Texas regulations
Largemouth Bass Regulations in Texas 2026
Texas largemouth bass regulations in 2026: slot 14″–16″, 5 fish/day bag limit. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from TPWD.
Rules (15)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
- Max size
- 16"
- Min size
- 12"
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
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
- Crappie (Black & White)12 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
Largemouth Bass is also called Black Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth, in any combination), largies. 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 Largemouth Bass season in Texas?
Largemouth Bass 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 Largemouth Bass in Texas?
Minimum size for Largemouth Bass in Texas is 12 inches in Sabine River (From Toledo Bend Dam To Sabine Pass), per TPWD. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass in Texas?
Daily bag limit for Largemouth Bass in Texas is 5 fish/day, per TPWD.
Official sources cited
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_bk_l2000_1170b.pdf
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/printable
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing