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Exceptions to Freshwater Harvest Regulations

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Valid Sep. 1, 2024 through Aug. 31, 2025.

Bait Fish Exceptions

In Brewster, Crane, Crockett, Culberson, Ector, El Paso, Jeff Davis, Hudspeth, Kinney, Loving, Pecos, Presidio, Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Val Verde, Ward, and Winkler counties, the only fishes that may be used or possessed for bait while fishing are common carp, fathead minnows, gizzard and threadfin shad, golden shiners, goldfish, Mexican tetra, Rio Grande cichlid, silversides (Atherinidae family) and sunfish (Lepomis).

Exceptions to Statewide Harvest Regulations

Waters listed on this page are subject to special gear restrictions or special harvest limits on one or more species of fish. Waters with consumption advisories issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) are also listed here. Select a water body to see a summary of site-specific regulations.

On fresh waters not listed here, statewide limits apply.

Abilene State Park Lake

Note:

This water body is contained within a State Park boundary. No fishing license required.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.

Black bass

For largemouth and smallmouth bass, minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length limit for Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass. Daily bag limit for all black bass species is 5 in any combination.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, minimum length = 14 inches and combined daily bag limit = 15 fish. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Mandatory Harvest Reporting - All alligator gar harvested from the public waters of the state other than Falcon International Reservoir must be reported within 24 hours to the department via mobile app or online. Report your harvest with "Texas Hunt & Fish" app.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur. Get details.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

Alan Henry

Note:

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Black bass

For largemouth bass there is no minimum length limit, only two largemouth bass less than 18 inches may be retained each day. For smallmouth bass (if present), minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length limit on Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Daily bag limit for all black bass species is 5 in any combination.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For channel and blue catfish, their hybrids and subspecies, 25 (in any combination - only 10 can be 20 inches or greater in length). For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination

Athens

Black bass

For largemouth bass, length limit is a 14-21” slot. Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one largemouth bass 21 inches or greater may be retained each day. For smallmouth bass (if present), minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length limit on Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass (if present). Daily bag limit for all black bass species is 5 in any combination.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

B. A. Steinhagen

Note:

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

2022

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination

Bastrop

Gear restrictions

Use of juglines, throwlines, and trotlines is prohibited.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

2022

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Bellwood

Gear restrictions

Use of juglines, throwlines, and trotlines is prohibited.

Black bass

For largemouth bass, only those 16 inches in length or less may be retained. Bass 24 inches or greater in length may be temporarily retained in a live well or other aerated holding device and immediately weighed using personal scales. Bass weighing 13 pounds or more may be donated to the ShareLunker Program; otherwise, the fish must be immediately released in the lake where caught. Anglers wishing to donate their bass must immediately cease fishing and contact TPWD at (903) 681-0550. Anglers may not remove the bass from the immediate vicinity of the reservoir unless instructed to do so by TPWD staff. Bass not accepted by TPWD must be immediately released. For smallmouth bass (if present), minimum length is 14 inches. No minimum length limit for Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass (if present). Daily bag limit for all black bass species is 5 in any combination.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, minimum length limit = 12 inches and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Bob Sandlin

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, no minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 25 blue and channel catfish in any combination. In the 25-fish bag, no more than 5 fish 20 inches or greater in length may be retained, and no more than 1 of those can be 30 inches or longer. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Boerne City Park Lake

Gear restrictions

Use of juglines, throwlines, and trotlines is prohibited.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Bois d'Arc Lake

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Braunig

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, minimum length = 14 inches and combined daily bag limit = 15 fish. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Drum

For red drum, minimum length = 20 inches, with no maximum length limit. Daily bag = 3 fish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Brushy Creek Lake and Brushy Creek downstream from the lake to the Williamson/Milam County line

Note:

Brushy Creek Lake and Brushy Creek downstream from the lake to the Williamson/Milam County line.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Bryan

Gear restrictions

Use of juglines, throwlines, and trotlines is prohibited.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Buck Lake

Note:

South Llano River State Park

This water body is contained within a State Park boundary. No fishing license required.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only.

