Texas regulations
Crappie (Black & White) Regulations in Texas 2026
Texas crappie regulations in 2026: 10″ min size, 25 fish/day bag limit. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from TPWD.
Rules (12)
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 25 fish/day
- Min size
- 10"
- Min size
- 10"
- Status
- Permitted
- Status
- Permitted
- Daily bag
- 37 fish/day
- Daily bag
- 37 fish/day
- Possession
- 50 fish
- Possession
- 50 fish
- Status
- Permitted
- Status
- Permitted
Other Texas fish regulations
Other regulated species in Texas with current rule pages — same TPWD source, same verification cadence.
- Channel Catfish24 rules
- Blue Catfish23 rules
- Flathead Catfish19 rules
- Red Snapper17 rules
- Largemouth Bass15 rules
- Stripers (Striped Bass)7 rules
- Redfish (Red Drum)6 rules
- Speckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout)6 rules
- Black Drum3 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)3 rules
- Tarpon2 rules
- Sheepshead2 rules
- Flounder2 rules
Also known as
Crappie is also called Crappie (Black & White), Black Crappie, White Crappie. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Texas.
Frequently asked questions
When is Crappie season in Texas?
Crappie season in Texas is set by TPWD. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.
What is the size limit for Crappie in Texas?
Minimum size for Crappie in Texas is 10 inches, per TPWD. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Crappie in Texas?
Daily bag limit for Crappie in Texas is 37 fish/day in Texoma, per TPWD.