[Freshwaterman]

I know TP&W does not mandate fishing license for youths but do they need a saltwater stamp to fish?

 

[Gorda Fisher]

They do not need anything to fish. The only thing they could need is a red drum tag if they wanted to keep an oversize redfish. No license till there 17.

 

[Freshwaterman]

They do not need anything to fish. The only thing they could need is a red drum tag if they wanted to keep an oversize redfish. No license till there 17.

I thought so but neveer hurts to clarify.

Thanks for the info!!!

 

[Sea Aggie]

http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/annual/fish/licenses/

Resident Fishing Licenses:

Required of any resident who fishes in the public waters of Texas (Note: All members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty and their dependents are considered residents).

You do not need a license/package if you:

• are under 17 years of age.
• were born before Sept. 1, 1930.
• are a mentally disabled person who is engaging in recreational fishing as part of medically approved therapy, and who is fishing under the immediate supervision of personnel approved or employed by a hospital, residence, or school for mentally disabled persons. The mentally disabled person must carry an authorization identifying the entity supplying the service. This authorization may be in the form of an I.D. card that contains the name of the sponsoring entity.
• are a mentally retarded person and you are recreational fishing under the direct supervision of a licensed angler who is a family member or a licensed angler that has permission from the family to take the mentally retarded person fishing. While fishing, the mentally retarded person needs a note from a doctor stating the person has been diagnosed as mentally retarded.