# FishLimit > Size and bag limits, seasons, license fees and free fishing days, each page cited to the state agency and dated. This file is the full text of the site’s pages, generated at build time. ## /about/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/about/ - Home - About FishLimit # About An independent reference for fishing and hunting rules. Updated 2026-11-02 FishLimit reads official state wildlife agency pages and regulation booklets and restates the key figures plainly: size and bag limits, free fishing days, license fees and deer seasons. We are an independent site and are not affiliated with or endorsed by any state agency. ## Who writes this: FishLimit Editorial Pages are published under the name FishLimit Editorial . That is the name of our editorial desk and process, not an individual person. Every figure is read from an official source, written into a structured data file by an editor, and published only if it carries a source link and a verification date. The date on each page is the day that source was last read. The process is described here and on the methodology page. ## Editorial policy - Official sources only. Data comes from state wildlife agency pages and official regulation booklets. Search engines, AI summaries, forums and other websites are never cited as sources for a figure. - Every page names its source. Each data page shows the agency, a link to the exact source page and the date we last checked it (“Last verified”). - Our own words. We restate facts and do not copy agency text or tables wholesale. - No guessing. If we cannot verify something, we mark it “check source” or leave it out. We would rather publish fewer verified pages than many thin ones. - Not a legal source. Regulations change. Always confirm with your state agency before you fish or hunt. - Money is separate from data. Some pages link to gear on Amazon. This site does not run display ads. Gear links are disclosed in our ad and affiliate disclosure and never change a regulation figure. ## How we verify - An editor opens the official agency page or booklet and reads the relevant rule. - The figure is recorded with its source URL, source title and last-verified date. The site will not build without those three fields. - The rule is restated in our own words and published with the agency, source link and date. - Pages are re-checked against the agency source and the date is updated only when the source was re-read. The full process, including what we cannot verify, is on the methodology page , and each state’s source is listed in the 50-state source registry . ## Corrections If a figure on FishLimit differs from what your state agency publishes, please tell us at contact@fishlimit.com . Include the page address and, if you can, a link to the agency page that shows the correct figure. We compare it with the agency source and update the page and its last-verified date. If you are unsure, check the agency source linked on the page first; it controls. You can also use our contact page . The same routine, written so you can do it before you email, is how to check a regulation yourself . --- ## /affiliate-disclosure/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/affiliate-disclosure/ - Home - Ad & affiliate disclosure FishLimit # Ad & affiliate disclosure How ads and affiliate links work on this site. Updated 2026-11-02 Affiliate links are live. Some gear links on this site are affiliate links. If you buy through them we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Programs in use: Amazon. Affiliate links carry rel="sponsored nofollow noopener" and sit on the homepage “Gear up” section, on the Gear page, in gear boxes on species, state, license, free-fishing-day and deer pages, and in our gear guides. Every page that has them repeats a short disclosure. We show no prices; any price you see is on the retailer’s own page. 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We compare the note with the agency page, update the data file, and change the last-verified date when we have re-read the source. We do not publish a number from an email alone. The steps we use, which you can use yourself, are in how to check a regulation yourself . The standard is on the about page and the methodology page . ## What we can answer We can explain how a page is built, where a figure came from, and how to download the CSV or JSON on a hub. The source registry lists the agency site for every state, including states that do not have a hub yet. The guides explain how to read a limit, how measuring works, and how licenses and deer permits fit together. They do not replace the agency booklet. ## What we cannot do We cannot give legal advice, tell you whether a particular fish or deer in your possession is legal, or interpret a boundary, a private pond, or a warden’s instruction for your case. Contact the state wildlife agency for that. The agency link is at the bottom of each data page. We also cannot take license orders, tag applications, or harvest reports. Buy those from the agency or its vendors. Gear links on the site go to Amazon and are disclosed on the affiliate disclosure . Questions about an Amazon order belong to Amazon, not to this inbox. ## Stored reminder requests To ask us to delete a reminder request stored from a state, species, or deer page, email contact@fishlimit.com from the address you want removed. That inbox is the only way to ask. What we store is on the privacy policy . Write to contact@fishlimit.com . --- ## /fishing/bluegill/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/bluegill/ - Home - Fishing - Bluegill and sunfish Fishing · Bluegill and sunfish # Bluegill and sunfish limits by state Daily limits for bluegill, redear and other sunfish, including lake-by-lake caps and border waters. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions. Verified 2026-11-01 Gear → Updated 2026-11-01 ## Bluegill and sunfish: state by state The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish. State Statewide headline Rules listed Regulation period Verified Indiana No daily limit. No minimum length. Bluegill, statewide public waters 4 April 2026 through March 31, 2027 2026-10-31 Minnesota 20 combined (all sunfish species). No minimum length. Inland waters, statewide 11 March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-10-31 Ohio No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table). No minimum length. Statewide public waters, including Lake Erie 4 March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-10-31 Texas No daily bag limit. No minimum length. Statewide public fresh water (bluegill, redear, green, warmouth, longear and other sunfish) 5 Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027 2026-11-01 Virginia 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit. Statewide (waters with no listed exception) 4 January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 2026-10-31 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Bluegill and sunfish Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Download this data CSV · limits-bluegill.csv JSON · limits-bluegill.json 28 rows, built from the verified data on this site only. Each row includes source_url and last_verified . Data last modified 2026-11-01 . Facts restated from official state wildlife agency sources; always verify with the agency before you fish or hunt. FishLimit is independent and is not a legal source of regulations. See the methodology . Gear for bluegill and sunfish Optional gear for bluegill and sunfish anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Sunfish limits are counted in fish, often all species together, so keep a tally as you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Ultralight rods Temple Fork Outfitters Trout Panfish II Series Rods See on Amazon : Temple Fork Outfitters Trout Panfish II Series Rods , opens in a new tab - Bobbers and floats 12 Pcs Fishing Bobbers Floats,Snap-on Fishing Bobber Fishing Float Corks… See on Amazon : 12 Pcs Fishing Bobbers Floats,Snap-on Fishing Bobber Fishing Float Corks… , opens in a new tab - Crappie jigs Crappie Tube Lures Jig Heads Soft Plastic Baits Worms Kit See on Amazon : Crappie Tube Lures Jig Heads Soft Plastic Baits Worms Kit , opens in a new tab ## Bluegill and sunfish pages - Indiana bluegill and sunfish limits Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife - Minnesota bluegill and sunfish limits Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Ohio bluegill and sunfish limits Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife - Texas bluegill and sunfish limits Texas Parks & Wildlife Department - Virginia bluegill and sunfish limits Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources ## Other species - Largemouth bass limits by state - Walleye limits by state - Trout limits by state - Catfish limits by state - Crappie limits by state - Northern pike limits by state - Yellow perch limits by state - Muskellunge limits by state - White bass limits by state - Striped bass limits by state ## Plan the trip - When the statewide limit does not apply - Checklist before you go - How to read a regulation page - Fishing with kids - Daily vs. possession limits - What to bring on a free fishing day - Free fishing days - License fee ranking - Indiana hub - Minnesota hub - Ohio hub - Texas hub - Virginia hub - All fishing regulations --- ## /fishing/catfish/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/catfish/ - Home - Fishing - Catfish Fishing · Catfish # Catfish limits by state Channel, blue and flathead catfish limits, including trophy-size caps. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions. Verified 2026-11-01 Gear → Updated 2026-11-01 ## Catfish: state by state The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish. State Statewide headline Rules listed Regulation period Verified Indiana Unlimited. Minimum length 13 inches. Rivers and streams, statewide 4 April 2026 through March 31, 2027 2026-10-24 Minnesota 5 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 24 inches. Channel catfish, inland waters 2 May 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-10-24 Ohio No limit. No minimum length. Blue and flathead catfish under 35 inches, statewide waters without site-specific rules 4 March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-10-24 Texas 25 per day, any combination. No minimum length; only 10 of the 25 may be 20 inches or longer. Channel and blue catfish, their hybrids and subspecies, statewide public fresh water 3 Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027 2026-11-01 Virginia 20 per day. No length limits. Channel, white and flathead catfish, statewide 7 January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Catfish Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Download this data CSV · limits-catfish.csv JSON · limits-catfish.json 20 rows, built from the verified data on this site only. Each row includes source_url and last_verified . Data last modified 2026-11-01 . Facts restated from official state wildlife agency sources; always verify with the agency before you fish or hunt. FishLimit is independent and is not a legal source of regulations. See the methodology . Gear for catfish Optional gear for catfish anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Several states set size caps on large catfish, so know what you are holding. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### Rods and line - Catfish rods Monster Catfish Casting Rod See on Amazon : Monster Catfish Casting Rod , opens in a new tab - Fiblink Catfish Fishing Rod 1 Piece/2 Piece Catfishing Fishing Pole Portable… See on Amazon : Fiblink Catfish Fishing Rod 1 Piece/2 Piece Catfishing Fishing Pole Portable… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Catfish rods , opens in a new tab - Braided line Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab - KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line See on Amazon : KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Braided line , opens in a new tab ### Hooks and bait - Circle hooks Search on Amazon : Circle hooks , opens in a new tab - Catfish baits Triple S Channel Catfish Dip Bait Cheese Flavor See on Amazon : Triple S Channel Catfish Dip Bait Cheese Flavor , opens in a new tab - Mr. Whiskers Catfish Punch Bait See on Amazon : Mr. Whiskers Catfish Punch Bait , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Catfish baits , opens in a new tab ### Handling and the ride home - Fish handling gloves KastKing Kut Safe Cut Resistant Fishing Gloves for Men & Women See on Amazon : KastKing Kut Safe Cut Resistant Fishing Gloves for Men & Women , opens in a new tab - Fish Monkey Filet Gripper Glove Cut Resistant Quick Dry Breathable Second Skin… See on Amazon : Fish Monkey Filet Gripper Glove Cut Resistant Quick Dry Breathable Second Skin… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish handling gloves , opens in a new tab - Fish grippers Fish Lip Gripper with Scale See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper with Scale , opens in a new tab - Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip… See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish grippers , opens in a new tab - Hard coolers VEVOR Portable Cooler,Hard Cooler with Ice Retention See on Amazon : VEVOR Portable Cooler,Hard Cooler with Ice Retention , opens in a new tab - STANLEY Outdoor Hard Cooler See on Amazon : STANLEY Outdoor Hard Cooler , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hard coolers , opens in a new tab ## Catfish pages - Indiana catfish limits Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife - Minnesota catfish limits Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Ohio catfish limits Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife - Texas catfish limits Texas Parks & Wildlife Department - Virginia catfish limits Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources ## Other species - Largemouth bass limits by state - Walleye limits by state - Trout limits by state - Crappie limits by state - Northern pike limits by state - Yellow perch limits by state - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state - Muskellunge limits by state - White bass limits by state - Striped bass limits by state ## Plan the trip - When the statewide limit does not apply - Checklist before you go - How to read a regulation page - Keeping fish cold - How to measure a fish - Free fishing days - License fee ranking - Indiana hub - Minnesota hub - Ohio hub - Texas hub - Virginia hub - All fishing regulations --- ## /fishing/crappie/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/crappie/ - Home - Fishing - Crappie Fishing · Crappie # Crappie limits by state Daily crappie limits and minimum lengths. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions. Verified 2026-11-01 Gear → Updated 2026-11-01 ## Crappie: state by state The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish. State Statewide headline Rules listed Regulation period Verified Indiana 25 per day. No minimum length. Statewide 4 April 2026 through March 31, 2027 2026-10-24 Minnesota 10 combined, possession limit. No statewide minimum size listed in this table. Inland waters, statewide (white or black crappie and hybrids) 1 May 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-10-24 Ohio No daily limit. No minimum length. Statewide public waters, including Ohio waters of Lake Erie (crappie are not listed in the statewide or Lake Erie tables) 5 March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-10-26 Texas 25 per day, any combination. Minimum length 10 inches. White and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, statewide public fresh water 2 Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027 2026-11-01 Virginia 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits. Statewide 5 January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Crappie Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Download this data CSV · limits-crappie.csv JSON · limits-crappie.json 17 rows, built from the verified data on this site only. Each row includes source_url and last_verified . Data last modified 2026-11-01 . Facts restated from official state wildlife agency sources; always verify with the agency before you fish or hunt. FishLimit is independent and is not a legal source of regulations. See the methodology . Gear for crappie Optional gear for crappie anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Crappie minimum lengths are easy to miss on a busy bite, so measure. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . 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Only dates we read on an official agency page are listed. A state missing here has not been verified yet, not necessarily lacking a free day. Checked 2026-10-24 Updated 2026-10-23 ## Upcoming State Event Dates Who qualifies Minnesota Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend January 16–18, 2027 Residents 16 and older may fish without a license when with children under 16. Texas Free Fishing Day Saturday, June 5, 2027 Everyone may fish recreationally without a license or endorsements. ## Already passed this year (2026 dates) These dates have gone by as of 2026-10-24. We do not list 2027 dates for a state until its agency publishes them. State Event Dates Who qualifies Minnesota Take a Mom Fishing Weekend May 9–10, 2026 Minnesota resident moms may fish without a license. Indiana Free Fishing Days May 10, June 6–7 and Sept. 26, 2026 Indiana residents do not need a fishing license or trout/salmon stamp. The agency page heading lists the 2026 dates above, but its body text still contains leftover 2023 dates, so confirm with the agency. Minnesota Take a Kid Fishing Weekend June 5–7, 2026 Residents 16 and older may fish without a license when with children under 16. Ohio Ohio Free Fishing Days June 20–21, 2026 Ohio residents fish without a license. Size and daily limits still apply. Virginia Inaugural Fall Free Fishing Days September 25–27, 2026 No fishing license required for recreational rod-and-reel fishing in fresh and salt water; facility use permits also waived. Designated stocked trout waters are open to everyone during these days. Size, season and catch limits still apply; fee fishing areas still charge. ## Download this data CSV · free-fishing-days.csv JSON · free-fishing-days.json 7 rows, built from the verified data on this site only. Each row includes source_url and last_verified . Data last modified 2026-10-23 . Facts restated from official state wildlife agency sources; always verify with the agency before you fish or hunt. FishLimit is independent and is not a legal source of regulations. See the methodology . ## State notes and sources - Indiana : Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Free Fishing Days: Indiana DNR (verified 2026-10-23). 2027 dates were not yet published at the time of checking. License price if you keep fishing: $23 resident . - Minnesota : Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (Free Fishing Weekends, p. 26): Minnesota DNR (verified 2026-10-23). Other Minnesota license exemptions (state-park shore fishing for residents, helping a child fish, and others) are described in the booklet. License price if you keep fishing: $25 resident . - Ohio : Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (Free Fishing Days notice): ODNR Division of Wildlife (verified 2026-10-23). 2027 dates were not yet published at the time of checking. License price if you keep fishing: $25 resident . - Texas : Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. Free Fishing Opportunities: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (verified 2026-10-23). TPWD also lists free fishing all year inside most state parks (park entry fees still apply) and on waters fully enclosed in private property. License price if you keep fishing: $30 resident . - Virginia : Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Free Fishing Days: Virginia DWR (verified 2026-10-23). The agency’s page describes this as its first fall event; future dates were not published at the time of checking. License price if you keep fishing: $28 resident . Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. A free day usually waives the license only; size, bag limits and other rules still apply. Trying fishing on a free day Free fishing days are a cheap way to try it. Gear is the other cost, so here is a basic first-trip kit. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### Rod and tackle - Spincast combos Zebco 202 & 404 Spincast Reels and Fishing Rod Combos See on Amazon : Zebco 202 & 404 Spincast Reels and Fishing Rod Combos , opens in a new tab - Zebco 202 Spincast Reel and Fishing Rod Combo See on Amazon : Zebco 202 Spincast Reel and Fishing Rod Combo , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Spincast combos , opens in a new tab - Rod and reel combos Penn Wrath II Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo See on Amazon : Penn Wrath II Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo , opens in a new tab - PLUSINNO Fishing Rod and Reel Combos See on Amazon : PLUSINNO Fishing Rod and Reel Combos , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Rod and reel combos , opens in a new tab - Hook, sinker and swivel kits Fishing Hooks Sinkers Snap Swivels Assortment 150pcs Fishing Terminal Tackle… See on Amazon : Fishing Hooks Sinkers Snap Swivels Assortment 150pcs Fishing Terminal Tackle… , opens in a new tab - Fishing Hooks Swivel Sinker Set See on Amazon : Fishing Hooks Swivel Sinker Set , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hook, sinker and swivel kits , opens in a new tab - Bobbers and floats Bobbers for Fishing/Snap on Fishing Bobbers Assortment See on Amazon : Bobbers for Fishing/Snap on Fishing Bobbers Assortment , opens in a new tab - 12 Pcs Fishing Bobbers Floats,Snap-on Fishing Bobber Fishing Float Corks… See on Amazon : 12 Pcs Fishing Bobbers Floats,Snap-on Fishing Bobber Fishing Float Corks… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Bobbers and floats , opens in a new tab ### Safe and comfortable - Hook removers 6 Pcs Fish Hook Remover Tool Plastic Snelled Fishing Hook Remover Disgorger See on Amazon : 6 Pcs Fish Hook Remover Tool Plastic Snelled Fishing Hook Remover Disgorger , opens in a new tab - Easy Fish Hook Remover Tool 10pcs Fishing Disgorger Plastic Portable Unhook… See on Amazon : Easy Fish Hook Remover Tool 10pcs Fishing Disgorger Plastic Portable Unhook… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hook removers , opens in a new tab - Sport sunscreen Amazon Essentials Sport Sunscreen Lotion See on Amazon : Amazon Essentials Sport Sunscreen Lotion , opens in a new tab - Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 See on Amazon : Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Sport sunscreen , opens in a new tab - Insect repellent Repel 100 Mosquito & Insect Repellent 4 Oz See on Amazon : Repel 100 Mosquito & Insect Repellent 4 Oz , opens in a new tab - Repel 100 Mosquito & Insect Repellent 1 Oz See on Amazon : Repel 100 Mosquito & Insect Repellent 1 Oz , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Insect repellent , opens in a new tab ## Keep going - Free fishing days, explained - What to bring on a free fishing day - Fishing with kids - Checklist before you go - License fee ranking What a license costs in each state - Fishing limits by species and state - Largemouth bass limits by state - Walleye limits by state - Trout limits by state - Catfish limits by state - Crappie limits by state - Northern pike limits by state - Yellow perch limits by state - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state - Muskellunge limits by state - White bass limits by state - Striped bass limits by state - State hubs ## Source Agency Multiple state wildlife agencies (see list above) Official source Indiana: Free Fishing Days: Indiana DNR https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/fishing/free-fishing-days/ Also checked - Minnesota: 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (Free Fishing Weekends, p. 26): Minnesota DNR - Ohio: 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (Free Fishing Days notice): ODNR Division of Wildlife - Texas: Free Fishing Opportunities: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department - Virginia: Free Fishing Days: Virginia DWR Last verified 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /fishing/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/ - Home - Fishing Fishing # Fishing regulations Size and bag limits by species and state, free fishing days and what a license costs, each tied to an official agency page and a verification date. Gear → Updated 2026-11-04 ## Limits by species and state We add a species page only when we have read the figures in the state’s own regulations. 