Texas lists rainbow and brown trout together: five a day in any combination and no minimum length.
Verified 2026-10-23
Limits at a glance
Regulation period: Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027.
Plate 01
Statewide public fresh water (unless a water body has its own exception)
5per day
Daily limit 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined
Dates
Year-round (as printed)
Size ruleNo minimum length
Watch for
Possession limit is generally twice the daily bag.
Certain water bodies are listed under special regulations; check the exceptions list.
Quick answers
What is the daily limit for trout (rainbow and brown) in Texas?
Statewide public fresh water (unless a water body has its own exception): 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined. Size rule: No minimum length. Verify with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.
Which regulations do these Texas figures come from?
Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027, as published by Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Last verified 2026-10-23.