 ● 28 W 135 ● 29 H 1 ● 27 For families wanting a list of Omaha city parks that have picnic shelters, open space and other activities for youth, visit CityofOmaha.org/parks and click on Find a Park. In addition, while fishing throughout the Metro consider staying at E.T. Mahoney SP, Louisville SRA, Platte River SP, or Two Rivers SRA. While there, take the little ones fishing at waters locaat each of these camping and/or lodging destinations.

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