Rules & Regulations
Cast net laws in Utah
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
Nongame fish only (with limited carp exceptions) — not game fish.
Size, mesh & licensing
- Max size
- 10 ft diameter (5 ft radius) — Utah states this explicitly as a diameter
- Mesh
- Not specified
- Water type
- Not water-type specific (freshwater in practice — Utah is landlocked)
- License
- Yes — valid Utah fishing/combination license
Recommended BasicGear net
Cast Net — Basic Series — Choose a size up to 5 ft radius to stay under Utah's cap.
Official source
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources, R657-13↗
High confidenceLast verified: 2026-07-08
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