48 species pages across 5 states so far, with more on the roadmap . Open a species name to compare every state side by side. Species Texas Ohio Minnesota Virginia Indiana Largemouth bass View limits View limits View limits View limits View limits Walleye View limits View limits View limits View limits View limits Trout View limits View limits View limits View limits View limits Catfish View limits View limits View limits View limits View limits Crappie View limits View limits View limits View limits View limits Northern pike Not yet added Not yet added View limits View limits View limits Yellow perch Not yet added View limits View limits View limits View limits Bluegill and sunfish View limits View limits View limits View limits View limits Muskellunge Not yet added View limits View limits View limits View limits White bass View limits View limits Not yet added View limits View limits Striped bass View limits Not yet added Not yet added View limits View limits ## More fishing tools - Free fishing days Dates when fishing without a license is allowed, only where we have read them on the agency’s page. → - License fee ranking Resident and nonresident annual freshwater prices, ranked, with the agency page for each price. → - Guides How to read a limit, measure a fish, check a license, and pack for the day. → ## Read before you go - Checklist before you go fishing - How to read a regulation page - How to measure a fish - What a slot limit means - Bag, possession, and size limits - Fishing with kids - How to check a rule yourself - All guides Starter gear New to fishing? A short list of starter gear. Check each state’s limits and license rules before you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### Rods and reels - Spincast combos Zebco Kids Splash Jr. Spincast Reel and Fishing Rod Combo See on Amazon : Zebco Kids Splash Jr. Spincast Reel and Fishing Rod Combo , opens in a new tab - ODDSPRO Kids Fishing Pole Pink See on Amazon : ODDSPRO Kids Fishing Pole Pink , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Spincast combos , opens in a new tab - Rod and reel combos Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo See on Amazon : Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo , opens in a new tab - Penn Wrath II Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo See on Amazon : Penn Wrath II Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Rod and reel combos , opens in a new tab - Travel and telescopic rods Fishing Pole Combo See on Amazon : Fishing Pole Combo , opens in a new tab - Telescopic Fishing Rod and Reel Combo,Spinning Travel Kit See on Amazon : Telescopic Fishing Rod and Reel Combo,Spinning Travel Kit , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Travel and telescopic rods , opens in a new tab ### Tackle and tools - Tackle boxes Plano 3-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access See on Amazon : Plano 3-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access , opens in a new tab - Plano 7771-01 Guide Series Tackle System See on Amazon : Plano 7771-01 Guide Series Tackle System , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Tackle boxes , opens in a new tab - Hook, sinker and swivel kits Fishing Hooks Swivel Sinker Set See on Amazon : Fishing Hooks Swivel Sinker Set , opens in a new tab - Shaddock Fishing Hooks and Weights Starter Fishing Kit for Freshwater 110pc See on Amazon : Shaddock Fishing Hooks and Weights Starter Fishing Kit for Freshwater 110pc , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hook, sinker and swivel kits , opens in a new tab - Fishing pliers Fishing Tools Kit, Fishing Pliers,Fishing Scissors See on Amazon : Fishing Tools Kit, Fishing Pliers,Fishing Scissors , opens in a new tab - Pro Fishing Pliers 6.7" Split Ring Nose with Safety Lock See on Amazon : Pro Fishing Pliers 6.7" Split Ring Nose with Safety Lock , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fishing pliers , opens in a new tab ### License and comfort - License holders and lanyards Waterproof Id Badge Holder with Lanyard See on Amazon : Waterproof Id Badge Holder with Lanyard , opens in a new tab - Outus 2 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder Clear Vertical with Lanyard Clip See on Amazon : Outus 2 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder Clear Vertical with Lanyard Clip , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : License holders and lanyards , opens in a new tab - Polarized sunglasses Polarized Sports Wrap Around Sunglasses Men Cycling Fishing Running See on Amazon : Polarized Sports Wrap Around Sunglasses Men Cycling Fishing Running , opens in a new tab - ANCHOR Floating Polarized Fishing Sunglasses for Men and Women Lightweight… See on Amazon : ANCHOR Floating Polarized Fishing Sunglasses for Men and Women Lightweight… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Polarized sunglasses , opens in a new tab - Sport sunscreen Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 See on Amazon : Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 , opens in a new tab - Banana Boat Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion See on Amazon : Banana Boat Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Sport sunscreen , opens in a new tab ## By state - Texas regulations 8 species pages - Ohio regulations 9 species pages - Minnesota regulations 9 species pages - Virginia regulations 11 species pages - Indiana regulations 11 species pages Verify with your state agency. Local and water-specific rules can override statewide limits. --- ## /fishing/indiana/bluegill/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/indiana/bluegill/ - Home - Fishing - Indiana - Bluegill and redear sunfish IN · Bluegill and redear sunfish # Indiana bluegill and redear sunfish limits Indiana treats its two main panfish differently: there is no daily limit on bluegill, but redear sunfish (shellcracker) are capped at 25 a day. Neither has a minimum size. A few waters are stricter: J.C. Murphey Lake allows 25 bluegill, redear and crappie combined, and three small special-regulation waters cap the same three species at 15 combined. Verified 2026-10-31 Updated 2026-10-31 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: April 2026 through March 31, 2027. ### Bluegill, statewide public waters ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length ### Redear sunfish, statewide public waters 25 per day Daily limit 25 per day Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length ### J.C. Murphey Lake (Newton County) 25 per day Daily limit 25 bluegill, redear sunfish and crappie, singly or combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length ### Fidler Pond (Elkhart County), Failing Lake, also called Gentian Lake (Steuben County), and Flat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B (Hamilton County) 15 per day Daily limit 15 bluegill, redear sunfish and crappie combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length listed for these species Gear for bluegill and redear sunfish Optional gear for bluegill and redear sunfish anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Sunfish limits are counted in fish, often all species together, so keep a tally as you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Ultralight rods HANDING M1 BFS Rod Ultralight & Light Rod 2-Piece Trout Fishing Rod See on Amazon : HANDING M1 BFS Rod Ultralight & Light Rod 2-Piece Trout Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Bobbers and floats Thill Classic Float Fishing Bobber with Buoyant Balsa Wood Body See on Amazon : Thill Classic Float Fishing Bobber with Buoyant Balsa Wood Body , opens in a new tab - Crappie jigs Crappie Jigs Kit with Tube Baits See on Amazon : Crappie Jigs Kit with Tube Baits , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Indiana's possession limit is twice the daily bag, so 50 redear sunfish. It does not count fish already processed and stored at your primary residence. - Crappie have their own statewide limit of 25 a day, separate from bluegill and redear everywhere except J.C. Murphey Lake and the special-regulation waters listed above. - The Ohio River has its own section in the guide (page 24); its daily limit table does not list bluegill or redear. - These figures come from the 2026-27 guide, which runs to March 31, 2027. We will re-check them when the next guide is published. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Indiana · Bluegill and sunfish Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for bluegill and redear sunfish in Indiana? Bluegill, statewide public waters: No daily limit. Size rule: No minimum length. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Which regulations do these Indiana figures come from? April 2026 through March 31, 2027, as published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Last verified 2026-10-31. ## Source Agency Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Official source 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (DNR publication, pp. 8, 12, 24): Indiana DNR https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26INFW_LR.pdf Also checked - Fishing guide and regulations: Indiana DNR Last verified 2026-10-31 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Bluegill and redear sunfish rules in other states - Bluegill and redear sunfish limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Minnesota bluegill and sunfish 20 combined (all sunfish species). No minimum length. - Ohio bluegill and sunfish No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table). No minimum length. - Texas bluegill and sunfish No daily bag limit. No minimum length. - Virginia bluegill and sunfish 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit. ## More in Indiana - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Indiana catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Unlimited. Minimum length 13 inches. - Indiana crappie 25 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches. - Indiana muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Minimum length 36 inches. - Indiana northern pike 3 per day. Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer. - Indiana striped bass 2 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Minimum length 7 inches. - Indiana walleye (with sauger and saugeye) 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. - Indiana white bass 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches. - Indiana yellow perch No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Indiana dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Indiana resident $23 · nonresident $60 - Indiana deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/indiana/catfish/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/indiana/catfish/ - Home - Fishing - Indiana - Catfish (channel, blue and flathead) IN · Catfish (channel, blue and flathead) # Indiana catfish (channel, blue and flathead) limits Indiana has no daily limit on channel, blue or flathead catfish in rivers and streams, but there is a 13-inch minimum. In lakes the daily limit is 10 with no minimum. In both, only a small number of very large fish may be kept. Verified 2026-10-24 Updated 2026-10-24 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: April 2026 through March 31, 2027. ### Rivers and streams, statewide ∞ no daily limit Daily limit Unlimited Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 13" Size rule Minimum length 13 inches Keep no more than one blue catfish of 35 inches or longer, one flathead catfish of 35 inches or longer, and one channel catfish of 28 inches or longer. A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Lakes, statewide 10 per day Daily limit 10 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length Same large-fish caps apply: one blue and one flathead of 35 inches or more, and one channel catfish of 28 inches or more. ### Fidler Pond, Failing (Gentian) Lake, Flat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B 5 per day Daily limit 5 channel catfish per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length listed ### Turtle Creek Reservoir ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No bag limit on channel catfish Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length listed Gear for catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Optional gear for catfish (channel, blue and flathead) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Several states set size caps on large catfish, so know what you are holding. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Catfish rods Fiblink Catfish Fishing Rod 1 Piece/2 Piece Catfishing Fishing Pole Portable… See on Amazon : Fiblink Catfish Fishing Rod 1 Piece/2 Piece Catfishing Fishing Pole Portable… , opens in a new tab - Braided line KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line See on Amazon : KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Catfish baits 45oz Triple S Catfish Bait Tub See on Amazon : 45oz Triple S Catfish Bait Tub , opens in a new tab - Fish handling gloves Lindy Fish Handling Glove Puncture-Proof and Cut Resistant Fish-Grabbing Glove See on Amazon : Lindy Fish Handling Glove Puncture-Proof and Cut Resistant Fish-Grabbing Glove , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Limb lines (also called drop lines) must be tagged with your name and address or DNR customer ID, and limb lines are not allowed on the Ohio River. - The Ohio River has separate regulations (page 24 of the guide). - Bullheads are listed separately: unlimited with no minimum size. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Indiana · Catfish Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for catfish (channel, blue and flathead) in Indiana? Rivers and streams, statewide: Unlimited. Size rule: Minimum length 13 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Which regulations do these Indiana figures come from? April 2026 through March 31, 2027, as published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Last verified 2026-10-24. ## Source Agency Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Official source 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (DNR publication, pp. 8, 12, 18): Indiana DNR https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26INFW_LR.pdf Also checked - Fishing: Indiana DNR Fish & Wildlife - License fees: Indiana DNR Last verified 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Catfish (channel, blue and flathead) rules in other states - Catfish (channel, blue and flathead) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Minnesota catfish (channel and flathead) 5 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 24 inches. - Ohio catfish (blue, flathead and channel) No limit. No minimum length. - Texas catfish (channel, blue and flathead) 25 per day, any combination. No minimum length; only 10 of the 25 may be 20 inches or longer. - Virginia catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) 20 per day. No length limits. ## More in Indiana - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Indiana bluegill and redear sunfish No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana crappie 25 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches. - Indiana muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Minimum length 36 inches. - Indiana northern pike 3 per day. Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer. - Indiana striped bass 2 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Minimum length 7 inches. - Indiana walleye (with sauger and saugeye) 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. - Indiana white bass 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches. - Indiana yellow perch No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Indiana dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Indiana resident $23 · nonresident $60 - Indiana deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/indiana/crappie/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/indiana/crappie/ - Home - Fishing - Indiana - Crappie IN · Crappie # Indiana crappie limits Indiana’s statewide crappie limit is 25 a day with no minimum size. Dogwood Lake and Hardy Lake require 9 inches, and a few small waters have a combined limit with bluegill and redear sunfish. Verified 2026-10-24 Updated 2026-10-24 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: April 2026 through March 31, 2027. ### Statewide 25 per day Daily limit 25 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length ### Dogwood Lake (Daviess County) and Hardy Lake (Scott County) 25 per day Daily limit 25 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 9" Size rule Minimum length 9 inches A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Fidler Pond, Failing (Gentian) Lake, Flat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B 15 per day Daily limit 15 per day, any combination of bluegill, redear sunfish and crappie Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length listed ### J.C. Murphey Lake (Newton County) 25 per day Daily limit 25 per day, singly or in aggregate Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length listed Gear for crappie Optional gear for crappie anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Crappie minimum lengths are easy to miss on a busy bite, so measure. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Ultralight rods Wild Streams Ultralight Spinning&Casting Trout Rod See on Amazon : Wild Streams Ultralight Spinning&Casting Trout Rod , opens in a new tab - Spinning reels Daiwa Crossfire LT Spinning Reel See on Amazon : Daiwa Crossfire LT Spinning Reel , opens in a new tab - Monofilament line Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Possession limit is two times the daily bag. - The Ohio River has separate regulations (page 24 of the guide). ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Indiana · Crappie Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for crappie in Indiana? Statewide: 25 per day. Size rule: No minimum length. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Which regulations do these Indiana figures come from? April 2026 through March 31, 2027, as published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Last verified 2026-10-24. Do I need a fishing license in Indiana? The 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide says anyone under 18, resident or nonresident, needs neither a fishing license nor the trout/salmon stamp. The license fee page lists the annual fishing license for anglers who do need one. Source: 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide: Indiana DNR (https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26INFW_LR.pdf). How much is a nonresident fishing license in Indiana? Indiana DNR lists the nonresident annual fishing license at $60. The license year runs April 1 through March 31. The fee page adds technology and processing fees: $1 by mail or at a retailer, and $3 plus card fees online or in the app. Source: License fees: Indiana DNR (https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/licenses-and-permits/license-fees/). When does Indiana trout season open? Inland streams open for harvest at 6 a.m. local time on the last Saturday in April and run through December 31. From January 1 through April 14 those streams are catch-and-release only. Inland lakes are open all year. The inland daily limit is 5 brook, brown, and rainbow trout combined, with no more than 1 brown trout, and stream fish must be at least 7 inches. Source: 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide: Indiana DNR (https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26INFW_LR.pdf). ## Source Agency Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Official source 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (DNR publication, pp. 8, 12, 18): Indiana DNR https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26INFW_LR.pdf Also checked - Fishing: Indiana DNR Fish & Wildlife - License fees: Indiana DNR Last verified 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Crappie rules in other states - Crappie limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Minnesota crappie (white and black) 10 combined, possession limit. No statewide minimum size listed in this table. - Ohio crappie (black and white) No daily limit. No minimum length. - Texas crappie (white and black) 25 per day, any combination. Minimum length 10 inches. - Virginia crappie (black and white) 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits. ## More in Indiana - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Indiana bluegill and redear sunfish No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Unlimited. Minimum length 13 inches. - Indiana largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches. - Indiana muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Minimum length 36 inches. - Indiana northern pike 3 per day. Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer. - Indiana striped bass 2 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Minimum length 7 inches. - Indiana walleye (with sauger and saugeye) 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. - Indiana white bass 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches. - Indiana yellow perch No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Indiana dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Indiana resident $23 · nonresident $60 - Indiana deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/indiana/largemouth-bass/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/indiana/largemouth-bass/ - Home - Fishing - Indiana - Largemouth bass IN · Largemouth bass # Indiana largemouth bass limits Indiana counts largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass in one five-fish daily bag. Lakes use a 14-inch minimum, rivers and streams use a protected slot, and several named lakes run stricter rules, from 15-inch minimums to a one-fish, 20-inch rule. Verified 2026-10-24 Updated 2026-10-24 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: April 2026 through March 31, 2027. ### Lakes, statewide 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 14" Size rule Minimum length 14 inches A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Rivers and streams, statewide 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day, any combination of the three black bass Dates Year-round (as printed) Max 2 over 15 in. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 15" Size rule No more than 2 over 15 inches; fish from 12 to 15 inches must be released ### Lake Michigan 3 per day Daily limit 3 per day, any combination of the three black bass Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 14" Size rule Minimum length 14 inches ### Patoka Lake, Robinson Lake, lakes at Tri-County FWA, Bixler, Henderson, Little Long and Round lakes, J.C. Murphey Lake 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day (statewide lake bag) Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 15" Size rule Minimum length 15 inches ### Cecil M. Harden Lake (Raccoon SRA) 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day (statewide lake bag) Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 16" Size rule Minimum length 16 inches ### Ball Lake, Blue Grass Pit, Loon Pit, Fidler Pond, Failing (Gentian) Lake, Flat Fork Creek Park ponds A and B, Kunkel Lake 2 per day Daily limit 2 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 18" Size rule Minimum length 18 inches ### Turtle Creek Reservoir (Sullivan County) 1 per day Daily limit 1 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 20" Size rule Minimum length 20 inches ### Buffalo Trace Lake, Ferdinand State Forest Lake, Montgomery City Park Lake 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day (statewide lake bag) Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Largemouth from 12 to 15 inches must be released Big Long Lake uses a similar slot, but also allows no more than 2 bass over 15 inches. Gear for largemouth bass Optional gear for largemouth bass anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Measure against the minimum length before you keep a fish. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Baitcasting reels KastKing Spartacus II Baitcasting Fishing Reels with 7.2:1 Gear Ratio See on Amazon : KastKing Spartacus II Baitcasting Fishing Reels with 7.2:1 Gear Ratio , opens in a new tab - Spinning rods Berkley Lightning Rod Spinning Fishing Rod See on Amazon : Berkley Lightning Rod Spinning Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Fluorocarbon line Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon Fishing Line/Leader Material See on Amazon : Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon Fishing Line/Leader Material , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Possession limit is two times the daily bag; it does not apply to fish processed and stored at your primary residence. - The Ohio River has its own regulations (page 24 of the guide). - The guide also lists waters with no minimum size, including Brownstown Pit, Burdette Park lakes and Cypress Lake. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Indiana · Largemouth bass Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for largemouth bass in Indiana? Lakes, statewide: 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Size rule: Minimum length 14 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Which regulations do these Indiana figures come from? April 2026 through March 31, 2027, as published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Last verified 2026-10-24. ## Source Agency Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Official source 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (DNR publication, pp. 8, 12, 18): Indiana DNR https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26INFW_LR.pdf Also checked - Fishing: Indiana DNR Fish & Wildlife - License fees: Indiana DNR Last verified 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Largemouth bass rules in other states - Largemouth bass limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Minnesota largemouth bass Catch-and-release only. No keeping. - Ohio largemouth bass 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined. Minimum length 12 inches. - Texas largemouth bass 5 fish, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Minimum length 14 inches. - Virginia largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit. ## More in Indiana - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Indiana bluegill and redear sunfish No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Unlimited. Minimum length 13 inches. - Indiana crappie 25 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Minimum length 36 inches. - Indiana northern pike 3 per day. Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer. - Indiana striped bass 2 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Minimum length 7 inches. - Indiana walleye (with sauger and saugeye) 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. - Indiana white bass 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches. - Indiana yellow perch No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Indiana dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Indiana resident $23 · nonresident $60 - Indiana deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/indiana/muskellunge/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/indiana/muskellunge/ - Home - Fishing - Indiana - Muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) IN · Muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) # Indiana muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) limits Indiana lets you keep one muskellunge or one tiger muskellunge a day, not one of each, and it must be at least 36 inches long. Three Kosciusko County lakes (Backwater, Kiser and Webster) raise the minimum to 44 inches. On the main stem of the Ohio River the shared rule is two a day, muskie and tiger muskie combined, at 30 inches or longer. Verified 2026-11-02 Updated 2026-11-02 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: April 2026 through March 31, 2027. ### Statewide (lakes, rivers and streams without a listed exception) 1 per day Daily limit 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total) Dates Open all year Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 INCHES 36" Size rule Minimum length 36 inches Indiana's possession limit is twice the daily bag, i.e. 2 fish, but it does not apply to fish processed and stored at your primary residence. A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Backwater, Kiser and Webster lakes (Kosciusko County) 1 per day Daily limit 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 INCHES 44" Size rule Minimum length 44 inches ### Ohio River main stem (Indiana waters; not the tributaries or embayments) 2 per day Daily limit 2 per day, muskellunge and tiger muskellunge in any combination Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 INCHES 30" Size rule Minimum length 30 inches Indiana and Kentucky honor each other's fishing licenses on the main stem, bank to bank. Tributaries and embayments follow the regular Indiana rules. Gear for muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) Optional gear for muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Muskie rules hinge on length, so a board long enough to measure the fish is the most useful item here. