Buy Your Texas Fishing License Online Before You Head to the Water

Fishing in Galveston Bay or Harris County's inland waters requires a Texas fishing license if you are 17 or older. You also need the right endorsement: saltwater for bay and tidal waters, freshwater for inland lakes and ponds. A combined license covers both.

Buy your license at tpwd.texas.gov or at a licensed retailer. You can print or store the license on your phone. Game wardens actively patrol fishing areas in Harris County. Fines for fishing without a license or keeping fish over the limit can be significant. Check current seasons and limits in the TPWD Outdoor Annual at tpwd.texas.gov each year.