Fishing

Nebraska National Forests and Grasslands (NNFG) provide many opportunities for people to hunt, fish, and recreationally shoot. Forest Service lands are open to hunting and fishing, following regulations set by the state’s agencies. Some special restrictions may apply in certain areas of the NNFG.

For information about hunting and fishing in South Dakota, managed by South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks, visit https://gfp.sd.gov/hunt/ or call their Customer Service phone at 605-223-7660.

For information about hunting and fishing in Nebraska, managed by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, visit outdoornebraska.gov or call 402-471-064. 

Prairie Dog Hunting

Here is detailed information about prairie dog hunting across the grasslands. 

Frequently Asked Questions

• Does the Forest Service sell hunting and fishing permits? No. Permits are sold through the state agencies at the links above.
• Can I hunt on Forest Service land? Yes, following regulations set by the state agencies.

Lake and Pond Fishing

Some species people can fish for include brook trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, bass, bluegill, catfish, walleye, pike, and many others.

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Bessey Fish Pond

Site Open

This small pond, located just north of the Middle Loup River, is open to fishing all year round.  It has ample parking.  Nebraska Game and Parks regularly stocks it with different kinds of fish,…

Bessey Recreation Complex and Campground

Site Open

For Reservations call (877) 444-6777 or go to recreation.gov.  Here is a  a map of the Bessey Recreation Complex that illustrates the sites that are reservable.  Please note that these are…

Soldier Creek Campground

Site Open

The Soldier Creek Campground is adjacent to Soldier Creek Wilderness to the south, Ft. Robinson State Park to the east and Forest Service non wilderness to the west and north. The 7,794-acre Soldier…

Soldier Creek Wilderness

Site Open

Soldier Creek Wilderness was created by an act of Congress in 1986 and is managed by the U.S. Forest Service. It covers an area of 7,794 acres within the Pine Ridge section of the Nebraska National…