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NGPC raises oversize limit for wipers and white bass in Southwest District for 2025
Summary
The Nebraska Game and Parks Commission raised the oversize restriction for wipers and white bass from one over 16 inches to one over 18 inches in the Southwest District for 2025, aiming to balance harvest opportunity with trophy growth.
At the Southwest District fisheries informational meeting, agency staff announced a 2025 regulatory change that raises the oversize restriction on wipers and white bass in the district from one fish over 16 inches to one fish over 18 inches.
Sean Ferrier, Southwest District Manager, explained the rationale: several reservoirs produced strong year classes that are reaching the former 16‑inch threshold early. “We’re hoping by raising that 2 inches, we’ll give at least one more year and maybe bump into that second year after,” Ferrier said, adding that the overall goal is to allow some harvest opportunity at smaller sizes while improving the chance of producing trophy fish over 20 inches.
Ending: The agency said it welcomes public feedback on regulations through meetings and other comment channels as it seeks to match regulations to biological conditions and angler preferences.
