Texas regulations
Red Snapper Regulations in Texas 2026
Texas Red Snapper regulations as of 2026-05-07: Daily bag 2 fish/day; Daily bag 2 fish/day; Possession 2 fish. Sourced from TPWD.
Rules (14)
Federal Saltwater Waters (Gulf Of Mexico)
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
Federal Waters
- Season opens
- May 22
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
- Possession
- 2 fish
- Min size
- 16"
Opens May 22, 2026
State WatersOpen
- Status
- Open
- Daily bag
- 4 fish per person daily
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 15"
Year-round Anglers may not possess more than 4 red snapper while fishing in state waters.
Texas State Saltwater Waters
- Daily bag
- 4 fish/day
Texas State Waters
- Daily bag
- 4 fish/day
- Possession
- 4 fish
- Min size
- 15"
Texas State Waters (0-9 Nautical Miles)
- Daily bag
- 4 fish/day
Frequently asked questions
When is Red Snapper season in Texas?
Red Snapper 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 Red Snapper in Texas?
Minimum size for Red Snapper in Texas is 16 inches in Federal Waters, per TPWD. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Red Snapper in Texas?
Daily bag limit for Red Snapper in Texas is 2 fish/day in Federal Saltwater Waters (Gulf Of Mexico), per TPWD.
Official sources cited
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/?req=20260501a
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/saltwater-fishing/red-snapper
- https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with TPWD before keeping a catch. Last verified .