The freshwater year round package costs $30 for residents and $58 for nonresidents. The saltwater year round package costs $35 for residents and $63 for nonresidents. There are still bag and length limits within state parks. Bag limits indicate the number of fish you can catch in a day and length indicates the length of the fish that you can catch. [3] X Research source Refer to Texas Park and Wildlife’s website to find additional restrictions when fishing within state parks.
You can get a senior freshwater fishing license for $12. You can get a senior saltwater license for $17. You can get a senior all-fish license for $22. [4] X Research source If you are a minor, you should still be accompanied by an adult when fishing, especially in deeper waters.
Resident licences are significantly cheaper than nonresident ones. [6] X Research source
If you are fishing with a family member, then you’ll need a note from your doctor saying that this is therapy. If you are fishing as therapy with a medical professional, you’ll need to carry a card that identifies the entity that is providing the therapy.
One day licenses are much cheaper and cost $11 for residents and $16 for nonresidents. The one day license includes all water fish. [8] X Research source If you are active duty in the military, or a disabled veteran, you can get a Texas fishing license for free, as long as you’re a resident. The all-water year round package costs $40 for residents and $68 for nonresidents.
You can also get hunting licenses or combo packages that include both hunting and fishing licenses. [10] X Research source Existing data will be pulled from your driver licence information. [11] X Research source
When you click your first licence it will take you to the checkout screen, but you can still add more licenses from this screen. You can remove licences on the next page before inputting your financial information. [13] X Research source You’ll need a credit or debit card in order to purchase a license online. Make sure you have enough funds on your credit or debit card to pay for the license.
Some valid forms of ID include your drivers license, vehicle registration, or a Texas voter certificate. [14] X Research source Make sure to call the place you’re going to get your license from to make sure that they can provide you with one.
If you have additional questions contact the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at (512) 389-4820 or 800-792-1112 extension 4820. Remember to bring a valid form of identification.
