New This Year: Fishing
Effective September 1, 2021
New for Freshwater Fishing
- Allow additional methods to legally possess exotic species such as tilapia and grass carp.
- Modified length and bag limits for blue and channel catfish statewide and at specific locations.
New for Saltwater Fishing
- Allow the use up to three crab traps per angler in currently restricted areas of Aransas County. Traps must be securely attached to fixed object such as docks, piers, or bulkheads.
- Clarify red snapper bag limits. Anglers may never have more than four red snapper in their possession while fishing.
- The entire flounder fishery is closed from Nov 1–Dec 14.