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Texas Approves Changes to Saltwater Fishing Regulations for 2020-21
Submitted by: TBC Press
Posted on: 05/22/20
Disclaimer: The views expressed on this site are that of the authors and not necessarily that of TBC Press
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- Increasing the minimum size limit for flounder to 15”.
- Clarifying language for commercial harvest reporting requirements.
- Changing the course requirements to include a paddle craft leading course from the American Canoe Association or another TPWD approved course.
During their discussion, the Commission decided to postpone the proposed fall closure of the flounder fishery to 2021. The proposal to close all flounder fishing from Nov. 1 – Dec. 15 will take effect Sept. 1, 2021.
See a more complete listing of fishing regulation changes on the TPWD website.
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News # 13576
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission recently discussed several changes to state saltwater fishing regulations, including updates to the recreational and commercial flounder fishery regulations and paddle craft all-water guide license.
The following changes to the 2020-21 Statewide Recreational Fishing Proclamation, details of which will be incorporated into this year’s Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Outdoor Annual and the Texas Commercial Fishing regulations summary, have been adopted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission and go into effect on Sept. 1, 2020:
