Saltwater / Other
Sheepshead
A structure-loving fish with human-like teeth.
Hangs around jetties, piers, and pilings - good eating.
Daily limit
5 per day.
Size limit
15-inch minimum.
Source to confirm: TPWD Sheepshead Bag & Length Limits
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Official sources
Fishing rules for sheepshead come from Texas Parks & Wildlife. Confirm the size and bag limit before you keep one.
- Data vintage:
- Built on the 2025-2026 license year
- Last reviewed:
- June 15, 2026
- TPWD Sheepshead Bag & Length Limits - Official page for this fish
- TPWD Saltwater Bag & Length Limits
- TPWD Fishing Regulations
Caution: Sizes and bag limits change, and saltwater rules change the most. The official TPWD pages are the final word.
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