Regulations & Licenses

Texas fishing license requirements for adults aged seventeen or older fishing from private docks on public waters like Lake Travis.

Texas fishing license costs for freshwater, saltwater, and all-water options compared across lakes, rivers, and the Gulf of Mexico.

Texas spearfishing license rules require a standard fishing license with appropriate freshwater or saltwater endorsements for anglers.

Texas bowfishing requires a valid freshwater or saltwater fishing license issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Texas bowfishing license rules require anglers seventeen or older to hold a valid fishing license from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Texas hand-fishing regulations and licensing requirements explain when catching flathead and blue catfish using bare hands is legal.

Texas noodling license requirements and hand fishing regulations explain catfish rules set by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Texas fishing rules prohibit anyone from fishing within 600 feet of public water dams, spillways, and retention structures.

Texas fishing license requirements and the six hundred foot safety rule explain where anglers can legally fish near dams.

Texas fishing license requirements for rainbow trout in public waters and community lakes, plus age exemptions for kids.