Verdigre Creek

PapillionFishingGuy · 11-03-2009, 02:32 PM

My father works at the "Commission" as he calls it (and others I find out) and came across the Trout Fishing in Nebraska Stream publication. We took a look at this before going out to a trip to Ogallala for some trout fishing. I will have to share pictures in another thread. About a month ago I was visiting my in-laws in Albion, NE when my father-in-law told me about the Royal Rearing Station. We went up there and it was a fun and neat experience being a "city boy" and all. We then fished the creek nearby just for fun. Not even using my fishing gear, I caught a 13" brown trout and a 13" rainbow. I told my father about it and tried to look up where we were. Find out that I was at Verdigre Creek (listed in the publication) and one of the most popular trout streams in Nebraska. Now we are all excited knowing now that my in-laws are only an hour away from this wonderful place. My father and I are planning a trip up there on Saturday for the day and I was hoping for some advise on "good" locations along the stream and techniques that may help us that are different from "lake trout fishing" techniques. Thank you.

**holdemplyer** · 11-03-2009, 02:52 PM

Verdigre is a gem in the eastern half of the state. A 13" brown from there is something only a few NEFGA members can claim (I'm NOT one of them).

I won't even pretend to know that creek as well as others on here (and haven't been up there since late spring), so the only advice on where would be to fish everywhere you can. I don't know what "hatch" may be happening either, but a copper john or pheasant tail is always a good place to start.

h20fowl_ne · 11-03-2009, 03:04 PM

I lived in Neligh for 14 years and spent a lot of days on the creek. My favorite time of year was in the winter months. Beautiful country and some nice fish to be caught if one is patient and learns the ways of the stream.

LincolnLunger · 11-03-2009, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by PapillionFishingGuy

Not even using my fishing gear, I caught a 13" brown trout and a 13" rainbow.

How'd you managed to do that?

PineappleSlap · 11-03-2009, 05:27 PM

My Grandma lives in Albion.....I never even knew such fishing destinations were so close while I laid there with my stomach full bored on Thanksgiving.....had I known this......

PapillionFishingGuy · 11-04-2009, 09:20 AM

Sorry, I should have been more clear. I was still using fishing gear...I just happened to be using my father-in-laws gear...not mine.

danager · 11-04-2009, 02:46 PM

PM Sent.

11-03-2009, 02:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
PapillionFishingGuy PapillionFishingGuy is waiting for Sat...I hear the trout calling me! Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Verdigre Creek My father works at the "Commission" as he calls it (and others I find out) and came across the Trout Fishing in Nebraska Stream publication. We took a look at this before going out to a trip to Ogallala for some trout fishing. I will have to share pictures in another thread. About a month ago I was visiting my in-laws in Albion, NE when my father-in-law told me about the Royal Rearing Station. We went up there and it was a fun and neat experience being a "city boy" and all. We then fished the creek nearby just for fun. Not even using my fishing gear, I caught a 13" brown trout and a 13" rainbow. I told my father about it and tried to look up where we were. Find out that I was at Verdigre Creek (listed in the publication) and one of the most popular trout streams in Nebraska. Now we are all excited knowing now that my in-laws are only an hour away from this wonderful place. My father and I are planning a trip up there on Saturday for the day and I was hoping for some advise on "good" locations along the stream and techniques that may help us that are different from "lake trout fishing" techniques. Thank you.

11-03-2009, 02:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
holdemplyer holdemplyer is waiting on open water Director Join Date: May 2007 Location: hunting for Kenzies MA gill!!! Certified Youth Fishing Instructor NEFGA Line Recycling Volunteer Posts: 6,086 Thanks: 850 Thanked 1,388 Times in 820 Posts	Verdigre is a gem in the eastern half of the state. A 13" brown from there is something only a few NEFGA members can claim (I'm NOT one of them). I won't even pretend to know that creek as well as others on here (and haven't been up there since late spring), so the only advice on where would be to fish everywhere you can. I don't know what "hatch" may be happening either, but a copper john or pheasant tail is always a good place to start. __________________ "So I says to Mabel, I says... I'll continue this later." Waiting on the shadow to materialize.... Gone, but never forgotten.

11-03-2009, 03:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
h20fowl_ne h20fowl_ne is ready to shoot some ducks this weekend. Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: McCook, NE 69001 Posts: 63 Thanks: 7 Thanked 13 Times in 10 Posts	Trout I lived in Neligh for 14 years and spent a lot of days on the creek. My favorite time of year was in the winter months. Beautiful country and some nice fish to be caught if one is patient and learns the ways of the stream.

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11-03-2009, 05:27 PM	#5 (permalink)
PineappleSlap PineappleSlap is thinking about fishing, A LOT!!! Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Shawnee, KS (Kansas City) Posts: 226 Thanks: 96 Thanked 60 Times in 45 Posts	My Grandma lives in Albion.....I never even knew such fishing destinations were so close while I laid there with my stomach full bored on Thanksgiving.....had I known this......

11-04-2009, 09:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
PapillionFishingGuy PapillionFishingGuy is waiting for Sat...I hear the trout calling me! Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 5 Thanks: 1 Thanked 8 Times in 3 Posts	Sorry, I should have been more clear. I was still using fishing gear...I just happened to be using my father-in-laws gear...not mine.