Black bass

Catch and release only for largemouth bass. For smallmouth (if present) minimum length = 14 inches. No minimum length for Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass (if present). Daily bag limit for all black bass species is 5 in any combination.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Caddo

Note:

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

It is unlawful to transport live, non-game fishes from this water body to any other water body. Nongame fishes may be collected and used for bait within the same water body.

Black bass

For largemouth bass, length limit is a 14-18” slot. Bass 14 inches and less or 18 inches or greater in length may be retained. No minimum length limit on spotted bass. Daily bag for all black bass species is 8 in any combination, of which no more than 4 may be largemouth bass 18 inches or longer. Possession limit = 10.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, no minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 50 in any combination, of which no more than 5 may be 30 inches or greater in length.

For flathead catfish, minimum length limit = 18 inches; daily bag and possession limit = 10.

Crappie

For black and white crappie there is no MLL and daily bag = 25 crappie in combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, no MLL and daily bag = 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Calaveras

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, minimum length = 14 inches and combined daily bag limit = 15 fish. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Drum

For red drum, minimum length = 20 inches, with no maximum length limit. Daily bag = 3 fish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Canyon

Note:

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Canyon Lake Project #6

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Casa Blanca

Black bass

For largemouth bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches. For smallmouth bass (if present), minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length limit for Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass. Daily bag for all black bass species is 5 in any combination.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Choke Canyon Reservoir

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, minimum length = 14 inches and combined daily bag limit = 15 fish. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Clear Creek

Note:

Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston and Harris counties

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Clear Fork Trinity River

Note:

Dallas-Fort Worth area

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Clear Lake

Note:

Panola County

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Cleburne State Park

Note:

This water body is contained within a State Park boundary. No fishing license required.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Coffee Mill

Gear restrictions

Use of juglines, throwlines, and trotlines is prohibited.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Community Fishing Lakes (see definition)

Community Fishing Lake

All public impoundments 75 acres or smaller located totally within an incorporated city limits or a public park, and all impoundments of any size lying totally within the boundaries of a state park.Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.

Black bass

Como

Note:

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Concho River North (North Concho River from O.C. Fisher dam to the Bell Street dam)

Note:

Daily bag limit of 5 (all species combined) with 1 black bass 14 inches or greater in length.

Gear restrictions

From O.C. Fisher dam to Bell Street dam

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.

Concho River South (South Concho River from Lone Wolf dam to Bell Street dam)

Note:

Daily bag limit of 5 (all species combined) with 1 black bass 14 inches or greater in length.

Gear restrictions

From Lone Wolf dam to Bell Street dam

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.

Conroe

Black bass

For largemouth bass, minimum length limit = 16 inches. For smallmouth bass, minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length limit for Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass. Daily bag for all black bass species is 5 in any combination.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Davy Crockett

Gear restrictions

Use of juglines, throwlines, and trotlines is prohibited.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Deputy Darren Goforth Park Lake

Note:

Daily bag limit of 5 (all species combined) with 1 black bass 14 inches or greater in length.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.

Devils River

Black bass

Outside special regulation zone

From State Hwy. 163 bridge downstream to confluence with Big Satan Creek

Catch and release only for all species of black bass.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Dixieland

Gear restrictions

Use of juglines, throwlines, and trotlines is prohibited.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, minimum length limit = 12 inches and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Elm

Note:

Brazos Bend State Park

This water body is contained within a State Park boundary. No fishing license required.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Fairfield

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Drum

For red drum, minimum length = 20 inches; maximum length = 28 inches. Daily bag limit = 3 fish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Falcon

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit = 5 fish and possession limit = 10. No bag or possession limits on other species of gar.

Mandatory harvest reporting of alligator gar harvested is not required for Falcon.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Fayette County

Gear restrictions

Use of trotlines is prohibited.

