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Fishing is a fun, affordable way to spend time together outdoors. We'll get you started with instructional events, how-to-videos, planning your trip, and rules & regulations.
The private recreational angler red snapper season in federal waters closed November 21. Anglers may continue to harvest up to 4 red snapper per day with a 15" minimum length limit in Texas state waters out to 9 nautical miles.
Purchase a conservation license plate to benefit fisheries management, river conservation and access. Available for your car, truck, motorcycle, boat trailer, travel trailer or RV.
You'll find rainbow trout in neighborhood ponds and other community lakes from late November through early March. Look over the stocking schedule for specific dates and a location near you.
Visit outdoorannual.com or get the free app for everything you need to know before you go. The app shows location-based info on hunting seasons and nearby waterbodies, plus the ability to look up current and past license purchases.
