LivewellFish consumption advisories
Texas
Texas publishes advisories for 12 waters, covering 42 species-and-size recommendations.
Contaminants of concern: Dioxins, Mercury, PCBs, Pesticides
Waters with advisories in Texas
12 waters on file. A water not listed here has no advisory in the state's data — which usually means it has never been sampled, not that it's been cleared.
Coastals 1
Lakes 8
- Alan Henry Garza
- Donna Irrigation System
- Echo Lake Tarrant
- Hills Lake Panola
- Lake Isabell Harris
- Lake Livingston Anderson
- Madisonville Lake Madison
- Sabine Lake Jefferson
Reservoirs 1
- B.A. Steinhagen Reservoir Angelina
Rivers 2
- Arroyo Colorado Cameron
- Village Creek Hardin
Texas statewide fishing limits
Statewide defaults — specific waters and zones may differ. Verify the current rules before keeping a fish.
| Species | Size | Daily limit | Open season | Keep season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth Bass | 14" min | 5 | Year-round | Same as open |
| White Bass | 10" min | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Black Crappie | 10" min | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Channel Catfish | — | 25 | Year-round | Same as open |
| Alligator Gar | — | 1 | Year-round | Same as open |
Official rules: Texas — Texas TPWD