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Canyon Lake Fishing Regulations 2026
Canyon Lake fishing regulations as of 2026-05-08: 41 current rules from TPWD. Anglers target largemouth bass, striped bass, smallmouth bass.
Rules (41)
TPWD regulates 41 rules across 9 species at this water.
Largemouth Bass
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.
Texas statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
Striped Bass
Lake Livingston
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
daily bag = 2
Sabine River (From Toledo Bend Dam To I.h. 10 Bridge)Open
- Status
- Permitted
no MLL, daily bag = 5, and only 2 striped bass, 30 inches or greater, may be retained each day
TexomaOpen
- Status
- Permitted
no MLL, daily bag = 10 and possession limit = 20, and only 2 striped or hybrid striped bass, 20 inches or greater, may be retained each day. Culling of striped bass and hybrid striped bass is prohibited.
Toledo Bend*Open
- Status
- Permitted
no MLL, daily bag = 5, and only 2 striped bass, 30 inches or greater, may be retained each day
Trinity River
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/day
Texas statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 18"
All Species
Canyon Lake Project #6
- Gear
- Gear2
Canyon Lake Project #6 In Lubbock CountyClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
Trotlines may not be used in Canyon Lake Project #6 in Lubbock County
Smallmouth Bass
Texas statewide
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
- Min size
- 14"
Game Fish
Canyon Lake Project #6
- Gear
- Pole And Line
Pole and line is the only lawful method for taking game fish and nongame fish
Nongame Fish
Canyon Lake Project #6
- Gear
- Pole And Line
Pole and line is the only lawful method for taking game fish and nongame fish
Channel Catfish
Canyon Lake Project #6 In Lubbock CountyClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
Juglines may not be used in the following: Canyon Lake Project #6 in Lubbock County
Blue Catfish
Canyon Lake Project #6 In Lubbock CountyClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
Juglines may not be used in the following: Canyon Lake Project #6 in Lubbock County
Flathead Catfish
Canyon Lake Project #6 In Lubbock CountyClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
Juglines may not be used in the following: Canyon Lake Project #6 in Lubbock County
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Canyon Lake?
TPWD regulates fishing on Canyon Lake.
What species can I target on Canyon Lake?
Canyon Lake is best known for largemouth bass, striped bass, smallmouth bass. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
When was this last updated?
These rules were last verified against TPWD on 2026-05-08. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch. Last verified .