X
GO

Water School

Archive by tag: fishingReturn

Do I need a fishing license to fish on the river? On a lake?

In the state of Texas, it is a requirement that anyone fishing on public lands or in public waters have a fishing license. However, there are a few exceptions to this rule, including: No license is required for those younger than 17 or Texas residents born before Sept. 1, 1930. Residents born after this date that are 65 or older, can buy a Senior Resident Fishing License. People are also not required to have a license when fishing at a state park, such as the one at Lake Whitney or Possum Kingd...
Read More

What regulations cover fishing at Brazos River Authority reservoirs?

Under Texas state law, a fishing license is required for all public waters. There are a few exceptions to this requirement. Those younger than 17 years of age, whether Texas residents or non-residents, are exempt. Also, Texas residents born before Jan. 1, 1931 are exempt from license requirements.  Texas residents over the age of 65 may buy a Senior Resident Fishing License.  For more information about fishing regulations in Texas, go to the Texas Department of Parks and Wildlife website.
Read More
Search
Categories

The information provided on this site is intended as background on water within the Brazos River basin. There should be no expectation that this information is all encompassing, complete or in any way examines every aspect of this very complex natural resource.

If you have questions about a post or would like additional information, please contact us or call 888-922-6272.

Tags
acre-foot lake water clarity appropriation golden algae infection taste drought mainstem indirect re-use rights lakes industrial minerals environment meta tag inland rain insurance parasite depth hydrology water quality chlorine mgd inundated hydrologic cycle farming riverine salt river wetland limestone groundwater acre-feet solids streamflow contaminants drinking water municipal planning organic biosolids runoff corps of engineers lawn dam reservoir water use agricultural authority lake level fork canoe subsidence permit costs calcium consumption supply bottled water septic system spring soil flood streamflow golden algea electricity TCEQ sludge beneficial use well fishing septic boating classification storage landscaping quality kayak evaporation USGS fish kill jobs aerobic electric companies bed and banks turbidity reservoirs habitat environmental anaerobic subwatershed mission medicine cfs camping watercourse xeriscape gas precipitation channel mitigation smell potable possum kingdom effluent water cycle estuary water code fertilizer filter marsh flood control lake dock wildlife Board invasive plants stream algae chlorides bay tributary climate hydropower employment clarity releases E coli pharmaceuticals brackish speaker measure riparian volume impound emergency use watershed wastewater agriculture legislation gage water supply subsidence district oxygen system gate PAM recreation water treatment contract map dissolved solids maps sewage allens creek reservoir ground water hydrilla salinity drilling surface water sanitation monitor granbury gulf direct re-use basin corps water planning water rights wetlands flood pool spillway water treatment industry aquifer governance use hunting water plants main stem pollutants lake levels sediment E. coli conservation canoeing