Exceptions to Freshwater Harvest Regulations A-C
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.
To combat the spread of invasive zebra mussels, the law requires draining of water from boats and onboard receptacles when leaving or approaching public fresh waters.
Fishing Regulations for Abilene
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.
Fishing Regulations for Alan Henry
Note:
Fish consumption advisory in effect. Get details
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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for 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 bass 21 inches or greater 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
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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for B. A. Steinhagen
Note:
Fish consumption advisory in effect. Get details
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 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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Bastrop
Gear restrictions
Use of juglines, throwlines, and trotlines is prohibited.
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 bass 21 inches or greater 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
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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for 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 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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Belton (Bell County)
Note:
Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir.
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, 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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Bob Sandlin
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, 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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Boerne City Park Lake
Gear restrictions
Use of juglines, throwlines, and trotlines is prohibited.
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 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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Lower Bois d'Arc Creek Reservoir
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 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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Victor Braunig
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Brushy Creek Lake and Brushy Creek
Note:
Daily bag limit = 5 (all species combined) of Which only 1 may be a black bass. No minimum length limits except black bass, which must be 14 inches or greater in length.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Lake Bryan
Gear restrictions
Use of juglines, throwlines, and trotlines is prohibited.
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 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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Buck Lake
Note:
Daily bag limit of 5 fish (all species combined), No minimum length limits.
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. Anglers may use no more than two poles while fishing.
Black bass
Catch and release only for largemouth bass.
Fishing Regulations for Caddo
Note:
Fish consumption advisory in effect. Get details
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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Calaveras
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Canyon
Note:
Fish consumption advisory in effect. Get details
Zebra mussels have been found in this reservoir.
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 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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Canyon Lake Project #6
Note:
Daily bag limit = 5 (all species combined) of Which only 1 may be a black bass. No minimum length limits except black bass, which must be 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.
Fishing Regulations for 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
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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Choke Canyon Reservoir
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Clear Creek
Note:
Brazoria, Fort Bend, Galveston and Harris counties
Fish consumption advisory in effect. Get details
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 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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Clear Fork Trinity River
Note:
Dallas-Fort Worth area
Fish consumption advisory in effect. Get details
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 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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Clear Lake
Note:
Panola County
Fish consumption advisory in effect. Get details
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 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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for 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. 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 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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Coffee Mill
Gear restrictions
Use of juglines, throwlines, and trotlines is prohibited.
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 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.
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for Community Fishing Lakes
Community Fishing Lake
All public impoundments 75 acres or smaller located totally within an incorporated city limits or a municipal, city, county, or state park.
Note:
Daily bag limit = 5 (all species combined) of Which only 1 may be a black bass. No minimum length limits except black bass, which must be 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.
Fishing Regulations for Como (Fort Worth)
Note:
Fish consumption advisory in effect. Get details
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.
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.
Fishing Regulations for North Concho River
Note:
Daily bag limit = 5 (all species combined) of Which only 1 may be a black bass. No minimum length limits except black bass, which must be 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.
Fishing Regulations for South Concho River
Note:
Daily bag limit = 5 (all species combined) of Which only 1 may be a black bass. No minimum length limits except black bass, which must be 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.
Fishing Regulations for 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
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.
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.
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.
