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Texas State Record Fish

As published by tpwd.texas.gov, checked Sep 17, 2026. 133 records. Texas fishing tournaments

Texas state fish: Guadalupe bass (freshwater), Red drum (saltwater). Records kept by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (state records page ↗).

Freshwater Records

SpeciesRecordYearWaterSource
Alabama Bass 6 lb 0.64 oz 2024 Alan Henry tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Alligator Gar 283 lb#1 of 7 states 2023 Sam Rayburn tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
American Eel 6 lb 7.2 oz#6 of 14 states 2001 Lady Bird Lake tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bighead CarpAlso listed as Carp 90 lb#3 of 10 states 2000 Kirby tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bigmouth Buffalo 58 lb 12 oz#8 of 18 states 1994 Sam Rayburn tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Black Buffalo 34 lb 14.08 oz#8 of 9 states 2004 Texoma tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Black Bullhead CatfishAlso listed as Black Bullhead 5 lb 2.4 oz#7 of 18 states 2007 Brazos River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Black Crappie 4 lb#20 of 34 states 2002 Toledo Bend tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Black Drum 36 lb 10.08 oz#12 of 12 states 2009 Nueces River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blue Catfish 121 lb 8 oz#6 of 25 states 2004 Texoma tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bluegill 2 lb 0.32 oz#35 of 40 states 1999 Lampasas River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bowfin 17 lb 10.4 oz#6 of 27 states 1993 Lake Fork tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Brook Trout 0 lb 10.72 oz 1984 Guadalupe River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Brown Trout 7 lb 1.92 oz 1986 Guadalupe River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Chain Pickerel 4 lb 12 oz#24 of 25 states 1996 Pat Mayse tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Channel Catfish 36 lb 8 oz#20 of 40 states 1965 Pedernales River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Common Carp 44 lb 4 oz#21 of 37 states 2021 Lady Bird Lake tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Flathead Catfish 98 lb 8 oz#2 of 31 states 1998 Palestine tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Freshwater Drum 44 lb#4 of 32 states 2011 Conroe tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Gafftopsail Catfish 3 lb 3.2 oz#5 of 5 states 2025 San Bernard River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Gizzard ShadAlso listed as Shad 2 lb 10.72 oz#9 of 9 states 1997 Lady Bird Lake tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Golden Shiner 0 lb 12.16 oz#3 of 7 states 2024 San Marcos River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Goldeye 2 lb 4.96 oz#8 of 14 states 1996 Texoma tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Goldfish 8 lb 12.8 oz 2020 Richland College Upper Pond tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Grass Carp 53 lb 8 oz#14 of 16 states 2006 Toledo Bend tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Gray Redhorse 4 lb 12 oz 2014 Lady Bird Lake tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Green Sunfish 1 lb 4.8 oz#16 of 24 states 2005 Burke-Crenshaw Lake tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Guadalupe Bass 3 lb 11.36 oz 2014 Colorado River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Hybrid Striped Bass 19 lb 10.56 oz#13 of 26 states 1984 Ray Hubbard Reservoir tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Largemouth Bass 18 lb 2.88 oz#3 of 43 states 1992 Lake Fork tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Longear Sunfish 0 lb 13.44 oz#3 of 7 states 2009 San Marcos River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Longnose Gar 44 lb 8 oz#2 of 25 states 2017 Trinity River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Northern Pike 18 lb 4.48 oz#30 of 33 states 1981 Lady Bird Lake tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Orangemouth Corvina 16 lb 4.96 oz 1991 Calaveras tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Rainbow Trout 12 lb 6.08 oz#35 of 39 states 2023 Guadalupe River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Red Drum 36 lb 13.28 oz#11 of 11 states 2001 Fairfield tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Redbreast Sunfish 1 lb 12 oz#4 of 7 states 2020 Wheeler Branch Reservoir tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Redear Sunfish 2 lb 15.84 oz#15 of 25 states 1997 Lady Bird Lake tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
River Carpsucker 5 lb 1.6 oz#5 of 8 states 2021 Denton Creek tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Rock Bass 1 lb 2.08 oz#22 of 26 states 2013 San Marcos River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Saugeye 7 lb 12.48 oz#16 of 18 states 1998 Kirby tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Shortnose Gar 13 lb 8.96 oz#1 of 12 states 2010 Lavon tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Skipjack Herring 0 lb 8.8 oz 2010 Trinity River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Smallmouth Bass 7 lb 14.88 oz#22 of 40 states 1998 Meredith tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Smallmouth Buffalo 82 lb 3.52 oz#2 of 14 states 1993 Athens tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Southern Flounder 11 lb 5.6 oz#8 of 9 states 1987 Brazoria Reservoir tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spotted Bass 5 lb 8.96 oz#14 of 22 states 1966 Lake O' the Pines tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spotted Gar 7 lb 10.56 oz#8 of 9 states 2017 Junemann Bayou tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spotted Seatrout 8 lb 4.96 oz#10 of 10 states 2009 Nueces River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spotted Sucker 1 lb 6.56 oz 2002 Catfish Creek tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Striped Bass 53 lb#20 of 35 states 1999 Brazos River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Striped MulletAlso listed as Mullet 2 lb 3.2 oz 2008 Brazos River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Tiger MuskellungeAlso listed as Tiger Musky 9 lb 0.96 oz 1979 Nocona tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Walleye 11 lb 14.08 oz#31 of 37 states 1990 Meredith tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Warmouth 1 lb 4.8 oz#15 of 20 states 1991 Lady Bird Lake tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White Bass 5 lb 8.96 oz#7 of 31 states 1977 Colorado River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White Crappie 4 lb 8.96 oz#7 of 28 states 1968 Navarro Mills tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellow Bass 3 lb 7.36 oz#1 of 15 states 2009 Sabine River tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellow Bullhead CatfishAlso listed as Yellow Bullhead 3 lb 10.88 oz#7 of 17 states 2024 Lake Tyler tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellow Perch 1 lb 0.64 oz#36 of 36 states 1996 Meredith tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026