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes Fish Measuring Sticker for Boat 40" See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Sticker for Boat 40" , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - The statewide limit is one fish, whichever of the two it is: you cannot keep a muskie and a tiger muskie on the same day away from the Ohio River. - Fishing from the Ohio River bank, you follow the rules of the state you are standing in. Within 200 yards below an Ohio River dam you may fish only with a pole or hand line. - Indiana DNR will help identify a fish from a photo: the guide gives fishid@dnr.IN.gov and on.IN.gov/fish-id. - These figures come from the 2026-2027 guide, which runs to March 31, 2027. We will re-check this page when the 2027-2028 guide is out. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Indiana · Muskellunge Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) in Indiana? Statewide (lakes, rivers and streams without a listed exception): 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Size rule: Minimum length 36 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Which regulations do these Indiana figures come from? April 2026 through March 31, 2027, as published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Last verified 2026-11-02. ## Source Agency Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Official source 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (DNR publication, pp. 8, 24): Indiana DNR https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26INFW_LR.pdf Also checked - Fishing Guide & Regulations: Indiana DNR Last verified 2026-11-02 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) rules in other states - Muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Minnesota muskellunge (and tiger muskie) 1 per day (also the possession limit). Minimum length 54 inches. - Ohio muskellunge 1 per day. No minimum length. - Virginia muskellunge 1 per day. Minimum length 40 inches. ## More in Indiana - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Indiana bluegill and redear sunfish No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Unlimited. Minimum length 13 inches. - Indiana crappie 25 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches. - Indiana northern pike 3 per day. Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer. - Indiana striped bass 2 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Minimum length 7 inches. - Indiana walleye (with sauger and saugeye) 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. - Indiana white bass 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches. - Indiana yellow perch No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Indiana dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Indiana resident $23 · nonresident $60 - Indiana deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/indiana/northern-pike/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/indiana/northern-pike/ - Home - Fishing - Indiana - Northern pike IN · Northern pike # Indiana northern pike limits Indiana’s statewide northern pike limit is 3 a day, each at least 24 inches long, and only one of them may be 30 inches or longer. Hamilton Lake in Steuben County is the one listed exception: 6 a day, no minimum length, and still only one over 30 inches. Verified 2026-10-26 Updated 2026-10-26 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: April 2026 through March 31, 2027. ### Statewide 3 per day Daily limit 3 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 24" Size rule Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Hamilton Lake (Steuben County) 6 per day Daily limit 6 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length; no more than 1 fish longer than 30 inches Gear for northern pike Optional gear for northern pike anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Pike have sharp teeth, so leaders, pliers and gloves are about handling, not just catching. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Baitcasting rods E Series - Sirius Casting Rod 2-Piece 7-Feet Graphite Portable Baitcast Rod… See on Amazon : E Series - Sirius Casting Rod 2-Piece 7-Feet Graphite Portable Baitcast Rod… , opens in a new tab - Braided line Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Possession limit is two times the daily bag. - The guide’s Ohio River table lists no northern pike rule, so check the guide or the DNR before keeping pike from the Ohio River. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Indiana · Northern pike Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for northern pike in Indiana? Statewide: 3 per day. Size rule: Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Which regulations do these Indiana figures come from? April 2026 through March 31, 2027, as published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Last verified 2026-10-26. ## Source Agency Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Official source 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (DNR publication, p. 8): Indiana DNR https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26INFW_LR.pdf Also checked - Fishing guide and regulations: Indiana DNR Fish & Wildlife Last verified 2026-10-26 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Northern pike rules in other states - Northern pike limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Minnesota northern pike 2 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 40 inches; all fish from 30 to 40 inches must be released immediately. - Virginia northern pike (and chain pickerel) 5 per day, northern pike and chain pickerel combined. No statewide length limit. ## More in Indiana - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Indiana bluegill and redear sunfish No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Unlimited. Minimum length 13 inches. - Indiana crappie 25 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches. - Indiana muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Minimum length 36 inches. - Indiana striped bass 2 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Minimum length 7 inches. - Indiana walleye (with sauger and saugeye) 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. - Indiana white bass 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches. - Indiana yellow perch No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Indiana dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Indiana resident $23 · nonresident $60 - Indiana deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/indiana/striped-bass/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/indiana/striped-bass/ - Home - Fishing - Indiana - Striped bass IN · Striped bass # Indiana striped bass limits Away from the Ohio River, Indiana lets you keep 2 striped bass a day and sets no minimum length. Hybrid striped bass are not in that bag. They share the white bass limit of 12 a day, with no more than 2 of those 12 longer than 17 inches. On the Ohio River main stem the shared rule is 30 a day of white, yellow, striped and hybrid striped bass combined, with no more than 4 fish 15 inches or longer. Verified 2026-11-04 Updated 2026-11-04 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: April 2026 through March 31, 2027. ### Statewide (lakes, rivers and streams away from the Ohio River) 2 per day Daily limit 2 per day Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length This bag is striped bass only. Hybrid striped bass count with white bass: 12 a day combined, no minimum length, no more than 2 over 17 inches. Possession is twice the daily bag (4 striped bass) and does not apply to fish processed and stored at your primary residence. ### Ohio River main stem (Indiana waters; not the tributaries or embayments) 30 per day Daily limit 30 per day, white, yellow, striped and hybrid striped bass combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length; no more than 4 fish 15 inches or longer The statewide table's only striped bass footnote points here. Indiana and Kentucky honor each other's fishing licenses on the main stem, bank to bank. Within 200 yards below an Ohio River dam you may fish only with a pole or hand line. Gear for striped bass Optional gear for striped bass anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Several of these rules are length rules, including slots, so measure before a fish goes in the livewell. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes 36" Fish Measuring Ruler Sticker See on Amazon : 36" Fish Measuring Ruler Sticker , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - The two bags do not stack. A striped bass kept inland counts toward 2. The same fish kept on the Ohio River main stem counts toward 30, together with white bass, yellow bass and hybrids. - The guide's identification page separates them by the tongue: striped bass have two parallel tooth patches, hybrids have two patches that are joined, and white bass have a single patch. Hybrids also have a first stripe below the lateral line that runs to the tail. - Yellow bass have no statewide limit, but on the Ohio River they count in the 30. - The statewide table lists no other striped bass exception. Lake-specific notes in the guide cover bass, crappie and sunfish, not a separate striped bass minimum. - These figures come from the 2026-2027 guide, which runs to March 31, 2027. We will re-check this page when the 2027-2028 guide is out. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Indiana · Striped bass Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for striped bass in Indiana? Statewide (lakes, rivers and streams away from the Ohio River): 2 per day. Size rule: No minimum length. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Which regulations do these Indiana figures come from? April 2026 through March 31, 2027, as published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Last verified 2026-11-04. ## Source Agency Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Official source 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (DNR publication, pp. 8, 24, 26): Indiana DNR https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26INFW_LR.pdf Also checked - Fishing Guide & Regulations: Indiana DNR Last verified 2026-11-04 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Striped bass rules in other states - Striped bass limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Texas striped bass 5 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined. Minimum length 18 inches. - Virginia striped bass 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined. Minimum length 20 inches. ## More in Indiana - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Indiana bluegill and redear sunfish No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Unlimited. Minimum length 13 inches. - Indiana crappie 25 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches. - Indiana muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Minimum length 36 inches. - Indiana northern pike 3 per day. Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer. - Indiana trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Minimum length 7 inches. - Indiana walleye (with sauger and saugeye) 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. - Indiana white bass 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches. - Indiana yellow perch No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Indiana dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Indiana resident $23 · nonresident $60 - Indiana deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/indiana/trout/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/indiana/trout/ - Home - Fishing - Indiana - Trout (brook, brown and rainbow) IN · Trout (brook, brown and rainbow) # Indiana trout (brook, brown and rainbow) limits Inland Indiana allows 5 brook, brown or rainbow trout a day, with only 1 brown trout, and stream fish must be 7 inches. Streams open for harvest at 6 a.m. on the last Saturday in April and run through Dec. 31. Lake Michigan uses a 5-fish trout-and-salmon bag at 14 inches. Fishing for trout takes a license plus the $11 trout/salmon stamp. Verified 2026-10-27 Updated 2026-10-27 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: April 2026 through March 31, 2027. ### Inland streams, statewide 5 per day Daily limit 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout Dates Last Saturday in April (6 a.m. local time) – Dec. 31 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 7" Size rule Minimum length 7 inches Jan. 1 – Apr. 14 every trout stream is catch-and-release only. From Apr. 15 to opening day, selected stocked streams are closed to all fishing (see Watch for). A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Inland lakes, statewide 5 per day Daily limit 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length on lakes Exception: brown trout must be 18 inches at Oliver, Olin and Martin lakes (LaGrange County) and the Brookville Lake tailwater (Franklin County). ### Little Elkhart River (CR 43 to CR 16), Solomon Creek and Cobus Creek, Elkhart County 0 kept Daily limit Catch-and-release only Dates Open all year Size rule Artificial lures or flies only ### Lake Michigan and its tributaries 5 per day Daily limit 5 trout and salmon combined; no more than 3 lake trout Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 14" Size rule Minimum length 14 inches On the St. Joseph River below Twin Branch Dam the trout and salmon minimum is also 14 inches, with extra hook and no-fishing-zone rules. Gear for trout (brook, brown and rainbow) Optional gear for trout (brook, brown and rainbow) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Trout rules differ by water, so check the entry for the stream or lake you will fish. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Ultralight rods Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods See on Amazon : Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods , opens in a new tab - Fly rod and reel kits SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners See on Amazon : SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - To fish for or keep trout or salmon in public water you need a fishing license plus the $11 trout/salmon stamp (same price for residents and nonresidents). The one-day license and the senior licenses already include it. - Closed Apr. 15 to opening day while DNR stocks them: selected streams including the Pigeon River and Pigeon Creek (LaGrange County, Steuben County line to CR 410 E), Little Kankakee River (LaPorte County), Spy Run Creek in Franke Park (Allen County) and the Mississinewa River within Randolph County WMA. The guide lists the rest. - Anyone under 18, resident or nonresident, needs neither a license nor the stamp. - Lake Michigan tributary trout and salmon must be hooked in the mouth; foul-hooked fish go back. - Indiana DNR publishes its trout stocking lists online (the guide points to on.IN.gov/fish-stocking). ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Indiana · Trout Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for trout (brook, brown and rainbow) in Indiana? Inland streams, statewide: 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Size rule: Minimum length 7 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Which regulations do these Indiana figures come from? April 2026 through March 31, 2027, as published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Last verified 2026-10-27. ## Source Agency Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Official source 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (DNR publication; Inland Trout, Lake Michigan and License Fees sections): Indiana DNR https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26INFW_LR.pdf Also checked - License fees: Indiana DNR - Fishing guide and regulations: Indiana DNR Last verified 2026-10-27 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Trout (brook, brown and rainbow) rules in other states - Trout (brook, brown and rainbow) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Minnesota trout (stream trout and lake trout) 5 stream trout combined. Only 1 may be over 16 inches. - Ohio trout 5 fish, trout combined. No minimum length. - Texas trout (rainbow and brown) 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined. No minimum length. - Virginia trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 6 trout per day. No trout under 7 inches. ## More in Indiana - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Indiana bluegill and redear sunfish No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Unlimited. Minimum length 13 inches. - Indiana crappie 25 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches. - Indiana muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Minimum length 36 inches. - Indiana northern pike 3 per day. Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer. - Indiana striped bass 2 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana walleye (with sauger and saugeye) 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. - Indiana white bass 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches. - Indiana yellow perch No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Indiana dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Indiana resident $23 · nonresident $60 - Indiana deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/indiana/walleye/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/indiana/walleye/ - Home - Fishing - Indiana - Walleye (with sauger and saugeye) IN · Walleye (with sauger and saugeye) # Indiana walleye (with sauger and saugeye) limits Indiana allows 6 walleye, sauger and saugeye a day in any mix. Walleye must be at least 14 inches south of State Road 26 and 16 inches north of it, with a few lake exceptions. Sauger and saugeye have no statewide minimum, and the Ohio River uses its own 6-fish, 14-inch rule. Verified 2026-10-26 Updated 2026-10-26 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: April 2026 through March 31, 2027. ### Statewide, south of State Road 26 ? Daily limit 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye ### Statewide, north of State Road 26 ? Daily limit 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Walleye 16 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye ### Bass Lake (Starke County) and Wolf Lake (Lake County) ? Daily limit 6, combined (statewide bag) Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Walleye 14 inches minimum ### Lake George (Steuben County) ? Daily limit 6, combined (statewide bag) Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Walleye 15 inches minimum ### Wall Lake (LaGrange County) 2 per day Daily limit 2 walleye Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Walleye 16 inches minimum ### Huntingburg Lake (Dubois County), Glenn Flint Lake (Putnam County), Sullivan Lake (Sullivan County) ? Daily limit 6, combined (statewide bag) Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Saugeye 14 inches minimum ### Ohio River (Indiana waters) ? Daily limit 6, any combination of walleye, sauger or hybrid walleye Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 14" Size rule Minimum length 14 inches A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . Gear for walleye (with sauger and saugeye) Optional gear for walleye (with sauger and saugeye) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Walleye rules often hinge on length, so a reliable ruler matters. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Spinning rods Shakespeare Excursion Spinning Rod See on Amazon : Shakespeare Excursion Spinning Rod , opens in a new tab - Spinning reels Handing LITE II Freshwater Spinning Reel See on Amazon : Handing LITE II Freshwater Spinning Reel , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Sauger count toward the same 6-fish bag as walleye and saugeye. - Possession limit is two times the daily bag. - Know which side of State Road 26 you are on: it decides whether the walleye minimum is 14 or 16 inches. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Indiana · Walleye Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for walleye (with sauger and saugeye) in Indiana? Statewide, south of State Road 26: 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Size rule: Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Which regulations do these Indiana figures come from? April 2026 through March 31, 2027, as published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Last verified 2026-10-26. ## Source Agency Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Official source 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (DNR publication, pp. 8, 11, 24): Indiana DNR https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26INFW_LR.pdf Also checked - Fishing guide and regulations: Indiana DNR Fish & Wildlife Last verified 2026-10-26 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Walleye (with sauger and saugeye) rules in other states - Walleye (with sauger and saugeye) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Minnesota walleye 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same). Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession. - Ohio walleye 6 fish, walleye, sauger and saugeye combined. No minimum length. - Texas walleye 5 fish, with no more than 2 under 16 inches. No minimum length. - Virginia walleye (and saugeye) 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. ## More in Indiana - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Indiana bluegill and redear sunfish No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Unlimited. Minimum length 13 inches. - Indiana crappie 25 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches. - Indiana muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Minimum length 36 inches. - Indiana northern pike 3 per day. Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer. - Indiana striped bass 2 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Minimum length 7 inches. - Indiana white bass 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches. - Indiana yellow perch No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Indiana dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Indiana resident $23 · nonresident $60 - Indiana deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/indiana/white-bass/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/indiana/white-bass/ - Home - Fishing - Indiana - White bass IN · White bass # Indiana white bass limits Indiana lets you keep 12 white bass and hybrid striped bass a day in any combination, with no minimum length, but no more than 2 of the 12 may be longer than 17 inches. Yellow bass have no limit. On the Ohio River the shared rule is 30 a day of white, yellow, striped and hybrid striped bass combined, with no more than 4 fish 15 inches or longer. Verified 2026-11-03 Updated 2026-11-03 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: April 2026 through March 31, 2027. ### Statewide (lakes, rivers and streams away from the Ohio River) 12 per day Daily limit 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined Dates Open all year Max 2 over 17 in. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 17" Size rule No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches Indiana's possession limit is twice the daily bag (24), but it does not apply to fish processed and stored at your primary residence. Striped bass have a separate bag of 2. A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Yellow bass, statewide ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length ### Ohio River main stem (Indiana waters; not the tributaries or embayments) 30 per day Daily limit 30 per day, white, yellow, striped and hybrid striped bass combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length; no more than 4 fish 15 inches or longer Indiana and Kentucky honor each other's fishing licenses on the main stem, bank to bank. Yellow bass count toward the 30 here, unlike the unlimited statewide rule. Gear for white bass Optional gear for white bass anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Several states cap how many big white bass you keep or set a minimum length, so measure as you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes Affrolling 2 Pcs 36 Inch Fish Measuring Tape Stickers See on Amazon : Affrolling 2 Pcs 36 Inch Fish Measuring Tape Stickers , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - The two size caps differ: statewide it is no more than 2 fish over 17 inches out of 12; on the Ohio River it is no more than 4 fish of 15 inches or longer out of 30. - Telling a white bass from a hybrid matters less here because they share one bag, but a striped bass counts against its own 2-fish limit. The guide's identification page says white bass have a single tooth patch on the back of the tongue, while hybrids have two that are joined. - Fishing from the Ohio River bank, you follow the rules of the state you are standing in. Within 200 yards below an Ohio River dam you may fish only with a pole or hand line. - These figures come from the 2026-2027 guide, which runs to March 31, 2027. We will re-check this page when the 2027-2028 guide is out. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Indiana · White bass Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for white bass in Indiana? Statewide (lakes, rivers and streams away from the Ohio River): 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. Size rule: No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Which regulations do these Indiana figures come from? April 2026 through March 31, 2027, as published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Last verified 2026-11-03. ## Source Agency Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Official source 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (DNR publication, pp. 8, 24, 26): Indiana DNR https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26INFW_LR.pdf Also checked - Fishing Guide & Regulations: Indiana DNR Last verified 2026-11-03 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## White bass rules in other states - White bass limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Ohio white bass 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches. - Texas white bass 25 per day. Minimum length 10 inches. - Virginia white bass 5 per day. No statewide length limit. ## More in Indiana - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Indiana bluegill and redear sunfish No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Unlimited. Minimum length 13 inches. - Indiana crappie 25 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches. - Indiana muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Minimum length 36 inches. - Indiana northern pike 3 per day. Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer. - Indiana striped bass 2 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Minimum length 7 inches. - Indiana walleye (with sauger and saugeye) 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. - Indiana yellow perch No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Indiana dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Indiana resident $23 · nonresident $60 - Indiana deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/indiana/yellow-perch/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/indiana/yellow-perch/ - Home - Fishing - Indiana - Yellow perch IN · Yellow perch # Indiana yellow perch limits Indiana sets no daily limit and no size limit for yellow perch on inland lakes, rivers and streams. Lake Michigan is the exception: 15 perch a day, and that cap applies in Indiana waters even if you carry a fishing license from a neighboring state. Verified 2026-10-30 Updated 2026-10-30 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: April 2026 through March 31, 2027. ### Inland waters, statewide ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length ### Lake Michigan (Indiana waters) 15 per day Daily limit 15 per day Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length Applies while fishing Indiana waters even under another state's license. Gear for yellow perch Optional gear for yellow perch anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Perch limits are counted in fish, so keep a tally as you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Ultralight rods Temple Fork Outfitters Trout Panfish II Series Rods See on Amazon : Temple Fork Outfitters Trout Panfish II Series Rods , opens in a new tab - Crappie jigs Crappie Tube Lures Jig Heads Soft Plastic Baits Worms Kit See on Amazon : Crappie Tube Lures Jig Heads Soft Plastic Baits Worms Kit , opens in a new tab - Bobbers and floats Fishing Bobbers Push Button Round Buoy Floats See on Amazon : Fishing Bobbers Push Button Round Buoy Floats , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Indiana's possession limit is twice the daily bag, so 30 Lake Michigan perch. It does not count fish already processed and stored at your primary residence. - You may not carry, transport or ship out of Indiana in one day more wild fish than the possession limit. - Lake Michigan tributaries carry their own gear rules (single hook or lure only, no spears or gaffs in listed streams); see page 22 of the guide. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Indiana · Yellow perch Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for yellow perch in Indiana? Inland waters, statewide: No daily limit. Size rule: No minimum length. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Which regulations do these Indiana figures come from? April 2026 through March 31, 2027, as published by Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. Last verified 2026-10-30. ## Source Agency Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Official source 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (DNR publication, pp. 8, 22): Indiana DNR https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/26INFW_LR.pdf Also checked - Fishing guide and regulations: Indiana DNR Last verified 2026-10-30 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Yellow perch rules in other states - Yellow perch limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Minnesota yellow perch 20 per day; possession limit 40. No minimum length. - Ohio yellow perch 30 per day. No minimum length. - Virginia yellow perch No daily limit (yellow and white perch). No statewide length limit. ## More in Indiana - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Indiana bluegill and redear sunfish No daily limit. No minimum length. - Indiana catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Unlimited. Minimum length 13 inches. - Indiana crappie 25 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches. - Indiana muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Minimum length 36 inches. - Indiana northern pike 3 per day. Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer. - Indiana striped bass 2 per day. No minimum length. - Indiana trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Minimum length 7 inches. - Indiana walleye (with sauger and saugeye) 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. - Indiana white bass 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches. - Indiana hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Indiana dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Indiana resident $23 · nonresident $60 - Indiana deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/largemouth-bass/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/largemouth-bass/ - Home - Fishing - Largemouth bass Fishing · Largemouth bass # Largemouth bass limits by state Bag limits, minimum lengths and slot rules for largemouth bass. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions. Verified 2026-11-01 Gear → Updated 2026-11-01 ## Largemouth bass: state by state The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish. State Statewide headline Rules listed Regulation period Verified Indiana 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches. Lakes, statewide 8 April 2026 through March 31, 2027 2026-10-24 Minnesota Catch-and-release only. No keeping. Statewide (Southern and North-central zones), inland waters 4 March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-10-23 Ohio 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined. Minimum length 12 inches. Statewide public waters (where no site-specific rule applies) 4 March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-10-23 Texas 5 fish, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Minimum length 14 inches. Statewide public fresh water (unless a water body has its own exception) 2 Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027 2026-11-01 Virginia 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit. Statewide (waters with no listed exception) 10 January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Largemouth bass Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Download this data CSV · limits-largemouth-bass.csv JSON · limits-largemouth-bass.json 28 rows, built from the verified data on this site only. Each row includes source_url and last_verified . Data last modified 2026-11-01 . Facts restated from official state wildlife agency sources; always verify with the agency before you fish or hunt. FishLimit is independent and is not a legal source of regulations. See the methodology . Gear for largemouth bass Optional gear for largemouth bass anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Measure against the minimum length before you keep a fish. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### Rods, reels and line - Baitcasting reels KastKing Spartacus II Baitcasting Fishing Reels with 7.2:1 Gear Ratio See on Amazon : KastKing Spartacus II Baitcasting Fishing Reels with 7.2:1 Gear Ratio , opens in a new tab - SOUGA DC Baitcaster Reel See on Amazon : SOUGA DC Baitcaster Reel , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Baitcasting reels , opens in a new tab - Spinning rods Shakespeare Excursion Spinning Rod See on Amazon : Shakespeare Excursion Spinning Rod , opens in a new tab - Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod See on Amazon : Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Spinning rods , opens in a new tab - Fluorocarbon line Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon Fishing Line/Leader Material See on Amazon : Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon Fishing Line/Leader Material , opens in a new tab - Seaguar STS Trout/Steelhead Freshwater 100% Fluorocarbon Fishing Line Leader See on Amazon : Seaguar STS Trout/Steelhead Freshwater 100% Fluorocarbon Fishing Line Leader , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fluorocarbon line , opens in a new tab ### Lures - Soft plastic baits PLUSINNO Wacky Worm Fishing Lure Kit See on Amazon : PLUSINNO Wacky Worm Fishing Lure Kit , opens in a new tab - Fishing Lures, Bass Fishing Kit with Wacky Worm See on Amazon : Fishing Lures, Bass Fishing Kit with Wacky Worm , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Soft plastic baits , opens in a new tab - Crankbaits TRUSCEND Swimmax Easy Catch Fishing Lures with BKK Hooks See on Amazon : TRUSCEND Swimmax Easy Catch Fishing Lures with BKK Hooks , opens in a new tab - VOOGLASS 4PCS Fishing Lures Kit Hard Baits for Bass Pike Walleye See on Amazon : VOOGLASS 4PCS Fishing Lures Kit Hard Baits for Bass Pike Walleye , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Crankbaits , opens in a new tab ### Handling and measuring - Fish measuring boards Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab - Fish grippers Fish Lip Gripper with Scale See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper with Scale , opens in a new tab - Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip… See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish grippers , opens in a new tab ## Largemouth bass pages - Indiana largemouth bass limits Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife - Minnesota largemouth bass limits Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Ohio largemouth bass limits Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife - Texas largemouth bass limits Texas Parks & Wildlife Department - Virginia largemouth bass limits Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources ## Other species - Walleye limits by state - Trout limits by state - Catfish limits by state - Crappie limits by state - Northern pike limits by state - Yellow perch limits by state - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state - Muskellunge limits by state - White bass limits by state - Striped bass limits by state ## Plan the trip - When the statewide limit does not apply - Checklist before you go - How to read a regulation page - How to measure a fish - What a slot limit means - How to release a fish - Free fishing days - License fee ranking - Indiana hub - Minnesota hub - Ohio hub - Texas hub - Virginia hub - All fishing regulations --- ## /fishing/license-fees/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/license-fees/ - Home - Fishing - License fees Fishing · License fees # Fishing license fee ranking What a basic adult annual freshwater fishing license costs, cheapest first. Every number comes from the agency’s own fee page. States are added as we verify them. Checked 2026-10-24 Updated 2026-10-23 Read this first: licenses are not identical across states. Each row names the exact product we compared and its caveat. Agent or processing fees, stamps and add-ons are noted but not added unless stated. Rank is among the 5 states verified so far, not among all 50. ## The ladder Bars are drawn to the same scale: solid orange is the resident price, hatched green the non-resident price. - 1 Indiana Resident Annual Fishing $23 $60 - 2 Minnesota Resident Individual Angling License (adult) $25 $51 - 2 Ohio Resident 1-Year License $25 $76.96 - 4 Virginia One-year resident freshwater license $28 $72 - 5 Texas Resident Freshwater Package $30 $58 Resident Non-resident ## Residents, cheapest first Rank State Price What it is Caveat 1 Indiana $23 Resident Annual Fishing Technology/processing fees apply: $1 by mail or at a retailer, and $3 plus card fees online or in the app. The trout/salmon stamp ($11) is separate. 2 Minnesota $25 Resident Individual Angling License (adult) A $1.00 agent fee is added to the listed price. The trout/salmon stamp ($10) is a separate purchase. 2 Ohio $25 Resident 1-Year License A transaction fee may apply to online and in-app purchases. 4 Virginia $28 One-year resident freshwater license Issuance fee is included in the listed prices. 5 Texas $30 Resident Freshwater Package Texas packages expire Aug. 31 rather than after 12 months, so the effective cost per day depends on when you buy. ## Nonresidents, cheapest first Rank State Price What it is 1 Minnesota $51 Nonresident Individual Angling License (adult) 2 Texas $58 Non-resident Freshwater Package 3 Indiana $60 Nonresident Annual Fishing 4 Virginia $72 Nonresident freshwater license 5 Ohio $76.96 Nonresident 1-Year License ## Download this data CSV · license-fees.csv JSON · license-fees.json 5 rows, built from the verified data on this site only. Each row includes source_url and last_verified . Data last modified 2026-10-23 . Facts restated from official state wildlife agency sources; always verify with the agency before you fish or hunt. FishLimit is independent and is not a legal source of regulations. See the methodology . ## State details ### Indiana Indiana hub Annual licenses run April 1 through March 31. Source: License Fees (updated 9/04/2026): Indiana DNR , verified 2026-10-23. License Resident Nonresident Annual fishing license $23 $60 One-day fishing license (includes trout/salmon) $10 $15 Seven-day fishing license n/a $35 Trout/salmon stamp privilege $11 $11 Annual senior fishing license (64+, born after Mar. 31, 1943) $3 n/a ### Minnesota Minnesota hub Licenses run March 1 through the last day of February. Source: Fishing licenses: Minnesota DNR , verified 2026-10-23. License Resident Nonresident Individual angling license (adult annual) $25 $51 Resident combination angling license (married couple) $40 n/a Resident 3-year angling license $71 n/a Youth annual angling license (resident ages 16–17; nonresident 0–17) $5 $5 Nonresident 7-day angling license n/a $43 Trout/salmon stamp validation $10 $10 - Short-term (24-hour and 72-hour) license prices differ between the DNR license web page and the printed regulations booklet at the time of checking, so they are left out here: check source. ### Ohio Ohio hub Annual licenses are valid 365 days from purchase. Source: 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (License Information): ODNR Division of Wildlife , verified 2026-10-23. License Resident Nonresident 1-year license $25.00 $76.96 1-day license $14.00 $27.04 3-year license $72.11 n/a Resident senior 1-year license (65+) $10.00 n/a Nonresident 3-day license n/a $52.00 - A one-day license can be credited toward an annual license (upgrade prices are listed in the source). - Persons under 16 do not need a fishing license. ### Virginia Virginia hub Annual licenses (one-year); multi-year options listed in source. Source: Fishing licenses: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources , verified 2026-10-23. License Resident Nonresident Freshwater license, one-year $28.00 $72.00 Freshwater + saltwater license $44.50 $96.00 Freshwater license, 5 consecutive days $19.00 $36.00 Resident freshwater license, age 65 or older $9.00 n/a Designated stocked trout waters license $28.00 $48.00 - Virginia’s page lists many more options (multi-year, county/city, lifetime); only common ones appear here. ### Texas Texas hub Packages run from date of sale to Aug. 31 of that year. Source: Fishing Licenses and Packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department , verified 2026-10-23. License Resident Nonresident Freshwater package (license + freshwater endorsement) $30 $58 Senior freshwater package (resident 65+) $12 n/a Saltwater package $35 $63 All-water package $40 $68 Year-from-purchase all-water package (resident only) $47 n/a One-day all-water license $11 $16 Lake Texoma license (Texas and Oklahoma waters) $12 $12 - Residents under 17 and nonresidents under 17 do not need a license; some other exemptions apply (see the source). Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Prices change by license year. ## Source Agency State wildlife agencies (listed in each state section) Official source Indiana: License Fees (updated 9/04/2026): Indiana DNR https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/licenses-and-permits/license-fees/ Also checked - Minnesota: Fishing licenses: Minnesota DNR - Ohio: 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (License Information): ODNR Division of Wildlife - Virginia: Fishing licenses: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources - Texas: Fishing Licenses and Packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Last verified 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. Once you have the license Paper and phone licenses get wet and lost. 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Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### Carry it and measure - License holders and lanyards Outus 2 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder Clear Vertical with Lanyard Clip See on Amazon : Outus 2 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder Clear Vertical with Lanyard Clip , opens in a new tab - 3 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard See on Amazon : 3 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : License holders and lanyards , opens in a new tab - Waterproof pouches and dry bags Double Space Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch [Up to 8.5''] See on Amazon : Double Space Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch [Up to 8.5''] , opens in a new tab - Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch See on Amazon : Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Waterproof pouches and dry bags , opens in a new tab - Fish measuring boards Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes Affrolling 2 Pcs 36 Inch Fish Measuring Tape Stickers See on Amazon : Affrolling 2 Pcs 36 Inch Fish Measuring Tape Stickers , opens in a new tab - 36" Fish Measuring Ruler Sticker See on Amazon : 36" Fish Measuring Ruler Sticker , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish rulers and measuring tapes , opens in a new tab ### Starter rod and tackle - Rod and reel combos Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo See on Amazon : Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo , opens in a new tab - Penn Wrath II Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo See on Amazon : Penn Wrath II Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Rod and reel combos , opens in a new tab - Tackle boxes Plano Guide Series StowAway 4-By Rack System Tackle Box See on Amazon : Plano Guide Series StowAway 4-By Rack System Tackle Box , opens in a new tab - Plano Angled Tackle System with Three 3560 Stowaway Boxes See on Amazon : Plano Angled Tackle System with Three 3560 Stowaway Boxes , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Tackle boxes , opens in a new tab ## Keep going - Fishing license as a gift Agencies that sell a gift license or gift certificate - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Short-term or annual nonresident license? 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Verified 2026-10-31 Updated 2026-10-31 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Inland waters, statewide 20 per day Daily limit 20 combined (all sunfish species) Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length ### Lakes with a special 5-fish sunfish rule (more than 120 listed, for example Leech Lake in Cass County) 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length On these lakes the daily limit drops but the statewide possession limit of 20 stays; while you are on that lake you may not have more than its daily limit with you. A few lakes instead set a possession limit of 5 or 10. Special and experimental regulations are listed lake by lake on pages 45–64 of the booklet. ### Lakes with a special 10-fish sunfish rule (about 60 listed, for example Osakis and Little Osakis lakes in Douglas and Todd counties) 10 per day Daily limit 10 per day Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length Same rule: lower daily limit, statewide possession limit of 20, but no more than the lake's daily limit with you while you are there. ### Rochester–Olmsted County area lakes (treated as one group of waters) 10 per day Daily limit 10 sunfish, crappie and yellow perch combined, no more than 5 of them crappie Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length One limit covers the whole group, not each lake. ### Canada border waters (Basswood Lake excepted) 20 per day Daily limit 20 per day, combined Dates Open all year Size rule No size limit printed in the border-water table ### Basswood Lake, including Jackfish, Pipestone, Hoist and Back bays 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day Dates Open all year Size rule No size limit printed in the border-water table ### Wisconsin border waters: St. Croix River below Taylors Falls Dam, Mississippi River and Lake Pepin 15 per day Daily limit 15 per day Dates Open all year Size rule No size limit printed in the border-water table ### Wisconsin border waters: St. Louis River Estuary and St. Croix River above Taylors Falls Dam 25 per day Daily limit 25 per day Dates Open all year Size rule No size limit printed in the border-water table ### Iowa border waters 25 per day Daily limit 25 per day, sunfish and crappie combined Dates Open all year Size rule No size limit printed in the border-water table The Iowa–Minnesota table counts crappie inside the same 25-fish limit. ### South Dakota border waters 10 per day Daily limit 10 per day, combined Dates Open all year Size rule No size limit printed in the border-water table ### North Dakota border waters 30 per day Daily limit 30 per day Dates Open all year Size rule No size limit printed in the border-water table Gear for bluegill and sunfish Optional gear for bluegill and sunfish anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Sunfish limits are counted in fish, often all species together, so keep a tally as you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Ultralight rods HANDING M1 BFS Rod Ultralight & Light Rod 2-Piece Trout Fishing Rod See on Amazon : HANDING M1 BFS Rod Ultralight & Light Rod 2-Piece Trout Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Bobbers and floats Thill Classic Float Fishing Bobber with Buoyant Balsa Wood Body See on Amazon : Thill Classic Float Fishing Bobber with Buoyant Balsa Wood Body , opens in a new tab - Crappie jigs Crappie Jigs Kit with Tube Baits See on Amazon : Crappie Jigs Kit with Tube Baits , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - The daily limit counts every sunfish you keep that calendar day, including fish you give away or eat. - A resident Conservation License halves the limits, rounding down: 10 sunfish on most inland waters, and 2 on a lake whose regular limit is 5. - New for 2026: Green Prairie Fish Lake (Morrison), Long Lake near Spaulding (Todd) and Rabideau Lake (Beltrami) dropped to 5 a day; Platte Lake (Crow Wing) and Sullivan Lake (Morrison) share one 10-fish limit; Maple Lake (Todd) went back to the statewide rule. - Sunfish may be filleted without leaving a patch of skin on. - Border-water limits apply on the shared lake or river itself; the booklet lists the exact boundaries on pages 66–77. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Minnesota · Bluegill and sunfish Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for bluegill and sunfish in Minnesota? Inland waters, statewide: 20 combined (all sunfish species). Size rule: No minimum length. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Which regulations do these Minnesota figures come from? March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Last verified 2026-10-31. ## Source Agency Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Official source 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 13–14, 20, 28, 30, 41, 45–64, 68–75): Minnesota DNR https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/fishing/fishing_regs.pdf Also checked - Fishing regulations hub: Minnesota DNR Last verified 2026-10-31 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Bluegill and sunfish rules in other states - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana bluegill and redear sunfish No daily limit. No minimum length. - Ohio bluegill and sunfish No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table). No minimum length. - Texas bluegill and sunfish No daily bag limit. No minimum length. - Virginia bluegill and sunfish 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit. ## More in Minnesota - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Minnesota catfish (channel and flathead) 5 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 24 inches. - Minnesota crappie (white and black) 10 combined, possession limit. No statewide minimum size listed in this table. - Minnesota largemouth bass Catch-and-release only. No keeping. - Minnesota muskellunge (and tiger muskie) 1 per day (also the possession limit). Minimum length 54 inches. - Minnesota northern pike 2 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 40 inches; all fish from 30 to 40 inches must be released immediately. - Minnesota trout (stream trout and lake trout) 5 stream trout combined. Only 1 may be over 16 inches. - Minnesota walleye 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same). Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession. - Minnesota yellow perch 20 per day; possession limit 40. No minimum length. - Minnesota hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Minnesota dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Minnesota resident $25 · nonresident $51 - Minnesota deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/minnesota/catfish/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/minnesota/catfish/ - Home - Fishing - Minnesota - Catfish (channel and flathead) MN · Catfish (channel and flathead) # Minnesota catfish (channel and flathead) limits Minnesota allows five channel catfish a day, with only one over 24 inches, and two flathead catfish, with only one over 24 inches. Channel catfish are open all year, while flathead have an April–November season. Verified 2026-10-24 Updated 2026-10-24 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: May 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Channel catfish, inland waters 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish possession limit Dates Continuous Max 1 over 24 in. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 24" Size rule Only 1 over 24 inches A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Flathead catfish, inland waters 2 per day Daily limit 2 fish possession limit Season M J J A S O N D J F M A Apr. 1 – Nov. 30, 2026 Max 1 over 24 in. