How much is a fishing license in Texas?
Fishing licenses in Texas can range from a little over $10.00 for a Resident 1-Day All-Water fishing license to about $450.00 for a Non Resident Lifetime fishing license. Take a look below for all the resident and non resident fishing licenses and prices.
PRICES DISCLOSURE: We do our best to stay current, but prices can change without notice to us. The prices below may or may not be the exact current prices for the license(s) listed.
How much does a fishing license cost in Texas?
Texas Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing (Package) License – Item 231:
$30.00 BUY NOW
Texas Resident Annual Sr. Freshwater Fishing (Package) License – Item 234:
$12.00 BUY NOW
Texas Resident Annual All-Water Fishing (Package) License – Item 233: Freshwater and Saltwater license
$40.00 BUY NOW
Texas Resident 1-Day All-Water Fishing License – Item 213: Freshwater and Saltwater license
$11.00 BUY NOW
Texas Resident Annual Sr. All-Water Fishing (Package) License – Item 236: Freshwater and Saltwater license
$22.00 BUY NOW
Texas Resident Annual Special All-Water Fishing (Package) License – Item 244: Freshwater and Saltwater license
$7.00 BUY NOW
Texas Resident Annual Year-From-Purchase All-Water Fishing (Package) License – Item 237: Freshwater and Saltwater license
$47.00 BUY NOW
Texas Resident Lake Texoma License – Item 208: A person may fish in both the Texas and Oklahoma waters of Lake Texoma without any additional Texas or Oklahoma fishing licenses.
$12.00 BUY NOW
Texas Resident Freshwater Fishing Endorsement – Item 256: Required in addition to a valid fishing license if you take or attempt to take fish in the public fresh waters of Texas.
$5.00 BUY NOW
How much is a saltwater fishing license in Texas?
Texas Resident Annual Saltwater Fishing (Package) License – Item 232:
$35.00 BUY NOW
Texas Resident Sr. Annual Saltwater Fishing (Package) License – Item 235:
$17.00 BUY NOW
Texas Resident Sport Oyster Boat License – Item 328: For boats with a current registration in Texas or having a current certificate of documentation from the U.S. Coast Guard that shows the owner’s address is in Texas.
$13.00 BUY NOW
Texas Resident Saltwater Fishing Endorsement – Item 211: Required in addition to a valid fishing license if you take or attempt to take fish in the public salt water of Texas.
$10.00 BUY NOW
Texas Resident Saltwater Bonus Red Drum Tag – Item 599: Required to take an additional red drum longer than 28 inches per license year.
$3.00 BUY NOW
Texas Resident Saltwater Trotline Tag – Item 307: 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.
$5.00 BUY NOW
Texas Resident Saltwater Individual Bait-shrimp Trawl Tag – Item 334: Required for trawls used to take shrimp for any purpose under a recreational license. Available at TPWD Coastal Law Enforcement offices.
$37.00 BUY NOW
How much is a non resident fishing license in Texas?
Texas Non Resident Annual Freshwater Fishing (Package) License – Item 250:
$58.00 BUY NOW
Texas Non Resident Annual All-Water Fishing (Package) License – Item 252: Freshwater and Saltwater license
$68.00 BUY NOW
Texas Non Resident 1-Day All-Water Fishing License – Item 214: Freshwater and Saltwater license
$16.00 BUY NOW
Texas Non Resident Lake Texoma License – Item 208: A person may fish in both the Texas and Oklahoma waters of Lake Texoma without any additional Texas or Oklahoma fishing licenses.
$12.00 BUY NOW
Texas Resident Freshwater Fishing Endorsement – Item 256: Required in addition to a valid fishing license if you take or attempt to take fish in the public fresh waters of Texas.
$5.00 BUY NOW
How much is a non resident saltwater fishing license in Texas?
Texas Nonresident Annual Saltwater Fishing (Package) License – Item 251:
$63.00 BUY NOW
Texas Nonresident Sport Oyster Boat License – Item 428: For boats with a current registration in Texas or having a current certificate of documentation from the U.S. Coast Guard that shows the owner’s address is in Texas.
$51.00 BUY NOW
Texas Nonresident Saltwater Bonus Red Drum Tag – Item 599: Required to take an additional red drum longer than 28 inches per license year.
$3.00 BUY NOW
Texas Nonresident Saltwater Trotline Tag – Item 307: 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.
$5.00 BUY NOW
Texas Nonresident Saltwater Individual Bait-shrimp Trawl Tag – Item 334: Required for trawls used to take shrimp for any purpose under a recreational license. Available at TPWD Coastal Law Enforcement offices.
$37.00 BUY NOW
Texas Nonresident Lifetime Fishing License | Ages 5 and under:
$450.00 BUY NOW
Where can I buy a fishing license?
Here are some of the best places to fish in Texas.
All information listed above can also be seen on the fishing license page of the Texas Parks and Wildlife website.
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: At what age are you required to have a fishing license in Texas?
Answer: All anglers ages 17 and older are required to possess a valid Texas fishing license to fishing license when fishing Texas.
Question: At what age are you exempt from being required to have a fishing license in Texas?
Answer: Anyone born BEFORE January 1, 1931 is NOT required to have a valid fishing license to fish in the state of Texas.
Question: Does my disabled child need to have a fishing license to fish in Texas?
Answer: Any person proven to be intellectually disabled does NOT need to have a valid fishing license to fish in the state of Texas.
Question: Is a Texas fishing license required if I am fishing on private property in Texas?
Answer: A Texas fishing license is NOT required to fish on waters completely enclosed within private property as long as permission has been granted by the property owner in Texas.
Question: Is a digital copy of my fishing license acceptable in Texas instead of a printed license? Like, on my phone?
Answer: Yes. An electronic license or permit (such as on your smartphone) can now be displayed in place of a physical paper license or permit in Texas.
Question: Is a Texas annual fishing license good for a full year from purchase date?
Answer: No. Most long-term fishing licenses in Texas are valid form the date of purchase to August 31 each year and not a full year from purchase date.
Question: Are there free fishing days in Texas when a fishing license is not needed?
Answer: Yes! The “FREE” fishing days in Texas are generally on the first Saturday of June each year and a fishing license is not required.
Question: Do the state parks in Texas that allow fishing require you to have a fishing license to fish in them?
Answer: No. Anglers can fish free all year at more than 70 state parks in the state of Texas. However, park entry fees still do apply.