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Fishing License
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05/22/09 03:03 PM
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Joined: May 2009
Posts: 6
lakeeire
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Green Horn
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Green Horn
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I'm new to Texas and need to know if a license is required if fishing only from the banks?
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Re: Fishing License
[Re: lakeeire]
#3495063
05/22/09 03:06 PM
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 735
Boudreaux
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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A liscense is required to fish any texas waters. Bank, boat,dock, wade. Any fishing period requires that you have a valid Texas fishing liscense.
If I fished for money.........I'd be broke.
In a world of compromise.....Some don't.
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Re: Fishing License
[Re: Boudreaux]
#3495159
05/22/09 03:32 PM
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Posts: 255
Wisco Kid
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Angler
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Only exception to this rule is if you are fishing from the bank in a state park. No license needed there.
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Re: Fishing License
[Re: Wisco Kid]
#3537926
06/03/09 04:32 PM
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Posts: 271
EJ2000
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Angler
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i would say get your fishing license and you have no worries at all about fishing anywhere in Texas. that is just my opinion... i would not take any chances period. fines can get pretty expensive.
EJ Irving, Texas
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Re: Fishing License
[Re: EJ2000]
#3538424
06/03/09 06:28 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 8
lost fisherman
Green Horn
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Green Horn
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Yep, was caught with an expired license couple of weeks ago. Fine depends on county judge. Mine was $109.
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Re: Fishing License
[Re: lost fisherman]
#3538956
06/03/09 08:30 PM
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Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 3,109
iamquockie
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ur lucky, last time I got caught without one it was $205, got caught on september 3rd lol.
I don't really know what to type here.
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Re: Fishing License
[Re: iamquockie]
#3541419
06/04/09 12:17 PM
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Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 974
bigcatter
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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I might be wrong but cant you fish with a cane pole and live bait without a fishing lic.
I would go ahead and get a lic. the money is suppose to go back into a fund to restock lakes and stuff...
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Re: Fishing License
[Re: bigcatter]
#3544106
06/04/09 10:32 PM
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Joined: May 2007
Posts: 753
luvdemslabs
Pro Angler
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Pro Angler
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bigcatter, alot of rules have changed and the cane pole rule is one of them. My best advice is for anyone that does not have a updated rule book should go to their nearest sporting store and pick up one
USN 1979-1986
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Re: Fishing License
[Re: lakeeire]
#3548209
06/06/09 01:18 AM
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Siberman
TFF Guru
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Born before 1930 : no license needed. Under 12 : nope. Bob Sandlin State Park : no. "Special Catch" days (for young children and the physically / mentally handicapped on certain lakes at specified times) : no. Everything else: check "the Book".
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Re: Fishing License
[Re: Siberman]
#3548655
06/06/09 03:45 AM
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Posts: 5,846
Smile-n-Nod
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Brett
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Re: Fishing License
[Re: Smile-n-Nod]
#3549879
06/06/09 08:55 PM
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Siberman
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Saw that in the book this morning. You beat me to it. ;o)
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Re: Fishing License
[Re: Siberman]
#3550064
06/06/09 10:31 PM
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Posts: 809
Canyon Tackle Box
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Pro Angler
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Is $28 worth the gamble to get nailed with a $100+ fine? Better safe than sorry
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Re: Fishing License
[Re: Canyon Tackle Box]
#3550182
06/06/09 11:27 PM
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Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 2,671
Bass fro chop
Extreme Angler
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Extreme Angler
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Free Sportfishing Day events around the state will highlight National Fishing and Boating Week, allowing anglers to fish any public waters in Texas without a fishing license on Saturday, June 6.
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Re: Fishing License
[Re: Bass fro chop]
#3552130
06/07/09 07:18 PM
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 189
Bocephys
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Outdoorsman
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While fishing from the bank or dock that is part of a "Texas State Parks" or an interior pond in those parks, No License is Required. Of course, you have to pay a per person fee to get in one.
Children under 17 are exempt from having a Fishing License on public waters.
Be glad you are "not" old enough to qualify for the "Too Old To Need One" category.
One misconception still floating around, is that you must have a fishing license to fish "Private Farm Ponds". There is no license requirement to fish them.
When license is required, you must posess a valid Drivers License or other state issued ID.
Good Luck,
W.P. Minor, Chief of Law Enforcement, TCFWSD#1 Lake Bob Sandlin
Last edited by Bocephys; 06/07/09 07:21 PM.
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