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Purchasing Game Fish

Posted By: JBird

Purchasing Game Fish - 02/05/21 06:04 PM

Hi all,

Strange question and I think I already know the answer.

Can an individual purchase speckled trout caught in the gulf here in Texas?

I'm heading to Surfside in June and would like to get some trout. I won't have access to being able to catch trout (no boat) but want to get my hands on some fish to take to a restaurant to have them prepare for my family. Any suggestions?

Many thanks.
Posted By: Pat Goff

Re: Purchasing Game Fish - 02/05/21 06:18 PM

Nope on Trout.
Or redfish.
You can still buy flounder, drum, whiting, croaker.
Posted By: Jim Ford

Re: Purchasing Game Fish - 02/05/21 07:14 PM

You may have a good chance at trout in the surf in June
Posted By: V-Bottom

Re: Purchasing Game Fish - 02/06/21 08:20 PM

Boyd's One Stop Bait/Tackle at the base of the TC DIKE has been know to sell them. In order to sell these game fish, the owner has to purchase a special permit. They bought these fish from Mexico and hopefully caught in their waters. From what I saw, the fish appeared to be around a while. This was some years back.
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