Black bass

For largemouth bass, length limit is a 16-24” slot. Bass 16 inches and less or 24 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 24 inches or greater may be retained each day. For smallmouth bass (if present), minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length limit on Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass (if present). Daily bag limit for all black bass species is 5 in any combination.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, minimum length = 14 inches and combined daily bag limit = 15 fish. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Forest Park

Note:

Daily bag limit of 5 (all species combined) with 1 black bass 14 inches or greater in length.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.

Fork

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For black and white crappie caught from December 1 through the last day of February, there is no minimum length limit and all crappie caught must be retained. From March through November, minimum length is 10 inches. Year-round daily bag limit is 25 crappie in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Fort Parker State Park

Note:

This water body is contained within a State Park boundary. No fishing license required.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Generations Park

Note:

Daily bag limit of 5 (all species combined) with 1 black bass 14 inches or greater in length.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur. Get details.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Gilmer Reservoir

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Grapevine

Note:

Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Guadalupe River

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

Outside special trout zones

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

800 yards downstream from Canyon Dam release downstream to east bridge on Hwy 306

For rainbow and brown trout, length limit is a 12-18 inch slot. Trout 12 inches and less or 18 inches or greater in length may be retained. Daily bag = 5 trout and only one trout 18 inches or longer may be retained. Harvest of trout is by artificial lures only. See Pole and Line for special restrictions on lures in this area.

From east Hwy 306 bridge crossing downstream to 2nd crossing on River Road

For rainbow and brown trout, minimum length is 18 inches and daily bag limit is one fish. Harvest of trout is by artificial lures only. See Pole and Line for special restrictions on lures in this area.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Houston County

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Hubbard Creek Reservoir

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Jacksonville

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Joe Pool

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination

Kirby

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

Walleye and saugeye

No minimum length, but only two of the 5-fish daily bag can be under 16 inches in length.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Kurth

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Kyle

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.

Catch and Release

No harvest of largemouth bass, channel catfish, or any sunfish species is allowed.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Lady Bird Lake

Black bass

Carp

For common carp, only one carp 33 inches or greater may be retained each day. There is no daily bag limit for carp less than 33 inches in length.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Lake O' the Pines

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Lavon

Note:

Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Lewisville

Note:

Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Livingston

Note:

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, no minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 50 in any combination, of which no more than 5 may be 30 inches or greater in length.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Only alligator gar less than 48 inches in length may be retained. Daily bag limit = 1. Between one half-hour after sunset and one half-hour before sunrise, no person may take or possess an alligator gar by means of lawful archery equipment or crossbow unless they possess a harvest authorization.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Lost Maples - Lower

Note:

This water body is contained within a State Park boundary. No fishing license required.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only.

Black bass

Catch and release only for all species of black bass.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Lost Maples - Upper

Note:

This water body is contained within a State Park boundary. No fishing license required.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only.

Black bass

Catch and release only for all species of black bass.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Madisonville

Note:

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Marine Creek (Ft. Worth)

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Meredith

Note:

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

Walleye and saugeye

No minimum length, but only two of the 5-fish daily bag can be under 16 inches in length.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Mill Creek Lake

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Mineral Wells

Note:

This water body is contained within a State Park boundary. No fishing license required.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Monticello

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Moss

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Mountain Creek Lake (Dallas County)

Note:

Fish consumption advisory in effect. Get details

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur. Get details.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Murvaul

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Nacogdoches

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Naconiche

Gear restrictions

Use of juglines, throwlines, and trotlines is prohibited.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Nasworthy

Black bass

For largemouth bass, length limit is a 14-18” slot. Bass 14 inches and less or 18 inches or greater in length may be retained. For smallmouth bass (if present), minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length limit on Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass (if present.) Daily bag limit for all black bass species is 5 in any combination.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For black and white crappie there is no MLL and daily bag = 25 crappie in combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Neches River

