Tell me about the texas fishing laws. And tell me how many page is this doc

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FishGPT · Accepted Answer

**Short cast on Texas fishing laws (and how to find your doc’s page count)** 🎣

**Where to start:** The primary source for rules in Texas is the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (**TPWD**). *Most anglers must carry a valid fishing license*, and there are **species-specific bag and length limits**, seasonal closures, and special regulations for certain waterbodies. Always check TPWD before you fish: [Texas Parks & Wildlife - Fishing Regulations](https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/).

**Key points to know (high level):**
- **Licenses:** Residents and nonresidents generally need a fishing license for recreational freshwater or saltwater fishing. Exemptions exist (young anglers, certain seniors, disabled veterans, and specific free-fishing days). *Carry it or be ready for a citation.*
- **Bag & size limits:** *Limits vary by species* (bass, crappie, catfish, trout, redfish, speckled trout, etc.). Some species have slot limits or daily creel limits.
- **Special waters & endorsements:** Certain lakes, reservoirs, and wildlife management areas have **additional rules** (catch-and-release areas, daily limits, motor restrictions). Commercial fishing requires separate permits.
- **Protected species & seasons:** Some species are closed or size-restricted during spawning or migratory periods—check for seasonal closures.
- **Boating & safety:** If you’re fishing from a boat, carry required safety gear and follow vessel rules. Trap and net regulations differ from rod-and-reel rules.

**Mid‑fall weather effects & tactics** 🍂
- *Water temps are falling:* fish are active as they gorge before winter, but activity can drop sharply after cold fronts. 
- *Where to look:* focus on creek mouths, points, ledges, and deeper flats where bait congregates. 
- *Lures/techniques:* use shad-imitating crankbaits, suspending jerkbaits, jigs, and swimbaits slowly worked near structure. For bass, downsizing presentations and slowing retrieves often pays in cooler water. 
- *Wind & light:* windy, overcast days push bait into windblown banks—prime feeding areas. Morning sun can warm shallow flats and draw bites.

**Practical compliance tips:**
- Always download the latest TPWD rules PDF for the waterbody you’ll fish.
- Keep a species ID app or card and a measuring device onboard.
- Check for local special regulations posted at boat ramps and lake offices.

**About your document’s page count** 📄
I don’t have the document itself, so I can’t read or count its pages. To check page count yourself:
- PDF: open in Adobe Reader or Preview — the toolbar shows “page X of Y.”
- Word: look at the status bar (bottom left) or File → Info → Properties.
- Google Docs: File → Print preview (shows pages) or check the Page count in Tools → Word count (shows pages in print layout).

If you upload the PDF/Word file here (or paste a link), I’ll tell you the exact page count and scan it for any regulation references. Tight lines — and obey the regs so the fish keep biting! 🐟

🎣 Texas, USA

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