FISHING REGULATION

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

Species: king-mackerel
Common Names: Kingfish
Kings

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 61.0 cm (24.0 inches)
  Maximum:  cm ( inches)
  Slot Limit: False

Bag Limits:
  Daily: 2 fish
  Possession:  fish
  Annual:  fish

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

Notes: Federal rules apply in federal waters (>3nmi offshore). State limit: 2/day, 24" min.

Source: https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/saltwater/king-mackerel
Last Verified: 2026-04-29