Note:Certain East Texas counties

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Nelson Park

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

North Concho River

Gear restrictions

From O.C. Fisher dam to Bell Street dam

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

From O.C. Fisher dam to Bell Street dam

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

O. H. Ivie

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Palestine

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Pflugerville

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Pilant

Note:

Brazos Bend State Park

This water body is contained within a State Park boundary. No fishing license required.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Pinkston

Gear restrictions

Use of trotlines is prohibited.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Proctor

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, minimum length = 14 inches and combined daily bag limit = 15 fish. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Purtis Creek State Park Lake

Note:

This water body is contained within a State Park boundary. No fishing license required.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Ratcliff

Note:

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Raven

Note:

This water body is contained within a State Park boundary. No fishing license required.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Ray Hubbard

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Red River

Note:

Below Lake Texoma

It is unlawful to transport live, non-game fishes from this water body to any other water body. Nongame fishes may be collected and used for bait within the same water body.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Below Lake Texoma including Shawnee Creek

For blue and channel catfish, no minimum length; combined daily bag limit = 15 fish. Only 1 blue catfish 30 inches or greater in length may be retained each day. For flathead catfish, no minimum length limit; daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Below Lake Texoma

During May, no person shall take alligator gar from, or possess alligator gar while on, the Red River (including Lake Texoma) and all tributaries that drain directly or indirectly to the Red River on the Texas/Oklahoma border in Cooke, Grayson, Fannin, Lamar, Red River, and Bowie counties.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Below Lake Texoma including Shawnee Creek

For striped bass and hybrid striped bass, no MLL and daily bag = 5. Culling of striped bass is prohibited.

Richland Chambers

Note:

Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Sabine River

Black bass

Upstream of Toledo Bend/LA state line

Toledo Bend Dam to Sabine Pass

For largemouth bass, minimum length limit = 12 inches. Daily bag for all black bass species is 8 in any combination. Possession limit = 10.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Upstream of Toledo Bend/LA state line

Toledo Bend Dam to I.H. 10 bridge

For blue and channel catfish, no minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 50 in any combination, of which no more than 5 may be 30 inches or greater in length.

Toledo Bend Dam to I.H. 10 bridge

For flathead catfish, minimum length limit = 18 inches; daily bag and possession limit = 10.

CrappieUpstream of Toledo Bend/LA state line

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Toledo Bend Dam to I.H. 10 bridge

For black and white crappie there is no MLL and daily bag = 25 crappie in combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

Toledo Bend Dam to I.H. 10 bridge

For white bass, no MLL and daily bag = 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

Toledo Bend Dam to I.H. 10 bridge

For striped bass, no MLL, daily bag = 5, and only 2 striped bass, 30 inches or greater, may be retained each day.

Sam Rayburn

Note:

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, no minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 50 in any combination, of which no more than 5 may be 30 inches or greater in length.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Sections of Rivers within State Parks

Note:

This water body is contained within a State Park boundary. No fishing license required.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing from any dock, pier, jetty, or man-made structure.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Sheldon

Note:

This water body is contained within a State Park boundary. No fishing license required.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

South Concho River

Gear restrictions

From Lone Wolf dam to Bell Street dam

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

From Lone Wolf dam to Bell Street dam

For blue and channel catfish, there is no minimum length and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Southeast Texas (Chambers, Galveston, Jefferson and Orange counties)

Black bass

Chambers, Galveston, Hardin, Jefferson, Liberty (south of U.S. Hwy. 90), Newton, & Orange counties, including any public waters on border with adjacent counties

For largemouth bass, minimum length limit = 12 inches. No minimum length limit for Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass. Daily bag for all black bass species is 5 in any combination.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

State Park Lakes (fishing from any dock, pier, jetty or manmade structure)

Note:

This water body is contained within a State Park boundary. No fishing license required.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing from any dock, pier, jetty, or man-made structure.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Sulphur River

Note:Downstream of Wright Patman dam

It is unlawful to transport live, non-game fishes from this water body to any other water body. Nongame fishes may be collected and used for bait within the same water body.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination

Tankersley

Gear restrictions

Use of juglines, throwlines, and trotlines is prohibited.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, minimum length limit = 12 inches and combined daily bag limit = 5. For flathead catfish, minimum length = 18 inches and daily bag = 5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Tawakoni

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Texoma

Note:

Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For black and white crappie, minimum length limit = 10 inches and daily bag limit = 37 in any combination. Possession limit = 50 crappie.