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 24" Size rule Only 1 over 24 inches Gear for catfish (channel and flathead) Optional gear for catfish (channel and flathead) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Several states set size caps on large catfish, so know what you are holding. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Catfish rods Fiblink Catfish Fishing Rod 1 Piece/2 Piece Catfishing Fishing Pole Portable… See on Amazon : Fiblink Catfish Fishing Rod 1 Piece/2 Piece Catfishing Fishing Pole Portable… , opens in a new tab - Braided line KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line See on Amazon : KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Catfish baits 45oz Triple S Catfish Bait Tub See on Amazon : 45oz Triple S Catfish Bait Tub , opens in a new tab - Fish handling gloves Lindy Fish Handling Glove Puncture-Proof and Cut Resistant Fish-Grabbing Glove See on Amazon : Lindy Fish Handling Glove Puncture-Proof and Cut Resistant Fish-Grabbing Glove , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Border waters (booklet pp. 66–77) and special-regulation waters (pp. 45–64) have their own rules. - Bullheads are separate: 100 possession limit. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Minnesota · Catfish Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for catfish (channel and flathead) in Minnesota? Channel catfish, inland waters: 5 fish possession limit. Size rule: Only 1 over 24 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Which regulations do these Minnesota figures come from? May 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Last verified 2026-10-24. ## Source Agency Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Official source 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 29–32): Minnesota DNR https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/fishing/fishing_regs.pdf Also checked - Fishing regulations: Minnesota DNR Last verified 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Catfish (channel and flathead) rules in other states - Catfish (channel and flathead) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Unlimited. Minimum length 13 inches. - Ohio catfish (blue, flathead and channel) No limit. No minimum length. - Texas catfish (channel, blue and flathead) 25 per day, any combination. No minimum length; only 10 of the 25 may be 20 inches or longer. - Virginia catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) 20 per day. No length limits. ## More in Minnesota - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Minnesota bluegill and sunfish 20 combined (all sunfish species). No minimum length. - Minnesota crappie (white and black) 10 combined, possession limit. No statewide minimum size listed in this table. - Minnesota largemouth bass Catch-and-release only. No keeping. - Minnesota muskellunge (and tiger muskie) 1 per day (also the possession limit). Minimum length 54 inches. - Minnesota northern pike 2 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 40 inches; all fish from 30 to 40 inches must be released immediately. - Minnesota trout (stream trout and lake trout) 5 stream trout combined. Only 1 may be over 16 inches. - Minnesota walleye 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same). Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession. - Minnesota yellow perch 20 per day; possession limit 40. No minimum length. - Minnesota hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Minnesota dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Minnesota resident $25 · nonresident $51 - Minnesota deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/minnesota/crappie/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/minnesota/crappie/ - Home - Fishing - Minnesota - Crappie (white and black) MN · Crappie (white and black) # Minnesota crappie (white and black) limits Minnesota’s inland crappie season is open all year, with a limit of ten white and black crappie combined. Many lakes carry special rules in the booklet’s experimental and special regulations section, so a statewide figure may not apply to the lake you fish. Verified 2026-10-24 Updated 2026-10-24 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: May 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Inland waters, statewide (white or black crappie and hybrids) 10 per day Daily limit 10 combined, possession limit Dates Continuous Size rule No statewide minimum size listed in this table Gear for crappie (white and black) Optional gear for crappie (white and black) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Crappie minimum lengths are easy to miss on a busy bite, so measure. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Ultralight rods HANDING M1 BFS Rod Ultralight & Light Rod 2-Piece Trout Fishing Rod See on Amazon : HANDING M1 BFS Rod Ultralight & Light Rod 2-Piece Trout Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Spinning reels KastKing Lethal Blaze Spinning Fishing Reels with 5.2:1 Gear Ratio See on Amazon : KastKing Lethal Blaze Spinning Fishing Reels with 5.2:1 Gear Ratio , opens in a new tab - Monofilament line Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - The booklet lists the limit as a possession limit; it equals the daily limit for crappie. - Many lakes appear under “experimental and special regulations” (booklet pp. 45–64) and may use different limits or size rules. - Conservation licenses allow half the regular limit. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Minnesota · Crappie Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for crappie (white and black) in Minnesota? Inland waters, statewide (white or black crappie and hybrids): 10 combined, possession limit. Size rule: No statewide minimum size listed in this table. Verify with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Which regulations do these Minnesota figures come from? May 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Last verified 2026-10-24. ## Source Agency Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Official source 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 29–32): Minnesota DNR https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/fishing/fishing_regs.pdf Also checked - Fishing regulations: Minnesota DNR Last verified 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Crappie (white and black) rules in other states - Crappie (white and black) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana crappie 25 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio crappie (black and white) No daily limit. No minimum length. - Texas crappie (white and black) 25 per day, any combination. Minimum length 10 inches. - Virginia crappie (black and white) 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits. ## More in Minnesota - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Minnesota bluegill and sunfish 20 combined (all sunfish species). No minimum length. - Minnesota catfish (channel and flathead) 5 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 24 inches. - Minnesota largemouth bass Catch-and-release only. No keeping. - Minnesota muskellunge (and tiger muskie) 1 per day (also the possession limit). Minimum length 54 inches. - Minnesota northern pike 2 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 40 inches; all fish from 30 to 40 inches must be released immediately. - Minnesota trout (stream trout and lake trout) 5 stream trout combined. Only 1 may be over 16 inches. - Minnesota walleye 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same). Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession. - Minnesota yellow perch 20 per day; possession limit 40. No minimum length. - Minnesota hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Minnesota dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Minnesota resident $25 · nonresident $51 - Minnesota deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/minnesota/largemouth-bass/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/minnesota/largemouth-bass/ - Home - Fishing - Minnesota - Largemouth bass MN · Largemouth bass # Minnesota largemouth bass limits Minnesota runs a catch-and-release period at the start of the year for bass, then opens harvest. Across most of the state harvest starts May 23 with a combined limit of six largemouth or smallmouth bass; the Northeast Zone opens two weeks earlier on May 9. Verified 2026-10-23 Updated 2026-10-23 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Statewide (Southern and North-central zones), inland waters 0 kept Daily limit Catch-and-release only Season M A M J J A S O N D J F Mar. 1 – May 22, 2026 Size rule No keeping ### Statewide (Southern and North-central zones), inland waters 6 per day Daily limit 6 largemouth and smallmouth combined (smallmouth only while its season is open) Season M A M J J A S O N D J F May 23, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 Size rule No statewide minimum is printed in this table ### Northeast Zone (Pelican and Ash lakes in St. Louis County are included) 0 kept Daily limit Catch-and-release only Season M A M J J A S O N D J F Mar. 1 – May 8, 2026 Size rule No keeping ### Northeast Zone 6 per day Daily limit 6 largemouth and smallmouth combined Season M A M J J A S O N D J F May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 Size rule No statewide minimum is printed in this table Gear for largemouth bass Optional gear for largemouth bass anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Measure against the minimum length before you keep a fish. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Baitcasting reels KastKing Spartacus II Baitcasting Fishing Reels with 7.2:1 Gear Ratio See on Amazon : KastKing Spartacus II Baitcasting Fishing Reels with 7.2:1 Gear Ratio , opens in a new tab - Spinning rods Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod See on Amazon : Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod , opens in a new tab - Fluorocarbon line Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon Fishing Line/Leader Material See on Amazon : Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon Fishing Line/Leader Material , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Hundreds of lakes have special bass rules (protected slots, catch-and-release only). Look up your lake in the DNR lake finder. - Smallmouth have their own season end (catch-and-release returns Sept. 14, 2026). - Conservation licenses carry smaller limits than the standard angling license. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Minnesota · Largemouth bass Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for largemouth bass in Minnesota? Statewide (Southern and North-central zones), inland waters: Catch-and-release only. Size rule: No keeping. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Which regulations do these Minnesota figures come from? March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Last verified 2026-10-23. ## Source Agency Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Official source 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 29–33): Minnesota DNR https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/fishing/fishing_regs.pdf Also checked - Fishing regulations hub: Minnesota DNR Last verified 2026-10-23 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Largemouth bass rules in other states - Largemouth bass limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches. - Ohio largemouth bass 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined. Minimum length 12 inches. - Texas largemouth bass 5 fish, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Minimum length 14 inches. - Virginia largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit. ## More in Minnesota - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Minnesota bluegill and sunfish 20 combined (all sunfish species). No minimum length. - Minnesota catfish (channel and flathead) 5 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 24 inches. - Minnesota crappie (white and black) 10 combined, possession limit. No statewide minimum size listed in this table. - Minnesota muskellunge (and tiger muskie) 1 per day (also the possession limit). Minimum length 54 inches. - Minnesota northern pike 2 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 40 inches; all fish from 30 to 40 inches must be released immediately. - Minnesota trout (stream trout and lake trout) 5 stream trout combined. Only 1 may be over 16 inches. - Minnesota walleye 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same). Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession. - Minnesota yellow perch 20 per day; possession limit 40. No minimum length. - Minnesota hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Minnesota dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Minnesota resident $25 · nonresident $51 - Minnesota deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/minnesota/muskellunge/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/minnesota/muskellunge/ - Home - Fishing - Minnesota - Muskellunge (and tiger muskie) MN · Muskellunge (and tiger muskie) # Minnesota muskellunge (and tiger muskie) limits On Minnesota's inland waters you may keep one muskellunge, and only if it is at least 54 inches long; the harvest season runs June 6 to Nov. 30 in 2026. A tiger (hybrid) muskie has its own rule: one fish of at least 40 inches. Border waters use lower minimums (50 inches on the Canada, North Dakota and Wisconsin borders, 40 inches on the Iowa border), and two inland river stretches are catch-and-release only. Verified 2026-11-02 Updated 2026-11-02 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Inland waters, muskellunge 1 per day Daily limit 1 per day (also the possession limit) Season M A M J J A S O N D J F June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 INCHES 54" Size rule Minimum length 54 inches Daily and possession limits are the same in Minnesota unless the booklet says otherwise. The 2027 muskie opener is June 5, 2027. A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Inland waters, tiger (hybrid) muskellunge 1 per day Daily limit 1 per day (also the possession limit) Season M A M J J A S O N D J F June 6 – Nov. 30, 2026 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 INCHES 40" Size rule Minimum length 40 inches ### Mississippi River from Blandin Dam down to Coon Rapids Dam; Prairie River from Prairie Lake Dam down to the Mississippi 0 kept Daily limit Catch-and-release only Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No muskellunge may be kept ### Canada–Minnesota border waters 1 per day Daily limit 1 per day (possession) Season M A M J J A S O N D J F June 20 – Nov. 30, 2026 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 INCHES 50" Size rule Minimum length 50 inches ### North Dakota–Minnesota border waters (Red River of the North and Bois de Sioux River) 1 per day Daily limit 1 per day (possession) Dates Open all year Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 INCHES 50" Size rule Minimum length 50 inches ### Wisconsin–Minnesota border waters (including the St. Louis River estuary, St. Croix River and Mississippi River/Lake Pepin) 1 per day Daily limit 1 per day (possession) Season M A M J J A S O N D J F May 23 – Nov. 30, 2026 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 INCHES 50" Size rule Minimum length 50 inches ### Iowa–Minnesota border waters 1 per day Daily limit 1 per day (possession) Season M A M J J A S O N D J F May 21 – Nov. 30, 2026 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 INCHES 40" Size rule Minimum length 40 inches Gear for muskellunge (and tiger muskie) Optional gear for muskellunge (and tiger muskie) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Muskie rules hinge on length, so a board long enough to measure the fish is the most useful item here. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes 36" Fish Measuring Ruler Sticker See on Amazon : 36" Fish Measuring Ruler Sticker , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Tell a muskie from a northern pike by the pores under the lower jaw: a muskie has six or more on each side, a pike five or fewer. A tiger muskie has rounded tail-fin tips; a pure muskie's are pointed. The booklet's identification page (p. 85) shows all three. - A Conservation License halves Minnesota bag limits and rounds down, so the 1-fish muskie limit becomes catch-and-release for Conservation License holders. - While you are fishing or on the water, a muskellunge must keep its head and tail on, and it must also be transported with head and tail intact so it can be measured. - Minnesota DNR says muskies live in 102 lakes, 48 of which got them through DNR stocking; tiger muskies are stocked in several heavily fished Twin Cities lakes. - These figures come from the 2026 booklet; Minnesota's fishing year ends Feb. 28, 2027. We will re-check this page when the 2027 booklet is out. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Minnesota · Muskellunge Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for muskellunge (and tiger muskie) in Minnesota? Inland waters, muskellunge: 1 per day (also the possession limit). Size rule: Minimum length 54 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Which regulations do these Minnesota figures come from? March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Last verified 2026-11-02. ## Source Agency Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Official source 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 12, 27–28, 34, 40, 61–62, 68–70, 74, 85): Minnesota DNR https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/fishing/fishing_regs.pdf Also checked - Muskellunge: Minnesota DNR - Fishing regulations: Minnesota DNR Last verified 2026-11-02 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Muskellunge (and tiger muskie) rules in other states - Muskellunge (and tiger muskie) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Minimum length 36 inches. - Ohio muskellunge 1 per day. No minimum length. - Virginia muskellunge 1 per day. Minimum length 40 inches. ## More in Minnesota - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Minnesota bluegill and sunfish 20 combined (all sunfish species). No minimum length. - Minnesota catfish (channel and flathead) 5 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 24 inches. - Minnesota crappie (white and black) 10 combined, possession limit. No statewide minimum size listed in this table. - Minnesota largemouth bass Catch-and-release only. No keeping. - Minnesota northern pike 2 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 40 inches; all fish from 30 to 40 inches must be released immediately. - Minnesota trout (stream trout and lake trout) 5 stream trout combined. Only 1 may be over 16 inches. - Minnesota walleye 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same). Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession. - Minnesota yellow perch 20 per day; possession limit 40. No minimum length. - Minnesota hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Minnesota dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Minnesota resident $25 · nonresident $51 - Minnesota deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/minnesota/northern-pike/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/minnesota/northern-pike/ - Home - Fishing - Minnesota - Northern pike MN · Northern pike # Minnesota northern pike limits Minnesota divides northern pike rules into three zones. The Northeast Zone allows two fish with a protected 30–40 inch slot, the North-central Zone allows ten with a smaller slot, and the Southern Zone allows two fish of at least 24 inches. Special-regulation lakes override these zone rules. Verified 2026-10-24 Updated 2026-10-24 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: May 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Northeast Zone (north and east of U.S. Highway 53 from Duluth to International Falls) 2 per day Daily limit 2 fish possession limit Season M J J A S O N D J F M A May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 Max 1 over 40 in. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 INCHES 40" Size rule Only 1 over 40 inches; all fish from 30 to 40 inches must be released immediately A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### North-central Zone 10 per day Daily limit 10 fish possession limit Season M J J A S O N D J F M A May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 Max 2 over 26 in. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 INCHES 26" Size rule No more than 2 over 26 inches; all fish from 22 to 26 inches must be released immediately ### Southern Zone 2 per day Daily limit 2 fish possession limit Season M J J A S O N D J F M A May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 24" Size rule Minimum length 24 inches Gear for northern pike Optional gear for northern pike anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Pike have sharp teeth, so leaders, pliers and gloves are about handling, not just catching. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Baitcasting rods E Series - Sirius Casting Rod 2-Piece 7-Feet Graphite Portable Baitcast Rod… See on Amazon : E Series - Sirius Casting Rod 2-Piece 7-Feet Graphite Portable Baitcast Rod… , opens in a new tab - Braided line Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab - Wire leaders Fishing Leaders, Fish Line Stainless Steel Wire with Swivels Snap Connect… See on Amazon : Fishing Leaders, Fish Line Stainless Steel Wire with Swivels Snap Connect… , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - The North-central/Southern boundary starts at Ortonville on the South Dakota border and runs east past Hutchinson, then south on State Highway 22 to Glencoe, east on U.S. 212 to Chaska, south on State Highway 41 to the Minnesota River, and on to the Mississippi River and the Wisconsin border. See the booklet’s zone map. - Waters with special regulations and border waters are not covered by the zone rules; the special rule applies to both angling and spearing. - The most northern pike you may possess statewide is 10. Zone limits follow where the fish was caught, not where you possess it. - Conservation licenses have reduced limits (booklet p. 28), and dark-house spearing limits differ (p. 81). ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Minnesota · Northern pike Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for northern pike in Minnesota? Northeast Zone (north and east of U.S. Highway 53 from Duluth to International Falls): 2 fish possession limit. Size rule: Only 1 over 40 inches; all fish from 30 to 40 inches must be released immediately. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Which regulations do these Minnesota figures come from? May 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Last verified 2026-10-24. ## Source Agency Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Official source 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 29–32): Minnesota DNR https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/fishing/fishing_regs.pdf Also checked - Fishing regulations: Minnesota DNR - Northern pike: Minnesota DNR Last verified 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Northern pike rules in other states - Northern pike limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana northern pike 3 per day. Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer. - Virginia northern pike (and chain pickerel) 5 per day, northern pike and chain pickerel combined. No statewide length limit. ## More in Minnesota - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Minnesota bluegill and sunfish 20 combined (all sunfish species). No minimum length. - Minnesota catfish (channel and flathead) 5 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 24 inches. - Minnesota crappie (white and black) 10 combined, possession limit. No statewide minimum size listed in this table. - Minnesota largemouth bass Catch-and-release only. No keeping. - Minnesota muskellunge (and tiger muskie) 1 per day (also the possession limit). Minimum length 54 inches. - Minnesota trout (stream trout and lake trout) 5 stream trout combined. Only 1 may be over 16 inches. - Minnesota walleye 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same). Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession. - Minnesota yellow perch 20 per day; possession limit 40. No minimum length. - Minnesota hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Minnesota dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Minnesota resident $25 · nonresident $51 - Minnesota deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/minnesota/trout/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/minnesota/trout/ - Home - Fishing - Minnesota - Trout (stream trout and lake trout) MN · Trout (stream trout and lake trout) # Minnesota trout (stream trout and lake trout) limits Minnesota splits trout rules by water type. Streams open for harvest April 11 with a five-fish combined limit (one over 16 inches); in the southeast corner, catch-and-release periods and a fall closure apply. Stream-trout lakes and lake trout have separate summer and winter dates, and a trout/salmon stamp is required in most trout water. Verified 2026-10-23 Updated 2026-10-23 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Designated trout streams, statewide except the listed southeast area 5 per day Daily limit 5 stream trout combined Season M A M J J A S O N D J F Apr. 11 – Sept. 30, 2026 Max 1 over 16 in. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 16" Size rule Only 1 may be over 16 inches A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Southeast Minnesota streams (Houston, Fillmore, Mower, Dodge, Olmsted, Winona, Wabasha, Dakota and Goodhue counties) 5 per day Daily limit 5 stream trout combined Season M A M J J A S O N D J F Apr. 11 – Sept. 14, 2026 Max 1 over 16 in. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 16" Size rule Only 1 may be over 16 inches Catch-and-release only Jan. 1 – Apr. 10 and Sept. 15 – Oct. 15; closed to fishing Oct. 16 – Dec. 31. ### Stream-trout lakes, summer, statewide 5 per day Daily limit 5 stream trout combined Season M A M J J A S O N D J F May 9 – Oct. 31, 2026 Max 3 over 16 in. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 16" Size rule No more than 3 over 16 inches ### Lake trout, summer, statewide 2 per day Daily limit 2 fish Season M A M J J A S O N D J F May 9 – Sept. 30, 2026 Size rule No size rule printed in this table Gear for trout (stream trout and lake trout) Optional gear for trout (stream trout and lake trout) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Trout rules differ by water, so check the entry for the stream or lake you will fish. