FISHING REGULATION

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

Species: red-drum
Common Names: Redfish
Red
Puppy drum

Size Limits:
  Minimum: 50.8 cm (20.0 inches)
  Maximum: 71.1 cm (28.0 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: Slot limit 20–28 inches. Three red drum in the slot per person per day. No red drum over 28" may be kept.

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