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Gavins Point Dam powerhouse downstream to a line extending from the east end of the south cement wall of the discharge canal northwest to the east end of the north wall of the discharge canal. (See image opposite page.) Also: • All inland waters are closed to paddlefish harvest. Requirements – Snaggers must have in their possession an unfilled paddlefish tag while actively snagging, in addition to a valid fishing permit, if required. From Gavins Point Dam to 0.6 miles downstream, snaggers must possess a valid Nebraska resident or Nebraska nonresident snagging permit or a South Dakota resident snagging permit. A South Dakota nonresident fishing permit/tag is not valid in this area. In the remainder of the river open to snagging, South Dakota nonresident permits are valid. Possession – Paddlefish harvested by snagging may be possessed only on the Missouri River during the open season in the designated open area. Minimum Age – Applicants must be 12 years old by Oct. 1 to be eligible to apply for a snagging permit. Hooks – Only one hook may be used when snagging, and the gap between the point of the hook and the shank may not exceed one-half inch. Bag and Possession Limits – The daily bag and possession limits are the total number of tags issued to an individual. Casting and Hooking – All paddlefish anglers are required to cast for and hook their own fish. Length Limit – All paddlefish between 35 and 45 inches long (measured along the centerline of the fish, lying flat, from the front margin of the eye to the natural fork of the tail), must be returned to the water immediately. Gaff Hook – It is unlawful to use a gaff hook or other penetrating device while landing snagged paddlefish. TAGGING, CLEANING AND TRANSPORTATION A paddlefish must be tagged immediately in the dorsal fin with the angler's tag upon addition to the creel. Any paddlefish tag that is locked before attachment, altered or modified shall be void and will not be replaced. Anglers harvesting a paddlefish are allowed to process the fish down to two whole fillets after completion of the fishing trip and upon leaving the Missouri River with both the closed paddlefish tag and paddlefish permit remaining with the fillets. DISCARDING NONGAME FISH It is unlawful to discard nongame fish on the bank. Bait Regulations Baitfish, listed amphibians and crayfish may not be sold, except by permit. The following regulations apply only to bait obtained for personal use. For commercial purposes (bait dealers, private aquaculturists and nonresident fish dealers), refer to the regulations supplied with your permit. OutdoorNebraska.gov | 21

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