Rules & Regulations
Cast net laws in Georgia
Legal with restrictionsInformational only — this is not legal advice
Fishing regulations change, sometimes with little notice, and can vary further by county, water body, or season within a state. This page is a starting point for research, not a substitute for the law. Always verify current rules directly with your state's fish & wildlife agency or TakeMeFishing.org before you fish. BasicGear is not responsible for citations, fines, or gear seizures resulting from reliance on this page.
Last verified: 2026-07-08 — regulations are re-checked periodically; see the date above before assuming this is current.
Summary
Freshwater cast-netting is limited to shad and blueback herring for bait; saltwater use is limited to shrimp. Cast nets are banned in Georgia State Park lakes and Public Fishing Areas regardless of species.
Size, mesh & licensing
- Max size
- Not specified
- Mesh
- Not specified
- Water type
- Both (separate freshwater and saltwater rules)
- License
- Yes — Georgia fishing license (freshwater or saltwater as applicable)
Recommended BasicGear net
Cast Net — Basic Series — No size cap found — the Basic Series is a solid default, just avoid State Park lakes and Public Fishing Areas.
Official source
Georgia DNR / Rules & Regs 391-2-4↗
Medium confidenceLast verified: 2026-07-08
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