Texas

A nonresident annual fishing license in Texas costs $58.00. For comparison, Texas residents pay $30.00. Short-term options: 1 Day All Water: $16.00. The license year runs September 1 - August 31.

Purchase your Texas fishing license online at https://txfgsales.com/. Valid ID; 17+ must have license; license year Sept 1 - Aug 31. Licenses are administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD).

Under 17 exempt; Born before Jan 1, 1931 exempt; 70+ exempt (as of Sept 2025); Seniors 65+ reduced: $12 freshwater. Always check the official Texas website for the most current exemption details and any additional categories that may qualify.

All-Water Package $40 resident, $68 nonresident (freshwater + saltwater combined); Saltwater only: $35 resident, $63 nonresident. Be sure to purchase any required stamps or endorsements before heading out, as they are often checked during enforcement.

Fishing seasons in Texas: Year-round for most freshwater species; specific regulations for some reservoirs. Bag limits: Bass: 5/day (14 min) most waters; Catfish: 25/day; Crappie: 25/day; check regulations. Always consult the current Texas fishing regulations for the most up-to-date season dates and limits, as they can change annually.

1,500+ retail purchase locations; specific lake regulations may override statewide limits. For the complete set of rules including gear restrictions, size limits, and special waters, visit the official Texas fish and wildlife website.

Texas has the following border water or reciprocal agreements: Lake Texoma with Oklahoma (special regulations); Red River with Oklahoma; Gulf of Mexico shared waters. Nebraska is not directly included in these agreements, so a standard nonresident license is required.

For the most current regulations, license prices, and season dates, visit the official Texas fishing page at https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages. To purchase a license online, visit https://txfgsales.com/.