Texas is one of the best fisheries in the country. Take advantage of the great fishing opportunities by getting your Texas fishing license!
If you’re 16 or older and planning to fish in the public waters of Texas, you’ll need a valid Texas fishing license. A license allows you to take fish by all legal methods, from rod and reel to bow fishing.
In addition to getting a Texas fishing license, you may also need to get a fishing endorsement. Specifically, you’ll need a freshwater fishing endorsement if you plan to take or attempt to take fish in Texas’ fresh waters and a saltwater fishing endorsement if you fish in the public saltwater of Texas.
There are many exceptions to the Texas fishing license requirement. These include:
Whether you’re a resident or visitor, you’ll have several options when it comes to purchasing a Texas fishing license. To obtain your license, a resident is someone who has lived continuously in Texas for more than six months immediately before buying a license.
Freshwater
Saltwater
You also have the option to purchase an all-water package that includes both a license and freshwater and saltwater endorsement. Both freshwater and saltwater packages as well as the all-water are available from the date of sale until August 31, the end of the Texas license year.
A lifetime fishing license, available only to residents, also includes both endorsements. The cost for a lifetime resident fishing package is $1,000.
All of the fees from license sales support conservation efforts that help make Texas one of the best places in the country to fish.
You have three options for purchasing your Texas fishing license:
Once you have your Texas Fishing license, you’ll need to have it in your possession when fishing, be able to display an image of it on your phone, or show proof of purchase from inside the “Outdoor Annual” mobile app.
TX FISHING LAWS & REGULATIONS
Texas has its own set of fishing laws and regulations that need to be followed in order to protect their fish populations.
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Learn how you can start protecting our aquatic natural resources.
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Additional resources and information can be found directly on the Texas Parks and Wildlife site.
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