Texas regulations
Largemouth Bass Regulations in Texas 2026
Texas Largemouth Bass regulations as of 2026-05-08: Daily bag 5 fish; Max size 16 inches; Max size 16 inches. Sourced from TPWD.
Rules (25)
Texas statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
All Species
- Daily bag
- 5 fish
- Max size
- 16"
Daily bag limit for all species of black bass is 5 bass in any combination only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Bellwood
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Bois D’arc Lake
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Kurth
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Mill Creek Lake
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Moss
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Nacogdoches
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Naconiche
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Purtis Creek Sp Lake*
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Raven
- Max size
- 16"
only bass 16 inches in length or less may be retained
Sabine River (From Toledo Bend Dam To Sabine Pass)
- Min size
- 12"
Southeast Texas (Includes Public Waters Bordering Adjacent Counties)
- Min size
- 12"
TimpsonOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 21 inches or greater may be retained.
Walter E. LongOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 21 inches or greater may be retained.
Welsh
- Min size
- 18"
Wheeler BranchOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Slot min
- 14"
- Slot max
- 21"
Bass 14 inches and less or 21 inches or greater in length may be retained. Only one bass 21 inches or greater may be retained.
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 in All Species, per TPWD.
Official sources cited
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/publications/pwdpubs/media/pwd_bk_l2000_1170b.pdf
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/printable
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with TPWD before keeping a catch. Last verified .