Fisheries special applications and forms

List

A complete list of bait dealer permittees in Nebraska.

Application

Apply to seine and sell minnows, crayfish and tiger salamanders on a commercial basis.
Annual fee: $40 resident/$233 nonresident

Report

Bait dealers must submit a report on the previous year each Jan. 15.

Authorization application

Apply for authorization for the importation of bait species for live aquatic species and/or viable gametes.

Report form

Complete this form to submit your bait dealer annual report.

Initial application

Apply to engage in a commercial put and take fishery (fee fishing).
Annual fee: $78

Renewal application

Apply to renew a commercial put and take permit.
Annual fee: $78

To exempt those participating in an educational fishing project from possessing a fishing permit. This exemption is available to currently accredited teachers only.

List

A list of nonresident fish dealer permittee in Nebraska.

Application

Apply to possess, buy, sell, transport and ship approved bait fish, amphibians and crustaceans as listed in the Fisheries regulations.
Annual fee: $78

Report

Nonresident fish dealer permit holders must submit a report on the previous year each Jan. 15.

Complete this application to apply for fish salvage.

If your application was approved, please complete this form for each waterbody that you stock with fish salvaged from dewatered canals, streams, etc. Failure to submit this report could lead to prosecution for illegal fish salvage and stocking along with disqualification for future salvage authorization.

Registration

Register to hold a fishing tournament, derby or contest that require an entry fee to participate on publicly owned, controlled or manage waters.

Results

Complete this form to report on tournament release and harvest information.

Application

Apply to remove certain fish from private waters, other than by hook and line. Authorization is necessary for each removal method.
Annual fee: $101 resident/$198.50 nonresident

Inland waters commercial fishing report

Inland waters commercial permit holders must submit a report on the previous year each Jan. 15.

Commercial fishing report

Complete this form to submit your annual report for commercial fishing.

Apply for a master angler/state record certificate for fish that meet or exceed minimum weight/length standards or break the current state record.

Permittee list

A list of commercial fish permittees in Nebraska.

Application

Apply to remove certain fish from the Missouri River, other than by hook and line.
Annual fee: $101 resident/$198.50 nonresident

Report

Missouri River commercial permit holders must submit a report on the previous year each Jan. 15.

Apply for a paddlefish harvest tag (archery or snagging)

Archery permit application period: March 1-14

Snagging permit application period: July 1-14

Apply online for a Paddlefish application by using the new Permits system or via paper application mailed to the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission, P.O. Box 30370, Lincoln Nebraska 68503.

The PDF below includes instructions that will guide you through the process of applying for the Paddlefish draw. You will pay only the $7 application fee at the time of application.

*Successful applicants are required to pay a permit fee made online or at a Commission Permitting Office before they may receive their permit. The successful applicant will have a designated fifteen (15) day period in which to pay for the permit. After 15 days without payment, the successful applicant’s permit, bonus and preference points will be forfeited. 

Initial application

Apply to raise and sell fish.
Annual fee: $78

Renewal application

Apply to renew a private aquaculture permit.
Annual fee: $78

Report

Private aquaculturists must submit a report on the previous year each Jan. 15.

Permittee list

A list of all licensed private hatcheries and fish they have available for sale in Nebraska.

Private aquaculturist application

This application is required by aquaculturists wanting to import salmonid (trout and salmon) eggs, largemouth bass and yellow perch.

Authorization request

This application is required for consultants and companies to receive permission from the Nebraska Game and Parks Commission to take fish from privately owned waterbodies for fish management purposes, in accordance with state law and Commission regulations.

Activity Report

Private fish management permit holders should complete this form to report annual activity.

Completed forms

Completed forms can be emailed to Jordan Katt or sent via mail to:

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
ATTN: Jordan Katt
2200 N. 33rd St.
Lincoln, NE 68503

For questions you may reach Jordan by email or by phone at 402-471-5435.

Authorization request

Application for the owner(s) of a privately owned waterbody to obtain approval from the commission to take fish and/or snapping turtles for fish management purposes from waters they own and control, in accordance with state law and Commission regulations.

Activity report

Form to report results for an authorized fish management operation.

Completed forms

Completed forms can be emailed to Jordan Katt or sent via mail to:
Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
ATTN: Jordan Katt
2200 N. 33rd St.
Lincoln, NE 68503

For questions you may reach Jordan by email or by phone at 402-471-5435.

Stocking policy

Requirements for privately owned waterbodies to be stocked by Nebraska Game and Parks Commission.

Stocking application

Apply for fish for stocking privately owned waterbodies that meet the private waters stocking policy requirements above.

Completed forms

Completed forms can be emailed to Jordan Katt or sent via mail to:

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission
ATTN: Jordan Katt
2200 N. 33rd St.
Lincoln, NE 68503

For questions you may reach Jordan by email or by phone at 402-471-5435.

Complete this form to submit your bi-annual report for private put-and-take operators.

For those who are permanently physically or developmentally disabled to the point that they cannot use fishing equipment unassisted (meaning they cannot cast or reel by themselves and would always be accompanied by a helper).
Annual fee: $8