Texas Fishing License Information & Regulations
Who Needs A
Fishing License?
A fishing license is required of anyone who fishes in the public waters of Texas. This covers all the legal means and methods used for taking fish from rod and reel to bow fishing
Resident Licenses
Resident:
a person who has lived continuously in Texas for more than six months immediately before buying their license, officially documented members of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas or members of the U.S. Armed Forces (and their dependents) on “active duty” anywhere. A person who claims residency in
any other state for any purpose and is not an
officially-documented member of the Kickapoo
Traditional Tribe of Texas or a member of the U.S. Armed Forces (or dependent) on active duty is not
a resident.
Non-Resident
Non-Resident :
A person who is not a Texas resident
a person who hasn’t lived continuously in Texas for more than six months immediately before buying their license
A license /package is not required for the following
- All persons under 17 years of age, whether Texas residents or non-residents, are exempt from license requirements.
- Texas residents who were born before January 1, 1931 are exempt from license requirements.
- Texas residents who are 65 years of age and older and who were born after January 1, 1931 may purchase a Senior Resident Fishing License.
- A person with an intellectual disability
fishing as part of medically approved therapy, under the
immediate supervision of personnel approved or employed by a hospital, residence, or school for persons with an intellectual disability. The person with an intellectual disability must carry an authorization identifying the entity supplying the service. This authorization may be in the form of an identification card that contains the name of the sponsoring entity
Fishing Day
On the first Saturday in June of each year, everyone can fish recreationally without licenses or endorsements. This
opportunity exists so that more people can try fishing for the first time. If you already have your license, thank you for your support! Please consider inviting a friend or family member to join you.
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