Rules & Regulations
Cast net laws in Oregon
Legal with restrictions (marine only)Informational 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
Authorized only for specific baitfish/forage species and squid in marine and bay waters — no confirmed freshwater use. Note: a "10 ft diameter" figure that circulates online for Oregon is actually a Washington State rule.
Size, mesh & licensing
- Max size
- Not specified
- Mesh
- Not specified
- Water type
- Saltwater/marine and bay use only
- License
- OR angling license, plus a shellfish license (12+) for squid and an Ocean Endorsement for ocean fishing
Recommended BasicGear net
Cast Net — Basic Series — No confirmed size or mesh cap for Oregon specifically — any BasicGear net works for the approved species list, in marine/bay waters.
Official source
Oregon Dept. of Fish & Wildlife — Shellfish Regulations↗
Medium confidenceNo single ODFW page or PDF states a cast-net diameter or mesh limit; treated as unregulated on those dimensions pending direct agency confirmation.
Last verified: 2026-07-08
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