General Saltwater Fishing

Cedar Bayou Restricted Area

Within the distance inside Cedar Bayou between where Mesquite Bay flows into Cedar Bayou and a “No Vessels” marker or sign erected by the department near the point where Cedar Bayou empties into the Gulf of Mexico, it is unlawful to place any type of trap or anchor or moor a vessel, barge, or structure for a period exceeding two consecutive days. The distance inside Cedar Bayou from the mouth of the pass where it empties into the Gulf of Mexico to a “No Vessels” marker or sign erected by the department is designated as a restricted area.

Freshwater Finfish in Salt Waters

For freshwater finfish species caught in the public salt waters of this state, statewide bag, possession and length limits apply.

Please review General Regulation for Fresh and Salt Waters for additional regulations, legal fishing devices, and means and methods.