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Ultralight rods Temple Fork Outfitters Trout Panfish II Series Rods See on Amazon : Temple Fork Outfitters Trout Panfish II Series Rods , opens in a new tab - Fly rod and reel kits SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners See on Amazon : SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners , opens in a new tab - Inline spinners 20PCS Spinner Baits and Trout Lures Kit See on Amazon : 20PCS Spinner Baits and Trout Lures Kit , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - A Minnesota trout/salmon stamp ($10) is needed to fish designated trout waters or to possess trout, with limited exceptions. - Lake Superior and its tributaries, and winter seasons, have separate tables (booklet pp. 33–36). - Stream trout may only be transported with head, tail, fins and skin intact. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Minnesota · Trout Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for trout (stream trout and lake trout) in Minnesota? Designated trout streams, statewide except the listed southeast area: 5 stream trout combined. Size rule: Only 1 may be over 16 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Which regulations do these Minnesota figures come from? March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Last verified 2026-10-23. ## Source Agency Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Official source 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 29–33): Minnesota DNR https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/fishing/fishing_regs.pdf Also checked - Fishing licenses and stamps: Minnesota DNR Last verified 2026-10-23 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Trout (stream trout and lake trout) rules in other states - Trout (stream trout and lake trout) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Minimum length 7 inches. - Ohio trout 5 fish, trout combined. No minimum length. - Texas trout (rainbow and brown) 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined. No minimum length. - Virginia trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 6 trout per day. No trout under 7 inches. ## More in Minnesota - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Minnesota bluegill and sunfish 20 combined (all sunfish species). No minimum length. - Minnesota catfish (channel and flathead) 5 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 24 inches. - Minnesota crappie (white and black) 10 combined, possession limit. No statewide minimum size listed in this table. - Minnesota largemouth bass Catch-and-release only. No keeping. - Minnesota muskellunge (and tiger muskie) 1 per day (also the possession limit). Minimum length 54 inches. - Minnesota northern pike 2 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 40 inches; all fish from 30 to 40 inches must be released immediately. - Minnesota walleye 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same). Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession. - Minnesota yellow perch 20 per day; possession limit 40. No minimum length. - Minnesota hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Minnesota dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Minnesota resident $25 · nonresident $51 - Minnesota deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/minnesota/walleye/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/minnesota/walleye/ - Home - Fishing - Minnesota - Walleye MN · Walleye # Minnesota walleye limits On inland Minnesota waters the walleye season opens May 9, 2026 and runs to the end of February 2027. The limit is six walleye and sauger combined, and only one walleye over 20 inches may be in your possession. Lake Superior has its own smaller limit and a 15-inch minimum. Verified 2026-10-23 Updated 2026-10-23 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Inland waters statewide 6 per day Daily limit 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same) Season M A M J J A S O N D J F May 9, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 Max 1 over 20 in. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 20" Size rule Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Lake Superior and tributaries below posted boundaries 2 per day Daily limit 2 fish Season M A M J J A S O N D J F May 9, 2026 – Mar. 1, 2027 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 15" Size rule Minimum length 15 inches Gear for walleye Optional gear for walleye anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Walleye rules often hinge on length, so a reliable ruler matters. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Spinning rods Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Fishing Rod See on Amazon : Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Spinning reels KastKing Lethal Blaze Spinning Fishing Reels with 5.2:1 Gear Ratio See on Amazon : KastKing Lethal Blaze Spinning Fishing Reels with 5.2:1 Gear Ratio , opens in a new tab - Braided line Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Many lakes (including Mille Lacs and Upper Red) have their own walleye rules; use the DNR lake finder. - Border waters with Canada, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota and North Dakota follow separate tables. - Conservation licenses carry smaller limits. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Minnesota · Walleye Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for walleye in Minnesota? Inland waters statewide: 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same). Size rule: Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Which regulations do these Minnesota figures come from? March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Last verified 2026-10-23. ## Source Agency Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Official source 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 29–33): Minnesota DNR https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/fishing/fishing_regs.pdf Also checked - Mille Lacs Lake regulations: Minnesota DNR Last verified 2026-10-23 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Walleye rules in other states - Walleye limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana walleye (with sauger and saugeye) 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. - Ohio walleye 6 fish, walleye, sauger and saugeye combined. No minimum length. - Texas walleye 5 fish, with no more than 2 under 16 inches. No minimum length. - Virginia walleye (and saugeye) 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. ## More in Minnesota - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Minnesota bluegill and sunfish 20 combined (all sunfish species). No minimum length. - Minnesota catfish (channel and flathead) 5 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 24 inches. - Minnesota crappie (white and black) 10 combined, possession limit. No statewide minimum size listed in this table. - Minnesota largemouth bass Catch-and-release only. No keeping. - Minnesota muskellunge (and tiger muskie) 1 per day (also the possession limit). Minimum length 54 inches. - Minnesota northern pike 2 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 40 inches; all fish from 30 to 40 inches must be released immediately. - Minnesota trout (stream trout and lake trout) 5 stream trout combined. Only 1 may be over 16 inches. - Minnesota yellow perch 20 per day; possession limit 40. No minimum length. - Minnesota hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Minnesota dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Minnesota resident $25 · nonresident $51 - Minnesota deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/minnesota/yellow-perch/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/minnesota/yellow-perch/ - Home - Fishing - Minnesota - Yellow perch MN · Yellow perch # Minnesota yellow perch limits Minnesota never closes yellow perch season on inland waters and sets no size limit. You may keep 20 perch a day and hold up to 40 in total possession, one of the few cases where the state's daily and possession limits differ. Border waters with Iowa, the Dakotas and Wisconsin carry their own perch limits, from 15 to 50. Verified 2026-10-30 Updated 2026-10-30 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Inland waters, statewide 20 per day Daily limit 20 per day; possession limit 40 Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length ### Lakes with a special perch rule (for example Crawford Lake in Wright County and La Salle Lake in Hubbard County) 10 per day Daily limit 10 in possession Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length Special and experimental regulations are listed lake by lake on pages 45–64 of the booklet; look up your lake before you keep fish. ### Rochester–Olmsted County area lakes (treated as one group of waters) 10 per day Daily limit 10 sunfish, crappie and yellow perch combined, no more than 5 of them crappie Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length One limit covers the whole group, not each lake. ### Wisconsin border waters: St. Croix River below Taylors Falls Dam, Mississippi River and Lake Pepin ? Daily limit 15 Dates Open all year Size rule No size limit printed in the border-water table ### Wisconsin border waters: St. Louis River Estuary and St. Croix River above Taylors Falls Dam ? Daily limit 25 Dates Open all year Size rule No size limit printed in the border-water table ### Iowa border waters ? Daily limit 25 Dates Open all year Size rule No size limit printed in the border-water table ### South Dakota border waters 15 per day Daily limit 15 per day; possession limit 30 Dates Open all year Size rule No size limit printed in the border-water table ### North Dakota border waters ? Daily limit 50 Dates Open all year Size rule No size limit printed in the border-water table Gear for yellow perch Optional gear for yellow perch anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Perch limits are counted in fish, so keep a tally as you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Ultralight rods HANDING M1 BFS Rod Ultralight & Light Rod 2-Piece Trout Fishing Rod See on Amazon : HANDING M1 BFS Rod Ultralight & Light Rod 2-Piece Trout Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Crappie jigs Crappie Tube Lures Jig Heads Soft Plastic Baits Worms Kit See on Amazon : Crappie Tube Lures Jig Heads Soft Plastic Baits Worms Kit , opens in a new tab - Bobbers and floats 60 PCS Fishing Floats,Hard ABS Fishing Bobber Bulk,Push Button Round Buoy… See on Amazon : 60 PCS Fishing Floats,Hard ABS Fishing Bobber Bulk,Push Button Round Buoy… , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - The daily limit counts every perch you keep that calendar day, including fish you give away or eat. On a water whose daily limit is lower than the possession limit, you may not have more than the daily limit with you there. - A resident Conservation License halves the limits, rounding down: 10 perch a day and 20 in possession on inland waters. - Mille Lacs Lake has its own regulations, which are posted at the lake accesses and on the DNR's Mille Lacs page rather than printed in the booklet: check source. - Border-water limits apply on the shared lake or river itself; the booklet lists the exact boundaries on pages 66–77. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Minnesota · Yellow perch Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for yellow perch in Minnesota? Inland waters, statewide: 20 per day; possession limit 40. Size rule: No minimum length. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Which regulations do these Minnesota figures come from? March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Last verified 2026-10-30. ## Source Agency Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Official source 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 20, 28–30, 45–64, 70–75): Minnesota DNR https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/fishing/fishing_regs.pdf Also checked - Fishing regulations hub: Minnesota DNR - Mille Lacs Lake (special regulations): Minnesota DNR Last verified 2026-10-30 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Yellow perch rules in other states - Yellow perch limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana yellow perch No daily limit. No minimum length. - Ohio yellow perch 30 per day. No minimum length. - Virginia yellow perch No daily limit (yellow and white perch). No statewide length limit. ## More in Minnesota - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Minnesota bluegill and sunfish 20 combined (all sunfish species). No minimum length. - Minnesota catfish (channel and flathead) 5 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 24 inches. - Minnesota crappie (white and black) 10 combined, possession limit. No statewide minimum size listed in this table. - Minnesota largemouth bass Catch-and-release only. No keeping. - Minnesota muskellunge (and tiger muskie) 1 per day (also the possession limit). Minimum length 54 inches. - Minnesota northern pike 2 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 40 inches; all fish from 30 to 40 inches must be released immediately. - Minnesota trout (stream trout and lake trout) 5 stream trout combined. Only 1 may be over 16 inches. - Minnesota walleye 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same). Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession. - Minnesota hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Minnesota dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Minnesota resident $25 · nonresident $51 - Minnesota deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/muskellunge/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/muskellunge/ - Home - Fishing - Muskellunge Fishing · Muskellunge # Muskellunge limits by state Daily limits and minimum lengths for muskie and tiger muskie, including border waters and river exceptions. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions. Verified 2026-11-02 Gear → Updated 2026-11-02 ## Muskellunge: state by state The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish. State Statewide headline Rules listed Regulation period Verified Indiana 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Minimum length 36 inches. Statewide (lakes, rivers and streams without a listed exception) 3 April 2026 through March 31, 2027 2026-11-02 Minnesota 1 per day (also the possession limit). Minimum length 54 inches. Inland waters, muskellunge 7 March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-11-02 Ohio 1 per day. No minimum length. Statewide public waters, including Lake Erie and its tributaries 3 March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-11-02 Virginia 1 per day. Minimum length 40 inches. Statewide (waters with no listed exception) 3 January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 2026-11-02 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Muskellunge Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . Not added yet for muskellunge: Texas. We add a page only after reading the figures in the state’s own regulations. ## Download this data CSV · limits-muskellunge.csv JSON · limits-muskellunge.json 16 rows, built from the verified data on this site only. Each row includes source_url and last_verified . Data last modified 2026-11-02 . Facts restated from official state wildlife agency sources; always verify with the agency before you fish or hunt. FishLimit is independent and is not a legal source of regulations. See the methodology . Gear for muskellunge Optional gear for muskellunge anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Muskie rules hinge on length, so a board long enough to measure the fish is the most useful item here. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes Fish Measuring Sticker for Boat 40" See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Sticker for Boat 40" , opens in a new tab - Wire leaders Fishing Leaders with Swivels See on Amazon : Fishing Leaders with Swivels , opens in a new tab ## Muskellunge pages - Indiana muskellunge limits Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife - Minnesota muskellunge limits Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Ohio muskellunge limits Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife - Virginia muskellunge limits Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources ## Other species - Largemouth bass limits by state - Walleye limits by state - Trout limits by state - Catfish limits by state - Crappie limits by state - Northern pike limits by state - Yellow perch limits by state - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state - White bass limits by state - Striped bass limits by state ## Plan the trip - When the statewide limit does not apply - Checklist before you go - How to read a regulation page - How to measure a fish Every muskie rule here is a length rule - How to release a fish - What a slot limit means Virginia New River 40–48 inch rule - Free fishing days - License fee ranking - Indiana hub - Minnesota hub - Ohio hub - Virginia hub - All fishing regulations --- ## /fishing/northern-pike/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/northern-pike/ - Home - Fishing - Northern pike Fishing · Northern pike # Northern pike limits by state Zone limits, slots and minimum lengths for northern pike. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions. Verified 2026-11-01 Gear → Updated 2026-11-01 ## Northern pike: state by state The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish. State Statewide headline Rules listed Regulation period Verified Indiana 3 per day. Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer. Statewide 2 April 2026 through March 31, 2027 2026-10-26 Minnesota 2 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 40 inches; all fish from 30 to 40 inches must be released immediately. Northeast Zone (north and east of U.S. Highway 53 from Duluth to International Falls) 3 May 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-10-24 Virginia 5 per day, northern pike and chain pickerel combined. No statewide length limit. Statewide (waters with no listed exception) 2 January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 2026-11-01 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Northern pike Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . Not added yet for northern pike: Texas, Ohio. We add a page only after reading the figures in the state’s own regulations. ## Download this data CSV · limits-northern-pike.csv JSON · limits-northern-pike.json 7 rows, built from the verified data on this site only. Each row includes source_url and last_verified . Data last modified 2026-11-01 . Facts restated from official state wildlife agency sources; always verify with the agency before you fish or hunt. FishLimit is independent and is not a legal source of regulations. See the methodology . Gear for northern pike Optional gear for northern pike anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Pike have sharp teeth, so leaders, pliers and gloves are about handling, not just catching. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### Rod and line - Baitcasting rods E Series - Camo Legend 2-Piece 7-Feet Casting Rod 24 Ton Carbon Fiber… See on Amazon : E Series - Camo Legend 2-Piece 7-Feet Casting Rod 24 Ton Carbon Fiber… , opens in a new tab - Berkley 7’ Lightning Rod Casting Rod See on Amazon : Berkley 7’ Lightning Rod Casting Rod , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Baitcasting rods , opens in a new tab - Braided line Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab - Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Braided line , opens in a new tab - Wire leaders Fishing Leaders with Swivels See on Amazon : Fishing Leaders with Swivels , opens in a new tab - Fishing Leaders, Fish Line Stainless Steel Wire with Swivels Snap Connect… See on Amazon : Fishing Leaders, Fish Line Stainless Steel Wire with Swivels Snap Connect… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Wire leaders , opens in a new tab ### Lures - Pike spoons and lures 5-Piece 7/8 oz Nickel Spoon Assortment See on Amazon : 5-Piece 7/8 oz Nickel Spoon Assortment , opens in a new tab - Dardevlet Nickel Back 3/4 oz Fishing Spoons See on Amazon : Dardevlet Nickel Back 3/4 oz Fishing Spoons , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Pike spoons and lures , opens in a new tab ### Handling and measuring - Fishing pliers Professional 8.4“ Fishing Plier with Safety Lock and Anti Loss Rope See on Amazon : Professional 8.4“ Fishing Plier with Safety Lock and Anti Loss Rope , opens in a new tab - Fishing Tools Kit, Fishing Pliers,Fishing Scissors See on Amazon : Fishing Tools Kit, Fishing Pliers,Fishing Scissors , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fishing pliers , opens in a new tab - Fish handling gloves KastKing Kut Safe Cut Resistant Fishing Gloves for Men & Women See on Amazon : KastKing Kut Safe Cut Resistant Fishing Gloves for Men & Women , opens in a new tab - Fish Monkey Filet Gripper Glove Cut Resistant Quick Dry Breathable Second Skin… See on Amazon : Fish Monkey Filet Gripper Glove Cut Resistant Quick Dry Breathable Second Skin… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish handling gloves , opens in a new tab - Fish measuring boards Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab ## Northern pike pages - Indiana northern pike limits Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife - Minnesota northern pike limits Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Virginia northern pike limits Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources ## Other species - Largemouth bass limits by state - Walleye limits by state - Trout limits by state - Catfish limits by state - Crappie limits by state - Yellow perch limits by state - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state - Muskellunge limits by state - White bass limits by state - Striped bass limits by state ## Plan the trip - When the statewide limit does not apply - Checklist before you go - How to read a regulation page - How to release a fish - How to measure a fish - Free fishing days - License fee ranking - Indiana hub - Minnesota hub - Virginia hub - All fishing regulations --- ## /fishing/ohio/bluegill/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/ohio/bluegill/ - Home - Fishing - Ohio - Bluegill and sunfish OH · Bluegill and sunfish # Ohio bluegill and sunfish limits Ohio sets no statewide daily limit and no size limit for bluegill or any other sunfish; they are not on the statewide limits table, and Lake Erie follows the statewide rules. Only five public areas cap sunfish: 10 a day at Killdeer Plains, Oxbow and St. Joseph River wildlife areas, and 20 a day at Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area and Jesse Owens State Park and Wildlife Area. Verified 2026-10-31 Updated 2026-10-31 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Statewide public waters, including Lake Erie ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table) Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length ### Killdeer Plains, Oxbow and St. Joseph River wildlife areas 10 per day Daily limit 10 per day (all sunfish species) Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length ### Appalachian Hills Wildlife Area; Jesse Owens State Park and Wildlife Area 20 per day Daily limit 20 per day, all sunfish species singly or in combination Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length ### Pymatuning Lake (Ohio–Pennsylvania) ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit (falls under "all other fish") Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length From shore on the Pennsylvania side you need a Pennsylvania license. Gear for bluegill and sunfish Optional gear for bluegill and sunfish anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Sunfish limits are counted in fish, often all species together, so keep a tally as you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Ultralight rods Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods See on Amazon : Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods , opens in a new tab - Bobbers and floats 60 PCS Fishing Floats,Hard ABS Fishing Bobber Bulk,Push Button Round Buoy… See on Amazon : 60 PCS Fishing Floats,Hard ABS Fishing Bobber Bulk,Push Button Round Buoy… , opens in a new tab - Crappie jigs Crappie Jigs Kit with Tube Baits See on Amazon : Crappie Jigs Kit with Tube Baits , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - The site-specific limits cover every sunfish species together, so bluegill, redear (shellcracker), pumpkinseed and green sunfish all count toward the same 10 or 20. - Crappie are not sunfish in Ohio's tables; they have their own limits, including 10 a day at the same three wildlife areas that cap sunfish at 10. - On the Ohio River, check the Ohio River unit rules on pages 8–9 of the booklet before you fish; those tables list no sunfish limit. - These figures come from the 2026-27 booklet, which runs to Feb. 28, 2027. We will re-check them when the 2027-28 booklet is out. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Ohio · Bluegill and sunfish Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for bluegill and sunfish in Ohio? Statewide public waters, including Lake Erie: No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table). Size rule: No minimum length. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Which regulations do these Ohio figures come from? March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Last verified 2026-10-31. ## Source Agency Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Official source 2026-2027 Ohio Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 5–10): Ohio Division of Wildlife https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/OhioFishingRegs_English.pdf Last verified 2026-10-31 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Bluegill and sunfish rules in other states - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana bluegill and redear sunfish No daily limit. No minimum length. - Minnesota bluegill and sunfish 20 combined (all sunfish species). No minimum length. - Texas bluegill and sunfish No daily bag limit. No minimum length. - Virginia bluegill and sunfish 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit. ## More in Ohio - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Ohio catfish (blue, flathead and channel) No limit. No minimum length. - Ohio crappie (black and white) No daily limit. No minimum length. - Ohio largemouth bass 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined. Minimum length 12 inches. - Ohio muskellunge 1 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio trout 5 fish, trout combined. No minimum length. - Ohio walleye 6 fish, walleye, sauger and saugeye combined. No minimum length. - Ohio white bass 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches. - Ohio yellow perch 30 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Ohio dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Ohio resident $25 · nonresident $76.96 - Ohio deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/ohio/catfish/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/ohio/catfish/ - Home - Fishing - Ohio - Catfish (blue, flathead and channel) OH · Catfish (blue, flathead and channel) # Ohio catfish (blue, flathead and channel) limits Ohio has no daily limit and no minimum size on blue, flathead or channel catfish below a trophy size, but it caps the big ones. You may keep only one blue and one flathead of 35 inches or more, and one channel catfish of 28 inches or more, in total. Verified 2026-10-24 Updated 2026-10-24 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Blue and flathead catfish under 35 inches, statewide waters without site-specific rules ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No limit Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length ### Blue and flathead catfish 35 inches or larger 1 per day Daily limit 1 of each, statewide Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Fish at or above 35 inches count toward the single-fish limit ### Channel catfish under 28 inches ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No limit Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length ### Channel catfish 28 inches or larger ? Daily limit 1, statewide Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Fish at or above 28 inches count toward the single-fish limit Gear for catfish (blue, flathead and channel) Optional gear for catfish (blue, flathead and channel) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Several states set size caps on large catfish, so know what you are holding. