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Family Friendly Lakes for Fishing

By Mary Monahan June 18, 2020

Fishing is a wonderful way to connect with your family. Whether you are an avid fisherman or new to it, it is a great way to spend time with your children and spouse. Leave technology at home and enjoy nature. 

Lakes within 30-45 minutes of Lincoln, NE


  • Oak Lake Park. Lincoln, NE
  • Holmes Park. Lincoln, NE
  • Memphis State Recreation Area. Lincoln, NE
  • Conestoga State Recreation Area. Denton, NE
  • Pawnee State Recreation Area. Lincoln, NE
  • Bluestem State Recreation Area. Martell, NE
  • Wagon Train State Recreation Area. Lincoln, NE
  • Stagecoach State Recreation Area. Lincoln, NE
  • Branched Oak State Recreation Area, Raymond, NE
  • Olive Creek State Recreation Area, Hallam, NE
Missouri River Outdoor Recreation Access


If you are hoping to fish along the Missouri River, click here for Missouri River Outdoor Recreation Access.




Family Friendly Lakes in the state of Nebraska

Want to go further out from our area? Nebraska Game and Parks has a great map with Family Friendly Lakes. What do they deem FFL?

"Family Friendly Lakes are safe, comfortable and have great fish-catching potential. These locations have a combination of barrier-free fishing access, fishing piers, fishing trails, groomed park areas, concessions, playgrounds, picnic shelters and highly maintained fish populations. If you are planning a family fishing adventure, use the interactive map below to locate family friendly lakes."