FISHING REGULATION

Country: US-TX
Jurisdiction: Texas
Authority: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD)

Species: spotted-seatrout
Common Names: Speckled trout
Specs

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 38.1 cm (15.0 inches)
  Maximum: 50.8 cm (20.0 inches)
  Slot Limit: True

Bag Limits:
  Daily: 3 fish
  Possession:  fish
  Annual:  fish

Season:
  Open Dates: 01-01
  Close Dates: 12-31
  Closed All Year: False

Notes: Bag reduced from 5 → 3 by TPWD March 2024 emergency rule (stock rebuilding). Slot 15–20". One fish over 28" may be retained ONLY with a Spotted Seatrout Tag (annual tag included with license; Bonus Tag available for additional purchase). Varies by bay system; verify against TPWD outdoor annual before fishing.

Source: https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/saltwater-fishing/bag-length-limits/seatrout-bag-length-limits
Last Verified: 2026-04-29