My family and I are looking to come down to Toledo Bend next year and I was wondering if I need an out of state fishing license for both Texas and Louisiana. Anyone know?
Posted By: David Burton
Re: Fishing license for Toledo Bend - 02/12/16 03:04 PM
Either Texas or Louisiana should work. Check for exceptions to LA licensing requirements to see if you qualify.
Posted By: Jkrez
Re: Fishing license for Toledo Bend - 02/12/16 03:13 PM
They're reciprocal. If you have a LA or TX fishing license, you'll be legal. And this doesn't matter which side of the lake you launch from like I've heard others say.
Posted By: nwest10
Re: Fishing license for Toledo Bend - 02/12/16 03:17 PM
As long as you are in a boat. If you fish from the bank in LA and you are from Texas ( or anywhere else ) you need a LA license. If you are floating in a boat you are legal with either.
Posted By: David Burton
Re: Fishing license for Toledo Bend - 02/12/16 05:08 PM
As long as you are in a boat. If you fish from the bank in LA and you are from Texas ( or anywhere else ) you need a LA license. If you are floating in a boat you are legal with either.
Yeah, this one! Stay in your boat... My note about exemptions only apply to the reciprocity agreement for LA and TX residents. So get a temp LA or TX depending on where you plan to stay or what is convenient!
Posted By: Texascajun69
Re: Fishing license for Toledo Bend - 02/12/16 09:44 PM
You can fish anywhere on the lake with either states license. But I do believe the statement about bank fishing is correct.
Posted By: Crick
Re: Fishing license for Toledo Bend - 07/08/20 04:45 PM
I live in Alexandria La. and need a texas fishing licenses for Sam Rayburn where is the nearest place near to the Dam can i purchase one.
Posted By: bassmanrudy
Re: Fishing license for Toledo Bend - 07/08/20 05:19 PM
^^ There are 3 tackle stores in a half mile stretch of road that spans the dam- Tackle Addict, Tackle Monkey and Need More Tackle that all should have licenses for sale.
Posted By: andy52887
Re: Fishing license for Toledo Bend - 07/08/20 05:27 PM
Just order online and they will email you a conformation number. Usually within a week they send the paper copy.
Posted By: Flippin-Out
Re: Fishing license for Toledo Bend - 07/08/20 06:27 PM
I also agree that either license works when fishing from a boat on Toledo Bend. A suggestion would be to get the Texas license to give yourself the option of running over to fish Rayburn for a day if you like. It is very close to Toledo Bend, so you can stay wherever you plan to at Toledo Bend, but trailer over to Rayburn to fish - no need to change your camp base if you don't want to.
Posted By: Rich12
Re: Fishing license for Toledo Bend - 07/08/20 08:20 PM
If you launch from the Texas side, you need a Texas license. If you launch from the La. side, you need a La. license. On the water, either one is fine. Its where your boat ramp is governs the state license you need. If you pull out on a Texas ramp and get checked with a LA. license, you can have a problem etc.
Posted By: Crick
Re: Fishing license for Toledo Bend - 07/08/20 08:44 PM
I cannot order online, i am applying for free lifetime license, i am 72 and 100% disabled Army Vet., i was directed by Texas wildlife to go to the local outlets that sell license and they will process it their with proof of 100% disability. I was looking for the closes store to toledo bend. I was not aware that i could get one free.
Thanks Guys for the help.
Posted By: DCJohnson
Re: Fishing license for Toledo Bend - 07/08/20 10:20 PM
I don't believe it matters where you launch on Toledo Bend. A TX or LA license, even a non resident license, should be good regardless of where on the lake you launch.
Posted By: Flippin-Out
Re: Fishing license for Toledo Bend - 07/08/20 10:38 PM
I don't believe it matters where you launch on Toledo Bend. A TX or LA license, even a non resident license, should be good regardless of where on the lake you launch.
A Texas-issued non-resident license IS a Texas license, btw.
Posted By: Igofish2
Re: Fishing license for Toledo Bend - 07/08/20 11:58 PM
A lot depends on if you put a knife to them. If you're staying in LA w/ a TX licence & cut you some fish. You best have a LA tag. Same for the TX side.
Posted By: lamoon78
Re: Fishing license for Toledo Bend - 07/09/20 12:32 AM
Only need one or the other they are both recognized on Toledo.