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Water Rules & Regulations

Location: Texas - Aransas County
Guide: Captain's Waters
Last updated: January 2026

License Requirements

Texas Saltwater Fishing License Required
Saltwater Endorsement Required
Red Drum Tag (if retaining) Required
Licenses can be purchased online at outdoor.tpwd.texas.gov or at local retailers. Guided trips may include license - verify with your captain.

Species Limits & Sizes

Red Drum (Redfish)
Daily Bag Limit 3 fish
Minimum Length 18 inches
Maximum Length 28 inches
Spotted Seatrout
Daily Bag Limit 5 fish
Minimum Length 15 inches
Maximum Length 25 inches
Southern Flounder
Daily Bag Limit 5 fish
Minimum Length 15 inches
Season Closure Nov 1 - Dec 14
Black Drum
Daily Bag Limit 5 fish
Minimum Length 14 inches
Maximum Length 30 inches
Sheepshead
Daily Bag Limit 5 fish
Minimum Length 15 inches
Maximum Length None
Blue Crab
Daily Bag Limit 1 dozen
Minimum Width 5 inches
Females w/eggs Prohibited
Flounder season is CLOSED Nov 1 - Dec 14 in Texas coastal waters. No retention allowed during closure.

Gear Restrictions

Rod & Reel Limit No limit per person
Trotlines in Saltwater Prohibited
Gig/Spear for Flounder Permitted
Cast Net (bait only) Permitted
Bowfishing for Game Fish Prohibited

Safety Equipment Requirements

Personal Flotation Devices (PFDs) 1 per person
Children under 13 Must wear PFD
Throwable Device (boats 16ft+) Required
Fire Extinguisher Required if enclosed spaces
Sound Producing Device Required
Navigation Lights (night/low vis) Required

Operation Rules

Boat Registration Required - displayed
Operator Age (PWC) 13+ years old
Boater Education (born after 9/1/1993) Required
Engine Cut-off Switch Must be attached when on plane
BUI Blood Alcohol Limit 0.08% (criminal offense)

Wake & Speed Zones

Within 50ft of Fishermen No Wake
Within 50ft of Swimmers No Wake
Marked Marina Areas No Wake
ICW Marked Zones Follow posted limits
Always yield to commercial vessels in channels. Stay clear of marked shipping lanes.

Aransas County Regulations

Seagrass Protection (Redfish Bay) No prop scarring
Estes Cove Mandatory No-Motor Zone
Rockport Harbor Idle speed only
Fulton Harbor No wake zone
Destroying or uprooting seagrass is a Class C misdemeanor in Texas. Use trolling motor or drift in grass flats.

Wildlife Refuges

Aransas NWR - Whooping Crane Areas No Landing
Bird Nesting Islands (Mar-Sep) 300ft buffer required
Goose Island State Park Day use fee required
Whooping cranes are critically endangered. Maintain distance and avoid disturbing birds in shallow feeding areas.

Navigation Restrictions

Lydia Ann Channel Heavy commercial traffic - stay right
Aransas Pass Jetties Strong currents - use caution
CC Ship Channel Crossing Yield to all tanker traffic

Captain's Notes & Policies

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Trip Checklist

Valid fishing license with saltwater endorsement
Photo ID
Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
Appropriate footwear (non-marking soles)
Weather-appropriate clothing
Cooler with ice (if keeping fish)
Camera for trophy photos
Motion sickness medication (if prone)

Official Sources & Links

This information was compiled in January 2026. Regulations can change - always verify current rules with official sources before your trip.

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