Meetings & Events
Please note, not all these events are the NAA’s. We are sponsoring and donating to a lot of other organizations events this year! Please check our Facebook page for the latest update!
2026 Events
- March 1, 2:00 PM Directors Meeting-
- April 25, 10:00 AM Homefront Cleanup- Randy Fetrow 402-276-0437, Matt Shaw 402-720-0007
- May 23, Fishing Tournament-6:00AM start, 1:00AM weight in, contact Shane Swahn 402-960-4693
- June 7, 1:00 PM Directors Meeting @ Homefront
- July 18, Veterans Rides @ Homefront-setup 9:00, rides start @ 12:00- Randy Fetrow 402-276-0437
- July 24, Weekend Kickoff Party @ Homefront 6:00 PM
- July 25, Columbus Run
- July 26, Clarks Run
- August 1, Airboaters for Autism Awareness Run- Justin Melia 308-730-1926
- August 8, Poker Run Fremont 77 Bridge Sign up 11:00-1:00 Randy Kassmeier 402-615-0103
- August 8, Vets Run @ Fullerton- Mark Ulferts 308-550-0271
- August 15, Fishing Tournament @ Fullerton- Mark Ulferts 308-550-0271
- August 15, Lower Platte Airboat Races
- September 5 & 6, Platteview Productions Airboat Ralley
- September 27, 2:00 PM Directors Meeting-Roadhouse lounge, West Point
- December 6, 2:00 PM Directors Meeting- BW’s Pub & Grill Louisville
- February 6, 2027 Annual Meeting-The Heights, Fremont
Have a Suggestion for an Event ? Would You Like to Host an Event? – Contact your area’s director or become a NAA Director.
2026 Nebraska Airboat Association Catfish Tournament
Reel in the Big One!
Date & Time
Date: Saturday, May 23, 2026
Lines In: 6:00 AM
Weigh-In: 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Location
Start at your location no sooner than 6:00 AM. Fish to NAA Homefront in North Bend for weigh-in. Fish fry to follow. Family welcome.
Entry Fee & Registration
$60 per boat / team
Registration deadline: May 20, 2026
Pay via Venmo, PayPal, or CC on registration form. Include team name in payment note.
Rules
- All participants must have valid Nebraska fishing licenses
- Teams of 2 anglers per boat (+ kids 13 and under)
- Only rod and reel — no trotlines, jugs, or noodling
- All fish must be caught in Platte River
- 13″ minimum length. Fish must be kept alive for weigh-in when possible
- Tournament officials’ decisions are final
- Kids 13 and under fish for free. Their fish contribute to total weight
Prizes
- 1st Place: 60% total purse
- 2nd Place: 30% total purse
- 3rd Place: 10% total purse
- Big Fish Award: 100% payout
Contact
Tournament Director – Shane Swahn
402-960-4693
shaneswahn@yahoo.com