2016 Annual Report • Nebraska Game and Parks Commission 15
I M P R O V E M E N T S M A D E T O A N G L E R , B O A T E R A C C E S S
Game and Parks encourages outdoor recreation and improves access
for anglers and boaters to allow them to enjoy their experience. Angler
access improvement features typically include fishing pads, piers and docks;
shoreline clearing; trails; accessible amenities; and improved surfacing to
shorelines. Both angler and boater access improvements were made at the
following wildlife management areas (WMA): Birdwood, Brady, West Brady,
Hershey, West Gothenburg, Fremont Slough and West Maxwell. An angler
access project was completed at East Maxwell and a boat access project
was completed at Clear Lake (Brown County). Repairs to boat facilities were
completed at Cottontail Lake, Elk Point at Ponca State Park, Merganser Lake,
Mulberry Bend WMA, and Wild Plum WMA. Preparations for boater access
improvements at Big Alkali WMA, Davis Creek Reservoir, Fremont Lakes State
Recreation Area (SRA) No. 20, Memphis SRA, Merritt Reservoir SRA, Pawnee
SRA, Red Cedar Lake, Stagecoach SRA, Twin Lake WMA, and Two Rivers SRA
No. 5 were started in 2016.
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