Fishing Regulations
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Freshwater Fishing Endorsement
Required in addition to a valid fishing license if you take or attempt to take fish in the public fresh waters of Texas. If you are not required to hold a fishing license, this endorsement is not required. This endorsement is automatically included as part of the freshwater package, all-water fishing package, lifetime combination and lifetime fishing license.
Endorsement | Eligibility | Item | Fee | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Freshwater Fishing Endorsement | Texas resident and non-resident | 256 | $5 | Buy online or Find a retailer |
Saltwater Fishing Endorsement
Required in addition to a valid fishing license if you take or attempt to take fish in the public salt water of Texas. If you are not required to hold a fishing license, this endorsement is not required. A red drum tag will be issued at no additional charge with each saltwater fishing endorsement. This endorsement is automatically included as part of the saltwater package, all-water fishing package, lifetime combination and lifetime fishing license.
Endorsement | Eligibility | Item | Fee | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Saltwater Fishing Endorsement | Texas resident and non-resident | 211 | $10 | Buy online or Find a retailer |
Red Drum Tag
Required to take one red drum longer than 28 inches per license year. Included with the purchase of a saltwater fishing endorsement or any package that includes the saltwater fishing endorsement. See tagging information.
Tag | Eligibility | Item / Fee / Availability |
|---|---|---|
Red Drum Tag | Texas resident and non-resident | Included in package |
One-Day Red Drum Tag
Required to take one red drum longer than 28 inches per license year. Included with the purchase of a One-day All-Water Fishing License. See tagging information.
Tag | Eligibility | Item / Fee / Availability |
|---|---|---|
One-Day Red-Drum Tag | Texas resident and non-resident | Included in package |
Exempt Angler Tag
Anglers who want a red drum tag and are exempt from fishing license requirements may purchase an Exempt Angler Tag.
Tag | Eligibility | Item | Fee | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Exempt Angler Tag | Texas resident and non-resident | 257 | $3 | Buy online or Find a retailer |
Bonus Red Drum Tag
Required to take an additional red drum longer than 28 inches per license year. Can be purchased at any license sales location. Only one allowed per angler per license year.
Tag | Eligibility | Item | Fee | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bonus Red Drum Tag | Texas resident and non-resident | 599 | $3 | Buy online or Find a retailer |
Saltwater Trotline Tag
Required for each 300 feet, or fraction thereof, on all non-commercial trotlines and sail lines placed in the coastal waters of Texas. Available at TPWD Coastal Law Enforcement offices.
Tag | Eligibility | Item | Fee | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Saltwater Trotline Tag | Texas resident and non-resident | 307 | $5 | Purchase at a TPWD coastal law enforcement sales office |
Individual Bait-shrimp Trawl Tag
Required for trawls used to take shrimp for any purpose under a recreational license. Available at TPWD Coastal Law Enforcement offices.
Tag | Eligibility | Item | Fee | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Individual Bait-shrimp Trawl Tag | Texas resident and non-resident | 334 | $37 | Purchase at a TPWD coastal law enforcement sales office |
Limited Public Use Permit
Required to fish on public hunting land areas. Full details on the Limited Public Use Permit.
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https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/saltwater-fishing/bag-length-limits/
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https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits
