Rules & Regulations
Cast net laws in Nebraska
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
Gizzard shad and alewife only, on a specific list of about 13 named waters, within a defined season.
Size, mesh & licensing
- Max size
- 10 ft diameter (5 ft radius)
- Mesh
- Maximum 3/8 in square mesh
- Water type
- Freshwater only
- License
- Yes — standard Nebraska fishing license
Recommended BasicGear net
Cast Net — Basic Series — Choose 1/4" or 3/8" mesh in a size up to 5 ft radius — and confirm you're on one of the named waters, in season, first.
Official source
Primary state pages returned access errors; relied on consistent third-party legal mirrors. The exact season window is unconfirmed/conflicting across sources.
Last verified: 2026-07-08
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