Fishing

WHERE YOU MAY FISH

• Minnechaduza Creek
• Niobrara River downstream from Cornell Dam

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

• Fishing hours are ½ hour before sunrise to ½ hour after sunset.
• Carry all required Nebraska licenses and permits.
• Follow current Nebraska seasons, methods, size limits, and harvest limits.
• No limb lines or set lines.
• Do not take baitfish, reptiles, or amphibians.
• Obey posted signs, closures, and all refuge-specific regulations.

ACCESS & WATERCRAFT

• Canoes, kayaks, and float tubes carrying no more than four people are allowed on the Niobrara River below Cornell Dam.
• Boats, canoes, and kayaks are prohibited upstream of Cornell Dam.
• Use designated roads and parking areas; motor vehicles are allowed only on designated public-use routes.
• No camping or open fires.

PROTECT THE REFUGE

• Pack out fishing line, hooks, bait containers, and all trash.
• Leave plants, animals, antlers, artifacts, and other natural or cultural objects where you find them.
• Give bison and all wildlife plenty of space.

RULES AND CONDITIONS MAY CHANGE. Check current refuge postings and the latest Nebraska fishing regulations before every trip.