Texas Game and Fish, Volume 14, Number 4, April 1956 Page: INSIDE FRONT COVER
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When Is a Fishing License Required?
Early spring heralds the opening of the fishing season
for many Texans. Then there is the frequent question,
"Do I need a fishing license if I fish . . . etc., etc."
There are three general classes of fishermen who do
NOT need a license if they fish for sport. You do NOT
need a license if
1. You fish for sport in salt water only.
2. You are under 17 or over 65 years of age.
3. You hold a commercial fishing license.Even though you may not fall into any of the above
exempt classes, there are other circumstances under
which you may fish WITHOUT buying a license. The
diagram below should help you understand when you do
and do not need a license.
The price of a fresh-water sport fishing license is
$1.65.
Non-Residents-License required for any type fishing in
fresh water; none needed for salt water. Cost-$1.65 for
5 days; $5.25 for season.When Fishing in the
Rest of the State
A license is required of
everyone using any kind
of bait or lure in fresh
water outside his own or
adjoining counties.When Fishing in Your
Home County
A license is required ONLY if
you use ARTIFICIAL lures in
FRESH water.When Fishing in an
Adjoining County
A license is required
ONLY when fishing in
fresh water
(1) W i t h ARTIFI-
CIAL lures
(2) Or with L IV E
bait (live bait as
defined by this
law means only
minnows or fish).I
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Texas. Game and Fish Commission. Texas Game and Fish, Volume 14, Number 4, April 1956, periodical, April 1956; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1543928/m1/2/: accessed July 18, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.