Shrimping Seasons in Outside Waters

Southern Zone

South of a line from the Corpus Christi Fish Pass (Latitude 27° 40' 34") to the Mexican Border

Dates may be changed by the department providing 72 hours public notice on new closing dates and 24 hours public notice on new opening dates.

Beyond 5 Nautical Miles

Open Season:

Dec. 1 – May 15
July 16 – Nov. 30

Hours:

Day and Night

Limits:

100 pounds onboard/day (heads attached)

Inside 5 Nautical Miles

Open Season:

July 16 – Nov. 30

Hours:

30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset (closed at night)

Limits:

100 pounds onboard/day (heads attached)

Winter Closed Season:

Dec. 1 – May 15

Inside 9 Nautical Miles

The National Marine Fisheries Service may close the Exclusive Economic Zone off Texas (9-200 nautical miles) at the same time Texas waters are closed. For further information call (727) 824-5305.

Summer Closed Season:

May 15 – July 15

Northern Zone

North of a line from the Corpus Christi Fish Pass (Latitude 27° 40' 34") to the Louisiana Border

Dates may be changed by the department providing 72 hours public notice on new closing dates and 24 hours public notice on new opening dates.

Beyond 5 Nautical Miles

Open Season:

Dec. 1 – May 15
July 16 – Nov. 30

Hours:

Day and Night

Limits:

100 pounds onboard/day (heads attached)

Inside 5 Nautical Miles

Open Season:

Feb. 16 – May 15

July 16 – Nov. 30

Hours:

30 minutes before sunrise to 30 minutes after sunset (closed at night)

Limits:

100 pounds onboard/day (heads attached)

Winter Closed Season:

Dec. 1 – Feb. 15

Inside 9 Nautical Miles

The National Marine Fisheries Service may close the Exclusive Economic Zone off Texas (9-200 nautical miles) at the same time Texas waters are closed. For further information call (727) 824-5305.

Summer Closed Season:

May 15 – July 15