Fishing Endorsements, Tags & Permits

Freshwater Fishing Endorsement

Required in addition to a valid fishing license if you take or attempt to take fish in the public fresh waters of Texas. If you are not required to hold a fishing license, this endorsement is not required. This endorsement is automatically included as part of the freshwater package, all-water fishing package, lifetime combination and lifetime fishing license.

Saltwater Fishing Endorsement

Required in addition to a valid fishing license if you take or attempt to take fish in the public salt water of Texas. If you are not required to hold a fishing license, this endorsement is not required. A red drum tag and a spotted seatrout tag will be issued at no additional charge with each saltwater fishing endorsement. This endorsement is automatically included as part of the saltwater package, all-water fishing package, lifetime combination and lifetime fishing license.

Red Drum Tag

Required to take one red drum longer than 28 inches per license year. Included with the purchase of a saltwater fishing endorsement or any package that includes the saltwater fishing endorsement. See tagging information.

One-Day Red Drum Tag

Required to take one red drum longer than 28 inches per license year. Included with the purchase of a One-day All-Water Fishing License. See tagging information.

Bonus Red Drum Tag

Required to take an additional red drum longer than 28 inches per license year. Can be purchased at any license sales location. Only one allowed per angler per license year.

Spotted Seatrout Tag

Required to take one spotted seatrout longer than 28 inches per license year. Included with the purchase of a saltwater fishing endorsement or any package that includes the saltwater fishing endorsement. Anglers who want a spotted seatrout tag and are EXEMPT from fishing license requirements may purchase an Exempt Angler Red Drum Tag and Exempt Angler Seatrout Tag.

Exempt Angler Tags

Anglers who want a red drum or spotted seatrout tag and are exempt from fishing license requirements may purchase an Exempt Angler Tag.

Saltwater Trotline Tag

Required for each 300 feet, or fraction thereof, on all non-commercial trotlines and sail lines placed in the coastal waters of Texas. Available at TPWD Coastal Law Enforcement offices.

Individual Bait-shrimp Trawl Tag

Required for trawls used to take shrimp for any purpose under a recreational license. Available at TPWD Coastal Law Enforcement offices.

Limited Public Use Permit

Required to fish on public hunting land areas. Full details on the Limited Public Use Permit.