Lincoln lies within Lancaster County, Nebraska. Its population sits near 294,757. The near ones first: Holmes Lake roughly 2.1 miles, Wedgewood Lake roughly 2.7 miles to the east, Oak Lake roughly 3.2 miles followed by Pine Lake Reservoir roughly 4.8 miles to the south-east. Bowling Lake answers to the pipe rather
| Issuing agency | Who needs a license | Resident annual | Non-resident annual | Non-resident short-term | Saltwater requirement | License-free days | Official source (last verified) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska Game and Parks Commission | Ages 16 and older | $23.00 | $77.50 | 1-day | Not applicable — no coastline | 1 day (May) | Agency pageVerified 2026-08-13 |
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