No Fishing License Needed in Texas on June 1st

No need to sneak around, this Saturday break out your fishing poles for Free Fishing Day in Texas!

“Free Fishing Day is an annual event that encourages Texans to get outdoors, enjoy nature, and go fishing with family and friends, said Tim Birdsong, Director of TPWD’s Inland Fisheries Division.

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June 1st you can bait your poles and toss them out without the need for a fishing license in Texas waters.

Not used to fishing? Check out some ideas from the Texas Parks and Wildlife to help get you out and reeling in the big one!

1. Fishing 101 - Learn the basics of fishing with tips and a variety of videos on the TPWD Learn to Fish page.
2. Visit Sea Center Texas – Grab your fishing poles, bait, and lawn chairs for a free fishing event in Lake Jackson for youth under age 16.
3. Find a Place to Fish Close to Home – Texas offers multiple lakes and rivers with access to fishing throughout the state. The Lake Finder and River Fishing page can help you find where to get access to Texas’ flowing waters.
4. Saltwater Fishing from a Pier –Piers is a great place for the entire family to try saltwater fishing without the need for a boat. Public access sites can be found in every bay system.
5. Go Fishing in the City 
6. Community Fishing Lakes – Check out all the community fishing lakes in Texas which can be great options for Free Fishing Day and year-round.
7. Go Kayak Fishing on a Texas Paddling Trail- With more than 3,700 named streams, 15 major rivers, and some 3,300 miles of tidal shoreline along the Gulf Coast, Texas offers unlimited possibilities for paddling adventures and angling opportunities of all types.