Texas · USA
Sam Rayburn Reservoir
- Region
- Texas, USA
- Regulation zone
- Texas statewide regulations
Species in Sam Rayburn Reservoir
Largemouth bass- Crappie
- Catfish
White bass
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Seasons & limits — Texas statewide regulations
| Species | Season | Limit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Largemouth bass | Year-round | Daily bag 5 in any combination of largemouth, smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass; minimum length 14 inches | — |
| White bass | Year-round | Daily bag 25; minimum length 10 inches | — |
| Catfish: channel, blue, their hybrids & subspecies | Year-round | Daily bag 25 in any combination, of which only 10 can be 20 inches or greater in length; no minimum length | — |
| Catfish: flathead | Year-round | Daily bag 5; minimum length 18 inches | — |
| Crappie: white, black, their hybrids & subspecies | Year-round | Daily bag 25 in any combination; minimum length 10 inches | — |
Always confirm regulations with the official state regulations before fishing — rules change, and waterbody-specific exceptions apply.
Waterbody-specific rules
- Catfish: For blue and channel catfish, no minimum length limit; daily bag and possession limit = 50 in any combination, of which no more than 5 may be 30 inches or greater in length.
- Fish consumption advisory in effect for this water (TPWD/DSHS).
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Species: Texas state fisheries lake records, via the Bump Board dataset.