TX · FISHING

Fishing

License

Conditional

Yes freshwater fishing license required. Minimum age 17 (under 17 exempt; born before 1931 exempt). Issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. (TPWD).

§ tpwd.texas.gov

Verified Jul 2, 2026Reviewed

Species & limits

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Special-regulation waters in TX

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