20 Texas Parks and Wildlife Outdoor Annual 2017-2018 REGULATIONS SUMMARY
FISHING ENDORSEMENTS AND TAGS
Freshwater Fishing Endorsement (Type 256): $5
This endorsement is required in addition to a valid fi shing license if you take or attempt to take fi sh in the
public fresh waters of Texas. If you are not required to hold a fi shing license, or if you hold a lifetime
combination or lifetime fi shing license, this endorsement is not required. A freshwater fi shing endorsement
is included in freshwater and all-water fi shing packages.
Saltwater Fishing Endorsement (Type 211): $10
This endorsement is required in addition to a valid fi shing license if you take or attempt to take fi sh in the
public salt water of Texas. If you are not required to hold a fi shing license, or if you hold a lifetime
combination or lifetime fi shing license, this endorsement is not required. A red drum tag shall be issued at no
additional charge with each saltwater fi shing endorsement. A saltwater fi shing endorsement is included in saltwater
and all-water fi shing packages.
Red Drum Tag:
This tag is required for an individual to take one red drum per license year over the maximum length limit of
28 inches, and is included free with the purchase of a saltwater fi shing endorsement or any package that
includes the saltwater fi shing endorsement. Tagging information, see pg. 41.
Persons who want to obtain a red drum tag and are EXEMPT from fi shing license requirements may purchase an Exempt
Angler Red Drum Tag for $3.
Bonus Red Drum Tag (Type 599): $3
This tag is required for an individual to take an additional red drum per license year over the maximum length
limit of 28 inches. Bonus tag can be purchased at any license sales location upon presenting a valid fi shing
license or other valid personal identifi cation. Only one bonus tag allowed per person per year.
Saltwater Trotline Tag (Type 307): $5
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 offi ces.
Individual Bait-shrimp Trawl Tag (Type 334): $37
Required for trawls used to take shrimp for any purpose under a recreational license. Available at TPWD
Coastal Law Enforcement offi ces.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR BORDER WATERS
ALL fi sh landed in Texas must comply with Texas bag and length limits. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Texas-Oklahoma and Texas-Arkansas:
• In Oklahoma or Arkansas waters of the Red River, the requirements of those states apply, including fi shing
regulations.
• A person must have a valid Texas fi shing license to fi sh from the Texas bank from Denison Dam to
Shawnee Creek (see illustration). An Oklahoma fi shing license is required to wade-fi sh or fi sh from a boat
in these waters.
• An Oklahoma resident 65 years of age or older is exempt from fi shing license requirements in Texas,
including on Lake Texoma.
• A person may fi sh in Texas or Oklahoma waters on Lake Texoma only with the appropriate license from
the respective state, unless the person possesses a Lake Texoma fi shing license, which is valid anywhere
on Lake Texoma.
• Lake Texoma License (Type 208): $12 – With this license, which is valid until December 31 following the date
of issuance, a person may fi sh in both the Texas and Oklahoma waters of Lake Texoma without any
additional Texas or Oklahoma fi shing licenses. A Texas resident 65 years of age or older does not need
this license to fi sh in the Oklahoma portion of Lake Texoma. A Lake Texoma license is valid ONLY on
Lake Texoma.
Oklahoma
Texas
Denison Dam
Red River
mouth of
Shawnee Creek
GPS coordinates for
border markers:
OK/TX state line
1
2
2
1
33° 49'8.1" N Lat
96° 34'5.0" W Long
33° 49'11.5" N Lat
96° 33'20.2" W Long
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FISHING ENDORSEMENTS AND TAGS
Freshwater Fishing Endorsement (Type 256): $5
This endorsement is required in addition to a valid fi shing license if you take or attempt to take fi sh in the
public fresh waters of Texas. If you are not required to hold a fi shing license, or if you hold a lifetime
combination or lifetime fi shing license, this endorsement is not required. A freshwater fi shing endorsement
is included in freshwater and all-water fi shing packages.
Saltwater Fishing Endorsement (Type 211): $10
This endorsement is required in addition to a valid fi shing license if you take or attempt to take fi sh in the
public salt water of Texas. If you are not required to hold a fi shing license, or if you hold a lifetime
combination or lifetime fi shing license, this endorsement is not required. A red drum tag shall be issued at no
additional charge with each saltwater fi shing endorsement. A saltwater fi shing endorsement is included in saltwater
and all-water fi shing packages.
Red Drum Tag:
This tag is required for an individual to take one red drum per license year over the maximum length limit of
28 inches, and is included free with the purchase of a saltwater fi shing endorsement or any package that
includes the saltwater fi shing endorsement. Tagging information, see pg. 41.
Persons who want to obtain a red drum tag and are EXEMPT from fi shing license requirements may purchase an Exempt
Angler Red Drum Tag for $3.
Bonus Red Drum Tag (Type 599): $3
This tag is required for an individual to take an additional red drum per license year over the maximum length
limit of 28 inches. Bonus tag can be purchased at any license sales location upon presenting a valid fi shing
license or other valid personal identifi cation. Only one bonus tag allowed per person per year.
Saltwater Trotline Tag (Type 307): $5
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 offi ces.
Individual Bait-shrimp Trawl Tag (Type 334): $37
Required for trawls used to take shrimp for any purpose under a recreational license. Available at TPWD
Coastal Law Enforcement offi ces.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS FOR BORDER WATERS
ALL fi sh landed in Texas must comply with Texas bag and length limits. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Texas-Oklahoma and Texas-Arkansas:
• In Oklahoma or Arkansas waters of the Red River, the requirements of those states apply, including fi shing
regulations.
• A person must have a valid Texas fi shing license to fi sh from the Texas bank from Denison Dam to
Shawnee Creek (see illustration). An Oklahoma fi shing license is required to wade-fi sh or fi sh from a boat
in these waters.
• An Oklahoma resident 65 years of age or older is exempt from fi shing license requirements in Texas,
including on Lake Texoma.
• A person may fi sh in Texas or Oklahoma waters on Lake Texoma only with the appropriate license from
the respective state, unless the person possesses a Lake Texoma fi shing license, which is valid anywhere
on Lake Texoma.
• Lake Texoma License (Type 208): $12 – With this license, which is valid until December 31 following the date
of issuance, a person may fi sh in both the Texas and Oklahoma waters of Lake Texoma without any
additional Texas or Oklahoma fi shing licenses. A Texas resident 65 years of age or older does not need
this license to fi sh in the Oklahoma portion of Lake Texoma. A Lake Texoma license is valid ONLY on
Lake Texoma.
Oklahoma
Texas
Denison Dam
Red River
mouth of
Shawnee Creek
GPS coordinates for
border markers:
OK/TX state line
1
2
2
1
33° 49'8.1" N Lat
96° 34'5.0" W Long
33° 49'11.5" N Lat
96° 33'20.2" W Long
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/RESTRICTIONS
278