Gar

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

Walleye and saugeye

No minimum length, but only two of the 5-fish daily bag can be under 16 inches in length.

White bass

For white bass, no MLL and daily bag = 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped bass and hybrid striped bass, no MLL, daily bag = 10 and possession limit = 20, and only 2 striped or hybrid striped bass, 20 inches or greater, may be retained each day. Culling of striped bass and hybrid striped bass is prohibited.

Timpson

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Toledo Bend

Note:

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Black bass

For largemouth and smallmouth bass, minimum length limit = 14 inches. No minimum length limit for Alabama, Guadalupe, and spotted bass (if present). Daily bag limit for all black bass species is 8 in any combination. Possession limit = 10.

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

For blue and channel catfish, no minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 50 in any combination, of which no more than 5 may be 30 inches or greater in length.

For flathead catfish, minimum length limit = 18 inches; daily bag and possession limit = 10.

Crappie

For black and white crappie there is no MLL and daily bag = 25 crappie in combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, no MLL and daily bag = 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped bass, no MLL, daily bag = 5, and only 2 striped bass, 30 inches or greater, may be retained each day.

Trinity River

Note:

Sections in DFW and Southeast Texas

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Main stem except Polk and San Jacinto counties

From the Lake Livingston dam downstream to the FM Road 3278 bridge

For blue and channel catfish, minimum length = 12 inches. Daily bag and possession limit = 10, of which only 2 fish may be 24 inches or greater in length. For flathead catfish, minimum length=18 inches and daily bag=5.

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

On the Trinity River and all tributary waters from the I-30 bridge in Dallas downstream to the I-10 bridge in Chambers County, including Lake Livingston and the East Fork of the Trinity River and all tributaries upstream to the dam at Lake Ray Hubbard

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Shad

Below Lake Livingston between Polk and San Jacinto counties

Daily bag limit for gizzard and threadfin shad = 500 in any combination. Possession limit = 1,000.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For the Trinity River from the Lake Livingston dam downstream to the FM Road 3278 bridge, striped bass MLL = 18 inches and daily bag = 2.

Tucker Lake

Note:

Daily bag limit of 5 (all species combined) with 1 black bass 14 inches or greater in length.

This water body is contained within a State Park boundary. No fishing license required.

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.

Village Creek

Note:

Hardin County

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Waco

Note:

Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Walter E. Long Reservoir

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Welsh

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

West Fork Trinity River

Note:

Dallas-Fort Worth area

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Wheeler Branch Reservoir

Gear restrictions

Fishing is by pole and line only.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

Walleye and saugeye

No minimum length, but only two of the 5-fish daily bag can be under 16 inches in length.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.

Worth

Note:

Fish consumption advisory in effect.

Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir.

Black bass

Carp

There is no minimum length limit or daily bag limit for common carp.

Catfish

Crappie

For white and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, minimum length limit = 10 inches. Daily bag limit = 25 in any combination.

Gar

For alligator gar, daily bag limit is 1 fish of any size. No bag limits on other species of gar.

Certain areas may be temporarily closed to alligator gar fishing when optimum spawning conditions occur.

Sunfish

There is no minimum length or daily bag limit on bluegill, redear, warmouth or other species of sunfish.

Trout

For rainbow and brown trout, their hybrids and subspecies, there is no minimum length and daily bag limit = 5 trout in any combination.

White bass

For white bass, minimum length = 10 inches and daily bag is 25.

Striped bass and their Hybrids

For striped and hybrid striped bass, minimum length limit = 18 inches and daily bag limit = 5 in any combination.