Saltwater Records

SpeciesRecordYearWaterSource
African PompanoAlso listed as Pompano 43 lb 1.6 oz#3 of 7 states 2003 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Almaco Jack 50 lb 4.8 oz#4 of 7 states 1996 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Atlantic BonitoAlso listed as Bonito 27 lb#1 of 9 states 1969 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Atlantic Croaker 5 lb 7.52 oz#6 of 11 states 2002 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Atlantic SpadefishAlso listed as Spadefish 12 lb 15.04 oz#3 of 9 states 2002 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Atlantic Tripletail 33 lb 12.8 oz#6 of 9 states 2023 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bearded Brotula 20 lb 1995 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bermuda Chub 8 lb 15.52 oz 2007 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bigeye Tuna 172 lb#12 of 12 states 2023 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Black Grouper 124 lb#1 of 5 states 2003 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blackfin Tuna 38 lb 14.24 oz#6 of 9 states 1988 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blacktip Shark 190 lb#2 of 6 states 2003 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blue Marlin 972 lb 11.2 oz#9 of 15 states 2014 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blue Runner 9 lb 9.12 oz#2 of 5 states 2001 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bluefin Tuna 884 lb#7 of 16 states 2025 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bluefish 16 lb 9.92 oz#16 of 17 states 1987 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blueline Tilefish 10 lb 1.44 oz#7 of 7 states 2017 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bull Shark 515 lb#2 of 6 states 2007 Aransas Bay tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Cobia 108 lb 7.04 oz#5 of 11 states 1998 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Common SnookAlso listed as Snook 57 lb 8 oz 1937 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Cubera Snapper 131 lb#1 of 7 states 1983 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Dusky Shark 530 lb#3 of 7 states 1975 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
False AlbacoreAlso listed as Little Tunny 15 lb 7.04 oz#15 of 15 states 2013 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Florida Pompano 6 lb 6.56 oz#5 of 8 states 2006 Lower Laguna Madre tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Gag Grouper 69 lb 6.4 oz#4 of 8 states 2003 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Golden TilefishAlso listed as Tilefish 41 lb 12.8 oz#6 of 9 states 2022 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Goliath Grouper 551 lb 1937 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Great Barracuda 52 lb 12.96 oz#5 of 9 states 1993 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Great Hammerhead SharkAlso listed as Hammerhead Shark 1033 lb#2 of 8 states 2017 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Greater AmberjackAlso listed as Amberjack 133 lb#3 of 9 states 2019 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Horse-Eye Jack 32 lb 2012 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Jack Crevalle 50 lb 4 oz#3 of 8 states 1976 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
King Mackerel 79 lb#4 of 13 states 2006 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Ladyfish 7 lb#2 of 7 states 2020 Brownsville Ship Channel tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Lane Snapper 8 lb 3.2 oz#2 of 5 states 2004 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Lemon Shark 470 lb#1 of 7 states 1987 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Longbill Spearfish 60 lb#4 of 7 states 1990 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Longfin Mako Shark 664 lb 1986 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Mahi Mahi 65 lb 11.2 oz#7 of 14 states 2008 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Mangrove SnapperAlso listed as Gray Snapper 18 lb 10.72 oz#1 of 8 states 1998 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Marbled Grouper 47 lb 8 oz 2020 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Misty Grouper 30 lb 2016 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Mutton Snapper 18 lb#5 of 8 states 2004 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Queen Snapper 19 lb 6.4 oz 2021 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Rainbow Runner 28 lb 1.6 oz#1 of 8 states 2004 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Red Grouper 25 lb#6 of 6 states 2020 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Red Snapper 38 lb 12 oz#5 of 8 states 2014 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Rock Hind 5 lb 0.48 oz 2019 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Sailfish 95 lb#4 of 9 states 1972 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Sand Tiger Shark 520 lb 1976 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Scamp GrouperAlso listed as Scamp 29 lb#5 of 8 states 2013 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Sheepshead 15 lb 4 oz 2002 Lower Laguna Madre tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Shortfin Mako SharkAlso listed as Mako Shark 707 lb 8 oz#12 of 17 states 2002 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Silky Shark 556 lb 1973 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Skipjack Tuna 28 lb 4 oz#6 of 9 states 1981 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Snowy Grouper 75 lb 4.8 oz#1 of 6 states 2011 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spanish Mackerel 8 lb 11.84 oz#8 of 12 states 1976 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Speckled Hind 43 lb 14.4 oz#3 of 6 states 2016 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spinner Shark 212 lb 9.6 oz#1 of 6 states 2000 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Swordfish 493 lb#9 of 15 states 2013 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Tarpon 229 lb#3 of 8 states 2017 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Thresher Shark 333 lb#11 of 12 states 2002 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Tiger Shark 1129 lb#4 of 11 states 1992 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Triggerfish (Gray)Also listed as Gray Triggerfish 12 lb 7.36 oz#4 of 14 states as Triggerfish 1996 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Vermilion Snapper 6 lb 13.44 oz#3 of 8 states 2022 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Wahoo 124 lb#7 of 13 states 1987 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Warsaw Grouper 370 lb 6.4 oz#2 of 8 states 2010 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White Marlin 111 lb 8 oz#10 of 14 states 1979 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellowedge Grouper 45 lb 3.2 oz#2 of 5 states 2024 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellowfin Grouper 47 lb 2021 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellowfin Tuna 216 lb 3.2 oz#12 of 13 states 1998 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellowmouth Grouper 24 lb 8 oz#1 of 5 states 2004 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellowtail Snapper 9 lb 13.92 oz#4 of 8 states 1992 Gulf of Mexico tpwd.texas.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026

Weights and lengths are shown as each list gives them, with units spelled out. Record holders' names are on the linked lists. Where one list shows the same fish under two names, it appears once with both names. Waters that have a page in this directory are linked. A rank such as "#3 of 46 states" places a record among the states' records for that species by weight; it is shown only where the record matches the national ranking exactly.

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