Rules & Regulations
Cast net laws in West Virginia
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
Called a "thrownet" in statute — bait/nongame fish only.
Size, mesh & licensing
- Max size
- 12 ft radius
- Mesh
- Maximum 1 in
- Water type
- Not water-type specific (landlocked, inland public waters)
- License
- Yes — valid West Virginia fishing license
Recommended BasicGear net
Cast Net — Basic Series — West Virginia's 12 ft radius cap matches the largest Basic Series size exactly.
Official source
WV DNR — 2026 Fishing Regulations Summary↗
High confidenceLast verified: 2026-07-08
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