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Catfish rods Fiblink Catfish Fishing Rods See on Amazon : Fiblink Catfish Fishing Rods , opens in a new tab - Braided line KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line See on Amazon : KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Catfish baits 45oz Triple S Catfish Bait Tub See on Amazon : 45oz Triple S Catfish Bait Tub , opens in a new tab - Fish handling gloves Lindy Fish Handling Glove Puncture-Proof and Cut Resistant Fish-Grabbing Glove See on Amazon : Lindy Fish Handling Glove Puncture-Proof and Cut Resistant Fish-Grabbing Glove , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - The booklet says these statewide limits apply where site-specific rules do not. Exceptions include the Ohio River (pages 8–9) and site-specific waters (pages 10–12), and Lake Erie and tributaries have their own table. - Catfish may not be taken by hand in Ohio; all other fish may be, except as listed in the booklet. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Ohio · Catfish Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for catfish (blue, flathead and channel) in Ohio? Blue and flathead catfish under 35 inches, statewide waters without site-specific rules: No limit. Size rule: No minimum length. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Which regulations do these Ohio figures come from? March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Last verified 2026-10-24. ## Source Agency Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Official source 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 6–7): ODNR Division of Wildlife https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/OhioFishingRegs_English.pdf Last verified 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Catfish (blue, flathead and channel) rules in other states - Catfish (blue, flathead and channel) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Unlimited. Minimum length 13 inches. - Minnesota catfish (channel and flathead) 5 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 24 inches. - Texas catfish (channel, blue and flathead) 25 per day, any combination. No minimum length; only 10 of the 25 may be 20 inches or longer. - Virginia catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) 20 per day. No length limits. ## More in Ohio - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Ohio bluegill and sunfish No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table). No minimum length. - Ohio crappie (black and white) No daily limit. No minimum length. - Ohio largemouth bass 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined. Minimum length 12 inches. - Ohio muskellunge 1 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio trout 5 fish, trout combined. No minimum length. - Ohio walleye 6 fish, walleye, sauger and saugeye combined. No minimum length. - Ohio white bass 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches. - Ohio yellow perch 30 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Ohio dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Ohio resident $25 · nonresident $76.96 - Ohio deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/ohio/crappie/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/ohio/crappie/ - Home - Fishing - Ohio - Crappie (black and white) OH · Crappie (black and white) # Ohio crappie (black and white) limits Ohio has no statewide crappie limit: crappie are not in the statewide table, so on most public waters there is no daily cap or minimum length. About 30 named lakes allow 30 a day at 9 inches or longer, three wildlife areas allow 10, Pymatuning Lake allows 20 at 9 inches, and the Ohio River allows 30 with no minimum. Verified 2026-10-26 Updated 2026-10-26 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Statewide public waters, including Ohio waters of Lake Erie (crappie are not listed in the statewide or Lake Erie tables) ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length ### Site-specific lakes: Alum Creek, Buckeye, Caesar Creek, Deer Creek (Fayette and Pickaway counties), Delaware (with listed Olentangy River and Whetstone Creek stretches), Dillon, East Fork, Ferguson, Grand Lake St. Marys, Hoover, Indian, Lake Milton, Loramie, the Mahoning River between Berlin Lake and Lake Milton, Metzger, Mosquito Creek, O’Shaughnessy, Paint Creek, Piedmont, Pleasant Hill, Portage Lakes (East, North, Turkeyfoot, West), Rocky Fork, Salt Fork, Seneca, Tappan and Veterans Memorial ? Daily limit 30, black and white crappie combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 9" Size rule Minimum length 9 inches A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Killdeer Plains, Oxbow and St. Joseph River wildlife areas ? Daily limit 10 Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length ### Pymatuning Lake (Ohio–Pennsylvania shared rules) ? Daily limit 20, black and white crappie combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 9" Size rule Minimum length 9 inches ### Ohio River, Western Unit (Ohio–Kentucky unified rule) and Eastern Unit (Ohio shore anglers, embayments and tributaries) ? Daily limit 30, black and white crappie combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length Gear for crappie (black and white) Optional gear for crappie (black and white) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Crappie minimum lengths are easy to miss on a busy bite, so measure. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Ultralight rods HANDING M1 BFS Rod Ultralight & Light Rod 2-Piece Trout Fishing Rod See on Amazon : HANDING M1 BFS Rod Ultralight & Light Rod 2-Piece Trout Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Spinning reels KastKing Lethal Blaze Spinning Fishing Reels with 5.2:1 Gear Ratio See on Amazon : KastKing Lethal Blaze Spinning Fishing Reels with 5.2:1 Gear Ratio , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - The 9-inch rule applies only on the named lakes; check the site-specific table for the exact water before you keep small fish. - On Pymatuning Lake, a Pennsylvania license is needed to fish from the Pennsylvania shore or islands. - Ohio River rules differ between the Western (Kentucky) and Eastern (West Virginia) units; see pages 8–9 of the booklet. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Ohio · Crappie Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for crappie (black and white) in Ohio? Statewide public waters, including Ohio waters of Lake Erie (crappie are not listed in the statewide or Lake Erie tables): No daily limit. Size rule: No minimum length. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Which regulations do these Ohio figures come from? March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Last verified 2026-10-26. ## Source Agency Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Official source 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 6, 8–11): ODNR Division of Wildlife https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/OhioFishingRegs_English.pdf Also checked - Buy Your Fishing License: ODNR Last verified 2026-10-26 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Crappie (black and white) rules in other states - Crappie (black and white) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana crappie 25 per day. No minimum length. - Minnesota crappie (white and black) 10 combined, possession limit. No statewide minimum size listed in this table. - Texas crappie (white and black) 25 per day, any combination. Minimum length 10 inches. - Virginia crappie (black and white) 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits. ## More in Ohio - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Ohio bluegill and sunfish No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table). No minimum length. - Ohio catfish (blue, flathead and channel) No limit. No minimum length. - Ohio largemouth bass 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined. Minimum length 12 inches. - Ohio muskellunge 1 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio trout 5 fish, trout combined. No minimum length. - Ohio walleye 6 fish, walleye, sauger and saugeye combined. No minimum length. - Ohio white bass 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches. - Ohio yellow perch 30 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Ohio dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Ohio resident $25 · nonresident $76.96 - Ohio deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/ohio/largemouth-bass/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/ohio/largemouth-bass/ - Home - Fishing - Ohio - Largemouth bass OH · Largemouth bass # Ohio largemouth bass limits Away from Lake Erie, Ohio lets you keep five black bass a day (largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined) at 12 inches or longer. Lake Erie has its own calendar: a 14-inch minimum most of the year, and a spring window where the daily limit drops to one fish of 18 inches or more. Verified 2026-10-23 Updated 2026-10-23 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Statewide public waters (where no site-specific rule applies) 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 12" Size rule Minimum length 12 inches A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Lake Erie and listed tributary stretches 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish, black bass combined Season M A M J J A S O N D J F Mar. 1 – Apr. 30, 2026 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 14" Size rule Minimum length 14 inches ### Lake Erie and listed tributary stretches 1 per day Daily limit 1 fish, black bass combined Season M A M J J A S O N D J F May 1 – June 26, 2026 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 18" Size rule Minimum length 18 inches ### Lake Erie and listed tributary stretches 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish, black bass combined Season M A M J J A S O N D J F June 27, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 14" Size rule Minimum length 14 inches Gear for largemouth bass Optional gear for largemouth bass anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Measure against the minimum length before you keep a fish. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Baitcasting reels KastKing Royale Legend II Baitcasting Reels See on Amazon : KastKing Royale Legend II Baitcasting Reels , opens in a new tab - Spinning rods Shakespeare Excursion Spinning Rod See on Amazon : Shakespeare Excursion Spinning Rod , opens in a new tab - Fluorocarbon line Seaguar STS Trout/Steelhead Freshwater 100% Fluorocarbon Fishing Line Leader See on Amazon : Seaguar STS Trout/Steelhead Freshwater 100% Fluorocarbon Fishing Line Leader , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - The Ohio River and many individual lakes (site-specific waters) have separate rules; the booklet lists them on pages 8–12. - The Lake Erie dates shown are the 2026 calendar printed in the booklet; the spring one-fish window will recur only if the agency schedules it again. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Ohio · Largemouth bass Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for largemouth bass in Ohio? Statewide public waters (where no site-specific rule applies): 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined. Size rule: Minimum length 12 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Which regulations do these Ohio figures come from? March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Last verified 2026-10-23. ## Source Agency Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Official source 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 6–7): ODNR Division of Wildlife https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/OhioFishingRegs_English.pdf Last verified 2026-10-23 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Largemouth bass rules in other states - Largemouth bass limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches. - Minnesota largemouth bass Catch-and-release only. No keeping. - Texas largemouth bass 5 fish, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Minimum length 14 inches. - Virginia largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit. ## More in Ohio - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Ohio bluegill and sunfish No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table). No minimum length. - Ohio catfish (blue, flathead and channel) No limit. No minimum length. - Ohio crappie (black and white) No daily limit. No minimum length. - Ohio muskellunge 1 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio trout 5 fish, trout combined. No minimum length. - Ohio walleye 6 fish, walleye, sauger and saugeye combined. No minimum length. - Ohio white bass 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches. - Ohio yellow perch 30 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Ohio dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Ohio resident $25 · nonresident $76.96 - Ohio deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/ohio/muskellunge/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/ohio/muskellunge/ - Home - Fishing - Ohio - Muskellunge OH · Muskellunge # Ohio muskellunge limits Ohio's statewide muskellunge rule is one fish a day with no minimum length, and it covers every public water without its own listed rule, Lake Erie included. Two shared waters are different: on the Ohio River (both the Kentucky and West Virginia stretches) and at Pymatuning Lake on the Pennsylvania line, the limit is two muskies a day, each at least 30 inches. Verified 2026-11-02 Updated 2026-11-02 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Statewide public waters, including Lake Erie and its tributaries 1 per day Daily limit 1 per day Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length The booklet's Lake Erie rules change limits only for walleye, sauger, saugeye, yellow perch, black bass and white bass, so the statewide muskie rule applies there. ### Ohio River, Western Unit (Ohio–Kentucky) and Eastern Unit (Ohio–West Virginia): the river, its embayments and tributaries up to the first riffle or dam 2 per day Daily limit 2 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 INCHES 30" Size rule Minimum length 30 inches These are unified rules agreed with Kentucky and West Virginia, so everyone fishing on the river or within a quarter mile of it follows them, whichever state licensed them. A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Pymatuning Lake (Ohio–Pennsylvania) 2 per day Daily limit 2 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 INCHES 30" Size rule Minimum length 30 inches An Ohio or a Pennsylvania license works from a boat; from the Pennsylvania shore or any island you need a Pennsylvania license. Gear for muskellunge Optional gear for muskellunge anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Muskie rules hinge on length, so a board long enough to measure the fish is the most useful item here. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes 36" Fish Measuring Ruler Sticker See on Amazon : 36" Fish Measuring Ruler Sticker , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - The statewide 1-fish limit has no size limit attached, but the Ohio River and Pymatuning rules do: a 28-inch muskie that is legal to keep on an inland lake must go back on those waters. - Ohio's site-specific waters pages (pp. 10–12) list no other muskellunge exceptions. - A muskie of 40 inches or longer qualifies for a Fish Ohio award (applications at fishohio.gov, deadline Dec. 31). - These figures come from the 2026-27 booklet, which runs to Feb. 28, 2027. We will re-check this page when the 2027-28 booklet is out. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Ohio · Muskellunge Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for muskellunge in Ohio? Statewide public waters, including Lake Erie and its tributaries: 1 per day. Size rule: No minimum length. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Which regulations do these Ohio figures come from? March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Last verified 2026-11-02. ## Source Agency Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Official source 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 6, 8–9, 11, 18): ODNR Division of Wildlife https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/OhioFishingRegs_English.pdf Last verified 2026-11-02 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Muskellunge rules in other states - Muskellunge limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Minimum length 36 inches. - Minnesota muskellunge (and tiger muskie) 1 per day (also the possession limit). Minimum length 54 inches. - Virginia muskellunge 1 per day. Minimum length 40 inches. ## More in Ohio - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Ohio bluegill and sunfish No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table). No minimum length. - Ohio catfish (blue, flathead and channel) No limit. No minimum length. - Ohio crappie (black and white) No daily limit. No minimum length. - Ohio largemouth bass 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined. Minimum length 12 inches. - Ohio trout 5 fish, trout combined. No minimum length. - Ohio walleye 6 fish, walleye, sauger and saugeye combined. No minimum length. - Ohio white bass 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches. - Ohio yellow perch 30 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Ohio dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Ohio resident $25 · nonresident $76.96 - Ohio deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/ohio/trout/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/ohio/trout/ - Home - Fishing - Ohio - Trout OH · Trout # Ohio trout limits Ohio’s statewide trout limit is five a day with no minimum length. On Lake Erie and its tributaries, trout and salmon follow a seasonal calendar: two a day in early spring, five a day from mid-May through August with a 12-inch minimum, then back to two. Verified 2026-10-23 Updated 2026-10-23 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Statewide public waters (where no site-specific rule applies) 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish, trout combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length ### Lake Erie and all its creeks, rivers and tributaries 2 per day Daily limit 2 fish, trout and salmon combined Season M A M J J A S O N D J F Mar. 1 – May 15, 2026 Size rule 12-inch minimum is printed once for the whole table (merged cell): confirm in source ### Lake Erie and all its creeks, rivers and tributaries 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish, trout and salmon combined Season M A M J J A S O N D J F May 16 – Aug. 31, 2026 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 12" Size rule Minimum length 12 inches A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Lake Erie and all its creeks, rivers and tributaries 2 per day Daily limit 2 fish, trout and salmon combined Season M A M J J A S O N D J F Sept. 1, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 Size rule 12-inch minimum is printed once for the whole table (merged cell): confirm in source ### Cold Creek upstream of State Route 2 (Erie County) 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish, trout and salmon combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length Gear for trout Optional gear for trout anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Trout rules differ by water, so check the entry for the stream or lake you will fish. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Ultralight rods Wild Streams Ultralight Spinning&Casting Trout Rod See on Amazon : Wild Streams Ultralight Spinning&Casting Trout Rod , opens in a new tab - Fly rod and reel kits SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners See on Amazon : SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners , opens in a new tab - Inline spinners Fishing Lures Kit, Inline Spinner Baits See on Amazon : Fishing Lures Kit, Inline Spinner Baits , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Brook trout may not be taken or possessed from the Ashtabula, Chagrin, Conneaut and Grand rivers and their tributaries. - The booklet prints the 12-inch size minimum once for the whole Lake Erie trout and salmon table; confirm in the source how it applies to each date window. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Ohio · Trout Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for trout in Ohio? Statewide public waters (where no site-specific rule applies): 5 fish, trout combined. Size rule: No minimum length. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Which regulations do these Ohio figures come from? March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Last verified 2026-10-23. Do I need a fishing license in Ohio? A fishing license is required to take fish from Ohio waters. Persons under 16 are not required to buy one. The same Ohio Division of Wildlife page also covers frogs and turtles, and private ponds that are open to public fishing through an agreement or lease. Source: Fishing licenses: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife (https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/fishing-resources/fishing-licenses). How much is a nonresident fishing license in Ohio? The Ohio Division of Wildlife lists the nonresident 1-year fishing license at $76.96. Annual licenses are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. A transaction fee may apply to online and in-app purchases. Source: Fishing licenses: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife (https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/fishing-resources/fishing-licenses). When does Ohio trout season open? The 2026-27 regulations booklet’s statewide trout rule is 5 fish a day with no minimum length, and that statewide row does not print a closed season. On Lake Erie and its tributaries the booklet sets bag limits by date window, including March 1 through May 15, 2026 at 2 trout and salmon combined, and May 16 through August 31, 2026 at 5 with a 12-inch minimum. Source: 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations: ODNR Division of Wildlife (https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/OhioFishingRegs_English.pdf). ## Source Agency Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Official source 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 6–7): ODNR Division of Wildlife https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/OhioFishingRegs_English.pdf Last verified 2026-10-23 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Trout rules in other states - Trout limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Minimum length 7 inches. - Minnesota trout (stream trout and lake trout) 5 stream trout combined. Only 1 may be over 16 inches. - Texas trout (rainbow and brown) 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined. No minimum length. - Virginia trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 6 trout per day. No trout under 7 inches. ## More in Ohio - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Ohio bluegill and sunfish No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table). No minimum length. - Ohio catfish (blue, flathead and channel) No limit. No minimum length. - Ohio crappie (black and white) No daily limit. No minimum length. - Ohio largemouth bass 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined. Minimum length 12 inches. - Ohio muskellunge 1 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio walleye 6 fish, walleye, sauger and saugeye combined. No minimum length. - Ohio white bass 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches. - Ohio yellow perch 30 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Ohio dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Ohio resident $25 · nonresident $76.96 - Ohio deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/ohio/walleye/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/ohio/walleye/ - Home - Fishing - Ohio - Walleye OH · Walleye # Ohio walleye limits Ohio’s statewide daily limit is six walleye, sauger and saugeye in any mix, with no minimum size. Lake Erie keeps the same six-fish limit but adds a 15-inch minimum; the Division of Wildlife confirmed six a day for May 1, 2026 through April 30, 2027. Verified 2026-10-30 Updated 2026-10-30 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Statewide public waters (where no site-specific rule applies) 6 per day Daily limit 6 fish, walleye, sauger and saugeye combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length ### Lake Erie and listed tributary stretches 6 per day Daily limit 6 fish, walleye, saugeye and sauger combined Season M A M J J A S O N D J F Mar. 1 – Apr. 30, 2026 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 15" Size rule Minimum length 15 inches A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Lake Erie and listed tributary stretches 6 per day Daily limit 6 fish, walleye, saugeye and sauger combined Season M A M J J A S O N D J F May 1, 2026 – Feb. 28, 2027 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 15" Size rule Minimum length 15 inches Announced by the Division of Wildlife for 2026-27; the booklet printed “to be announced late April.” ### Lake Erie and listed tributary stretches 6 per day Daily limit 6 fish, walleye, saugeye and sauger combined Season M A M J J A S O N D J F Mar. 1 – Apr. 30, 2027 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 15" Size rule Minimum length 15 inches Already announced in the 2026-27 Lake Erie limits sheet; the 2027-28 booklet may restate it. Gear for walleye Optional gear for walleye anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Walleye rules often hinge on length, so a reliable ruler matters. