How much is a fishing license in Texas?

As published by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (tpwd.texas.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Resident Freshwater Package (licence + freshwater endorsement), $30; Non-resident Freshwater Package, $58. All 8 prices we hold are in the table on this page.

Is there a short-term fishing license in Texas?

Yes. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department lists the One-Day All-Water License (resident) at $11 and the One-Day All-Water License (non-resident) at $16, checked Oct 18, 2026.

What age rules apply to a Texas fishing license?

The agency's licence page states: Residents under 17 exempt; residents born before January 1, 1931 exempt; Non-residents under 17 exempt.

Texas Fishing License Cost

Prices as published by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on its own pages, checked Oct 18, 2026. Fees, stamps and agent charges can change: confirm with the agency before buying.

$30resident annual

$58non-resident annual

$111 day resident

Texas License Prices

Product	Residency	Term	Water	Price	Notes and Source
Resident Freshwater Package (licence + freshwater endorsement)	Resident	Annual	Freshwater	$30	Agency text: “Resident Freshwater Package \| Texas resident \| 231 \| $30” tpwd.texas.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Resident Saltwater Package (licence + saltwater endorsement)	Resident	Annual	Saltwater	$35	Agency text: “Resident Saltwater Package \| Texas resident \| 232 \| $35” tpwd.texas.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Resident All-Water Package	Resident	Annual	All waters	$40	Agency text: “Resident All-Water Package \| Texas resident \| 233 \| $40” tpwd.texas.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
One-Day All-Water License (resident)	Resident	1 day	All waters	$11	Agency text: “One-Day All-Water License \| Texas resident \| 213 \| $11” tpwd.texas.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Non-resident Freshwater Package	Non-resident	Annual	Freshwater	$58	Agency text: “Non-resident Freshwater Package \| Non-resident \| 250 \| $58” tpwd.texas.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Non-resident Saltwater Package	Non-resident	Annual	Saltwater	$63	Agency text: “Non-resident Saltwater Package \| Non-resident \| 251 \| $63” tpwd.texas.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
Non-resident All-Water Package	Non-resident	Annual	All waters	$68	Agency text: “Non-resident All-Water Package \| Non-resident \| 252 \| $68” tpwd.texas.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026
One-Day All-Water License (non-resident)	Non-resident	1 day	All waters	$16	Agency text: “One-Day All-Water License \| Non-resident \| 214 \| $16” tpwd.texas.gov ↗, checked Oct 18, 2026

Age Rules

Residents under 17 exempt; residents born before January 1, 1931 exempt
Non-residents under 17 exempt

License Year

Packages are valid from the date of sale to Aug. 31 of the same year

Texas Fishing License Questions

How much is a fishing license in Texas?: As published by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (tpwd.texas.gov) and checked Oct 18, 2026: Resident Freshwater Package (licence + freshwater endorsement), $30; Non-resident Freshwater Package, $58. All 8 prices we hold are in the table on this page.
Is there a short-term fishing license in Texas?: Yes. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department lists the One-Day All-Water License (resident) at $11 and the One-Day All-Water License (non-resident) at $16, checked Oct 18, 2026.
What age rules apply to a Texas fishing license?: The agency's licence page states: Residents under 17 exempt; residents born before January 1, 1931 exempt; Non-residents under 17 exempt.

More for Texas Anglers

Each price is the agency's own figure as published on its page on the checked date, quoted beside it. Only prices we could read on the agency's live page are shown; stamps, permits and agent fees named by the agency may be extra. ReelTourney does not sell licenses — confirm with the agency before buying.