Texas fishing license cost in 2026
Texas fishing license costs $30 to $47 per year in 2026, and most people pay about $40.
What moves the price
- Texas residents pay less than non-residents.
- Freshwater, saltwater and all-water packages have different prices.
- People age 65 and older pay a lower senior price.
- A one-day license costs less but only lasts one day.
- Online and phone orders have a $5 admin fee.
- Where you live. Prices in big cities usually run higher than in small towns.
What is included
The range is per year, resident adult. The annual packages include the needed freshwater or saltwater endorsement. The all-water package covers both. The saltwater package also includes a red drum tag. Online or phone orders add a $5 fee.
Texas fishing license fees
| License | Resident | Non-resident | Senior resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freshwater package | $30 | $58 | $12 |
| Saltwater package | $35 | $63 | $17 |
| All-water package | $40 | $68 | $22 |
| One-day all-water | $11 | $16 | $11 |
| Year-from-purchase all-water | $47 | Not offered | Not offered |
Average prices in US dollars. Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife.
Ways to pay less
- People age 65 and older can buy a senior package for $12 to $22.
- Anglers under 17 do not need a license.
- Buy a one-day license for $11 if fishing only once.
What price guides say
We checked 3 price guides and read every number on their pages. They do not all measure the same thing, so the ranges on this page come from putting them side by side.
- Texas Parks and Wildlife: All Available Public Licenses, Fees and Drawings
- Incredible Texas: Texas fishing permits, regulations, costs and rules
- Cornell Legal Information Institute: 31 Tex. Admin. Code 53.6
Common questions
How much does this cost in 2026?
Texas fishing license costs $30 to $47 per year in 2026, and most people pay about $40. Most people pay about $40 per year. The low end is $30 and the high end is $47.
What changes the price the most?
The biggest factors are: Texas residents pay less than non-residents; Freshwater, saltwater and all-water packages have different prices; People age 65 and older pay a lower senior price.
How can I pay less?
People age 65 and older can buy a senior package for $12 to $22. Anglers under 17 do not need a license. Buy a one-day license for $11 if fishing only once.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 3 named price guides: Texas Parks and Wildlife, Incredible Texas, Cornell Legal Information Institute. Each one is linked on this page with the date we read it.
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