FishKillFlea The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) governs the TX fishing license. Texas uses a "Package" system, meaning the price you see online includes the base license and the necessary endorsements to legally fish. A Resident Freshwater Package costs $30.00.
Last verified for the 2026 fishing season. Regulations subject to change.
2026 TX Fishing License Cost — Resident
| Package | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Freshwater Package | $30.00 | Includes FW Endorsement |
| Saltwater Package | $35.00 | Includes SW Endorsement + Red Drum Tag |
| All-Water Package | $40.00 | Both FW and SW included! |
| Year-from-Purchase All-Water | $47.00 | Valid 365 days instead of Aug 31 |
| Senior FW Pkg (65+) | $12.00 | Born on/after Jan 1, 1931 |
| Senior SW Pkg (65+) | $17.00 | Born on/after Jan 1, 1931 |
| Senior All-Water Pkg (65+) | $22.00 | Best deal for seniors |
| Super Combo | $68.00 | Huge hunting & fishing package |
TX Non-Resident Fishing License
| Package | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| NR Freshwater Package | $58.00 | Standard non-resident annual |
| NR Saltwater Package | $63.00 | Coastal non-resident annual |
| NR All-Water Package | $68.00 | Valid for entire state |
| NR 1-Day All-Water | $16.00 | Valid 24 hours |
The August 31st Expiration vs Year-from-Purchase
Every standard annual Texas hunting and fishing license expires explicitly on August 31st of each year. However, Texas offers a unique "Year-from-Purchase" All-Water Package for $47.00. If you buy a license late in the summer (like June), you should spend the extra $7 to ensure it lasts a full 365 days rather than expiring in two months.
Compare TX With Neighboring States
| State | Res FW | NR FW | Res Coastal | NR Coastal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | $17.00 | $68.00 | $32.00 | $128.00 |
| Arkansas | $10.50 | $50.00 | N/A | N/A |
| Oklahoma | $25.00 | $55.00 | N/A | N/A |
| New Mexico | $25.00 | $56.00 | N/A | N/A |
Texas employs a "Package" system ($30 FW pkg). While its freshwater cost is slightly higher than immediate neighbors like Louisiana ($17) and Oklahoma ($25), its All-Water package ($40) provides exceptional value for access to both world-class bass lakes and the massive Gulf Coast ecosystem.
FAQ
How much is the Super Combo?
The famous Resident Super Combo costs $68.00. It includes the Resident Hunting License, Resident Fishing License, plus Archery, Freshwater Fish, Saltwater Fish with a Red Drum Tag, Upland Game Bird, and Migratory Game Bird endorsements. It's the ultimate outdoorsman package.