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Spinning rods Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Fishing Rod See on Amazon : Ugly Stik Elite Spinning Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Spinning reels KastKing Lethal Blaze Spinning Fishing Reels with 5.2:1 Gear Ratio See on Amazon : KastKing Lethal Blaze Spinning Fishing Reels with 5.2:1 Gear Ratio , opens in a new tab - Braided line Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Lake Erie walleye limits are reset each spring from the interagency quota; the current figures run to April 30, 2027. - No one may take or possess more than six walleye in one day from Lake Erie. - Some Ohio River and inland lake rules differ; see the booklet for the specific water. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Ohio · Walleye Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for walleye in Ohio? Statewide public waters (where no site-specific rule applies): 6 fish, walleye, sauger and saugeye combined. Size rule: No minimum length. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Which regulations do these Ohio figures come from? March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Last verified 2026-10-30. Do I need a fishing license in Ohio? A fishing license is required to take fish from Ohio waters. Persons under 16 are not required to buy one. The same Ohio Division of Wildlife page also covers frogs and turtles, and private ponds that are open to public fishing through an agreement or lease. Source: Fishing licenses: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife (https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/fishing-resources/fishing-licenses). How much is a nonresident fishing license in Ohio? The Ohio Division of Wildlife lists the nonresident 1-year fishing license at $76.96. Annual licenses are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. A transaction fee may apply to online and in-app purchases. Source: Fishing licenses: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife (https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/fishing-resources/fishing-licenses). When does Ohio trout season open? The 2026-27 regulations booklet’s statewide trout rule is 5 fish a day with no minimum length, and that statewide row does not print a closed season. On Lake Erie and its tributaries the booklet sets bag limits by date window, including March 1 through May 15, 2026 at 2 trout and salmon combined, and May 16 through August 31, 2026 at 5 with a 12-inch minimum. Source: 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations: ODNR Division of Wildlife (https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/OhioFishingRegs_English.pdf). ## Source Agency Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Official source 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 6–7): ODNR Division of Wildlife https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/OhioFishingRegs_English.pdf Also checked - Lake Erie Walleye and Yellow Perch 2026-2027 Daily Bag Limits: ODNR Division of Wildlife Last verified 2026-10-30 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Walleye rules in other states - Walleye limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana walleye (with sauger and saugeye) 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. - Minnesota walleye 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same). Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession. - Texas walleye 5 fish, with no more than 2 under 16 inches. No minimum length. - Virginia walleye (and saugeye) 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. ## More in Ohio - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Ohio bluegill and sunfish No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table). No minimum length. - Ohio catfish (blue, flathead and channel) No limit. No minimum length. - Ohio crappie (black and white) No daily limit. No minimum length. - Ohio largemouth bass 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined. Minimum length 12 inches. - Ohio muskellunge 1 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio trout 5 fish, trout combined. No minimum length. - Ohio white bass 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches. - Ohio yellow perch 30 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Ohio dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Ohio resident $25 · nonresident $76.96 - Ohio deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/ohio/white-bass/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/ohio/white-bass/ - Home - Fishing - Ohio - White bass OH · White bass # Ohio white bass limits On Ohio's inland public waters you may keep 30 white, striped and hybrid striped bass a day in any mix, but no more than 4 of them over 15 inches. Lake Erie and its listed bays and tributaries have no daily limit and no size limit for these fish. The Ohio River uses the same 30-fish, 4-over-15-inches rule as inland waters, and Pymatuning Lake has no limit. Verified 2026-11-03 Updated 2026-11-03 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027. ### Statewide public waters (where no Lake Erie, Ohio River or site-specific rule applies) 30 per day Daily limit 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined Dates Open all year Max 4 over 15 in. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 15" Size rule No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches The limit is shared: 20 white bass and 10 hybrids is a full limit. Ohio's site-specific waters pages (pp. 10–12) list no white bass exceptions. A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Lake Erie Sport Fishing District: the lake, Maumee and Sandusky bays, East, Middle and West harbors, and tributaries up to the listed end points ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit (striped, hybrid and white bass) Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length ### Ohio River, Western Unit (Ohio–Kentucky) and Eastern Unit (Ohio–West Virginia): the river, its embayments and tributaries up to the first riffle or dam 30 per day Daily limit 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Max 4 over 15 in. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 15" Size rule No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches These are unified rules agreed with Kentucky and West Virginia, so everyone fishing on the river or within a quarter mile of it follows them, whichever state licensed them. ### Pymatuning Lake (shared with Pennsylvania) ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit (white bass fall under “all other fish”) Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length An Ohio or a Pennsylvania license works from a boat; from the Pennsylvania shore or any island you need a Pennsylvania license. Gear for white bass Optional gear for white bass anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Several states cap how many big white bass you keep or set a minimum length, so measure as you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes 51 Inch Fishing Ruler for Boat Waterproof Fishing Measuring Tape Black Self… See on Amazon : 51 Inch Fishing Ruler for Boat Waterproof Fishing Measuring Tape Black Self… , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - The 15-inch count is about the big fish, not a minimum length: small white bass may be kept, but once you have 4 fish over 15 inches, any other fish over 15 inches must go back. - Lake Erie's no-limit rule ends at each tributary's listed end point, for example the Detroit Road bridge on the Rocky River or the waterworks dam in Tiffin on the Sandusky River. Upstream of those points the inland 30-fish rule applies. - A white bass of 15 inches from Lake Erie or its tributaries, or 14 inches from the Ohio River, inland rivers, lakes or private ponds, qualifies for a Fish Ohio award (apply at fishohio.gov by Dec. 31). The booklet's rod-and-reel state record is 4 lb, from 1983. - These figures come from the 2026-27 booklet, which runs to Feb. 28, 2027. We will re-check this page when the 2027-28 booklet is out. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Ohio · White bass Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for white bass in Ohio? Statewide public waters (where no Lake Erie, Ohio River or site-specific rule applies): 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined. Size rule: No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Which regulations do these Ohio figures come from? March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027, as published by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Last verified 2026-11-03. ## Source Agency Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Official source 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 6–9, 18–19): ODNR Division of Wildlife https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/OhioFishingRegs_English.pdf Last verified 2026-11-03 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## White bass rules in other states - White bass limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana white bass 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches. - Texas white bass 25 per day. Minimum length 10 inches. - Virginia white bass 5 per day. No statewide length limit. ## More in Ohio - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Ohio bluegill and sunfish No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table). No minimum length. - Ohio catfish (blue, flathead and channel) No limit. No minimum length. - Ohio crappie (black and white) No daily limit. No minimum length. - Ohio largemouth bass 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined. Minimum length 12 inches. - Ohio muskellunge 1 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio trout 5 fish, trout combined. No minimum length. - Ohio walleye 6 fish, walleye, sauger and saugeye combined. No minimum length. - Ohio yellow perch 30 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Ohio dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Ohio resident $25 · nonresident $76.96 - Ohio deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/ohio/yellow-perch/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/ohio/yellow-perch/ - Home - Fishing - Ohio - Yellow perch OH · Yellow perch # Ohio yellow perch limits Away from Lake Erie, Ohio lets you keep 30 yellow perch a day with no minimum length. On Lake Erie the limit depends on the zone you fish: 30 in the West Zone, 10 in the Central Zone and 20 in the East Zone from May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2027, and never more than 30 in a day in total. Verified 2026-10-30 Updated 2026-10-30 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 (Lake Erie perch limits: May 1, 2026 – Apr. 30, 2027). ### Statewide public waters (where no site-specific rule applies) 30 per day Daily limit 30 per day Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length ### Lake Erie West Zone: Ohio waters west of 82°30′ W (roughly Toledo to Huron) 30 per day Daily limit 30 per day Season M A M J J A S O N D J F May 1, 2026 – Apr. 30, 2027 Size rule No minimum length ### Lake Erie Central Zone: between 82°30′ W and 81°20′ W (roughly Huron to Fairport Harbor) 10 per day Daily limit 10 per day Season M A M J J A S O N D J F May 1, 2026 – Apr. 30, 2027 Size rule No minimum length ### Lake Erie East Zone: Ohio waters east of 81°20′ W (roughly Fairport Harbor to the Pennsylvania line) 20 per day Daily limit 20 per day Season M A M J J A S O N D J F May 1, 2026 – Apr. 30, 2027 Size rule No minimum length ### Pymatuning Lake (shared with Pennsylvania) ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit (perch fall under “all other fish”) Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length Gear for yellow perch Optional gear for yellow perch anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Perch limits are counted in fish, so keep a tally as you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Ultralight rods Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods See on Amazon : Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods , opens in a new tab - Crappie jigs Crappie Jigs Kit with Tube Baits See on Amazon : Crappie Jigs Kit with Tube Baits , opens in a new tab - Bobbers and floats Bobbers for Fishing/Snap on Fishing Bobbers Assortment See on Amazon : Bobbers for Fishing/Snap on Fishing Bobbers Assortment , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - No one may take or possess more than 30 yellow perch in one day from Lake Erie, however many zones you fish. Fishing the Central Zone after the West Zone does not add 10 to your 30. - The zone lines are lines of longitude: W 82° 30.000′ (decimal −82.5) and W 81° 20.000′ (decimal −81.33333). A phone or chartplotter showing coordinates tells you which zone you are in. - The Lake Erie limits also cover Maumee and Sandusky bays, East, Middle and West harbors, and tributaries up to listed end points such as the first dam on the Maumee River (Grand Rapids) and the waterworks dam on the Sandusky River in Tiffin. - The Lake Erie limits are set each spring from the interagency quota. The current set runs to April 30, 2027; the next one takes effect May 1, 2027. The booklet's March 1 – April 30, 2026 limits were the same 30, 10 and 20. - The Lake Erie limits also apply if you fish elsewhere but land your catch at an Ohio port. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Ohio · Yellow perch Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for yellow perch in Ohio? Statewide public waters (where no site-specific rule applies): 30 per day. Size rule: No minimum length. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Which regulations do these Ohio figures come from? March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 (Lake Erie perch limits: May 1, 2026 – Apr. 30, 2027), as published by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. Last verified 2026-10-30. ## Source Agency Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Official source Lake Erie Walleye and Yellow Perch 2026-2027 Daily Bag Limits: ODNR Division of Wildlife https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/perchwalleyedailylimits.pdf Also checked - 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 6–7, 11): ODNR Division of Wildlife - Yellow Perch Fishing Zone Boundaries on Lake Erie (updated April 2026): ODNR Division of Wildlife Last verified 2026-10-30 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Yellow perch rules in other states - Yellow perch limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana yellow perch No daily limit. No minimum length. - Minnesota yellow perch 20 per day; possession limit 40. No minimum length. - Virginia yellow perch No daily limit (yellow and white perch). No statewide length limit. ## More in Ohio - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Ohio bluegill and sunfish No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table). No minimum length. - Ohio catfish (blue, flathead and channel) No limit. No minimum length. - Ohio crappie (black and white) No daily limit. No minimum length. - Ohio largemouth bass 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined. Minimum length 12 inches. - Ohio muskellunge 1 per day. No minimum length. - Ohio trout 5 fish, trout combined. No minimum length. - Ohio walleye 6 fish, walleye, sauger and saugeye combined. No minimum length. - Ohio white bass 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches. - Ohio hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Ohio dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Ohio resident $25 · nonresident $76.96 - Ohio deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/striped-bass/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/striped-bass/ - Home - Fishing - Striped bass Fishing · Striped bass # Striped bass limits by state Daily limits and length rules for striped bass, including hybrids where a state counts them in the same bag, and the reservoir exceptions. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions. Verified 2026-11-04 Gear → Updated 2026-11-04 ## Striped bass: state by state The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish. State Statewide headline Rules listed Regulation period Verified Indiana 2 per day. No minimum length. Statewide (lakes, rivers and streams away from the Ohio River) 2 April 2026 through March 31, 2027 2026-11-04 Texas 5 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined. Minimum length 18 inches. Statewide public fresh water (no listed exception) 5 Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027 2026-11-04 Virginia 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined. Minimum length 20 inches. Statewide landlocked waters (no listed exception) 11 January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 2026-11-04 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Striped bass Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . Not added yet for striped bass: Ohio, Minnesota. We add a page only after reading the figures in the state’s own regulations. ## Download this data CSV · limits-striped-bass.csv JSON · limits-striped-bass.json 18 rows, built from the verified data on this site only. Each row includes source_url and last_verified . Data last modified 2026-11-04 . Facts restated from official state wildlife agency sources; always verify with the agency before you fish or hunt. FishLimit is independent and is not a legal source of regulations. See the methodology . Gear for striped bass Optional gear for striped bass anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Several of these rules are length rules, including slots, so measure before a fish goes in the livewell. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes Affrolling 2 Pcs 36 Inch Fish Measuring Tape Stickers See on Amazon : Affrolling 2 Pcs 36 Inch Fish Measuring Tape Stickers , opens in a new tab - Landing nets Telescoping Metal Lock Fishing Net Blue Aluminum Alloy Rubber Fish Net See on Amazon : Telescoping Metal Lock Fishing Net Blue Aluminum Alloy Rubber Fish Net , opens in a new tab ## Striped bass pages - Indiana striped bass limits Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife - Texas striped bass limits Texas Parks & Wildlife Department - Virginia striped bass limits Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources ## Other species - Largemouth bass limits by state - Walleye limits by state - Trout limits by state - Catfish limits by state - Crappie limits by state - Northern pike limits by state - Yellow perch limits by state - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state - Muskellunge limits by state - White bass limits by state ## Plan the trip - When the statewide limit does not apply - Checklist before you go - How to read a regulation page - Free fishing days - License fee ranking - Indiana hub - Texas hub - Virginia hub - All fishing regulations --- ## /fishing/texas/bluegill/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/texas/bluegill/ - Home - Fishing - Texas - Bluegill and sunfish TX · Bluegill and sunfish # Texas bluegill and sunfish limits Texas sets no statewide daily bag and no minimum length for bluegill, redear, green sunfish, warmouth, longear or any other sunfish. The big exception is small city and park water: Community Fishing Lakes and 16 other listed waters cap you at 5 fish a day of all species combined, sunfish included, and Lake Kyle is catch-and-release only for sunfish. Verified 2026-11-01 Updated 2026-11-01 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027. ### Statewide public fresh water (bluegill, redear, green, warmouth, longear and other sunfish) ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily bag limit Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length Waters on TPWD's exceptions list can be stricter; a water body that is not listed follows these statewide rules. ### Community Fishing Lakes (public lakes of 75 acres or less inside a city or a municipal, county or state park) 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish per day, all species combined (sunfish count toward the 5); only 1 of the 5 may be a black bass Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length for sunfish (black bass 14 inches) Pole and line only, no more than two poles per angler. ### Ten other listed small waters with the same 5-fish cap 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish per day, all species combined; only 1 may be a black bass Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length for sunfish (black bass 14 inches) Canyon Lake Project #6, Como (Fort Worth), Elm, Madisonville, Pilant, Tucker Lake, Deputy Darren Goforth Park Lake, Brushy Creek Lake and Brushy Creek down to the Williamson/Milam County line, the North Concho River (O.C. Fisher dam to Bell Street dam) and the South Concho River (Lone Wolf dam to Bell Street dam). Pole and line only, no more than two poles. ### Six park waters with a 5-fish cap and catch-and-release bass 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish per day, all species combined, not counting catch-and-release species Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length Generations Park, Nelson Park, Forest Park (Denton), Buck Lake (South Llano River State Park), and Lost Maples Upper and Lower. Largemouth bass (all black bass at Lost Maples) are catch-and-release only and do not count toward the 5. Pole and line only, no more than two poles. ### Lake Kyle 0 kept Daily limit Catch-and-release only for sunfish (none may be kept) Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Not applicable Largemouth bass and channel catfish are also catch-and-release only; other species fall under a 5-fish combined bag. Pole and line only, no more than two poles. Gear for bluegill and sunfish Optional gear for bluegill and sunfish anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Sunfish limits are counted in fish, often all species together, so keep a tally as you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Ultralight rods Lew's Crappie Thunder Spinning Fishing Rod See on Amazon : Lew's Crappie Thunder Spinning Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Bobbers and floats Fishing Bobbers Push Button Round Buoy Floats See on Amazon : Fishing Bobbers Push Button Round Buoy Floats , opens in a new tab - Crappie jigs Crappie Tube Lures Jig Heads Soft Plastic Baits Worms Kit See on Amazon : Crappie Tube Lures Jig Heads Soft Plastic Baits Worms Kit , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - No limit is not the same as no rules: TPWD makes it illegal to leave edible fish or bait fish taken from public water to die without meaning to eat them or use them as bait. - In 18 far-west counties (Brewster, Crane, Crockett, Culberson, Ector, El Paso, Hudspeth, Jeff Davis, Kinney, Loving, Pecos, Presidio, Reeves, Terrell, Upton, Val Verde, Ward and Winkler), sunfish (Lepomis) are on the short list of the only fish you may use or possess as bait. - Live bait fish may not ride away from the lake or river where you caught them in that water while you are in or aboard a boat, and it is illegal to leave the Red River below Lake Texoma, Big Cypress Bayou below Lake O' the Pines (including Caddo Lake) or the Sulphur River below Lake Wright Patman with live bait fish caught there. - Before leaving or approaching any public fresh water, drain the water from your boat and its onboard receptacles, livewells included (a zebra mussel rule). - TPWD's pages for some waters inside a state park boundary (for example Buck Lake, Lost Maples and Abilene) say no fishing license is required there. Elsewhere the usual Texas fishing license rules apply. - We checked every water body on TPWD's exceptions list on Nov. 1, 2026. Exceptions can be added mid-year, so look up your lake before you keep a cooler of bream from a small city or park pond. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Texas · Bluegill and sunfish Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for bluegill and sunfish in Texas? Statewide public fresh water (bluegill, redear, green, warmouth, longear and other sunfish): No daily bag limit. Size rule: No minimum length. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. 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 2026-11-01. ## Source Agency Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Official source Freshwater Bag and Length Limits (Sunfish): Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits Also checked - Exceptions to Freshwater Harvest Regulations (water-body pages, incl. Community Fishing Lakes and Lake Kyle): TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Community Fishing Lakes: TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Lake Kyle: TPWD - General Fishing Regulations (bait, waste of fish, live bait transport): TPWD - Definitions (Community Fishing Lake, possession limit): TPWD Last verified 2026-11-01 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Bluegill and sunfish rules in other states - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana bluegill and redear sunfish No daily limit. No minimum length. - Minnesota bluegill and sunfish 20 combined (all sunfish species). No minimum length. - Ohio bluegill and sunfish No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table). No minimum length. - Virginia bluegill and sunfish 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit. ## More in Texas - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Texas catfish (channel, blue and flathead) 25 per day, any combination. No minimum length; only 10 of the 25 may be 20 inches or longer. - Texas crappie (white and black) 25 per day, any combination. Minimum length 10 inches. - Texas largemouth bass 5 fish, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Minimum length 14 inches. - Texas striped bass 5 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined. Minimum length 18 inches. - Texas trout (rainbow and brown) 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined. No minimum length. - Texas walleye 5 fish, with no more than 2 under 16 inches. No minimum length. - Texas white bass 25 per day. Minimum length 10 inches. - Texas hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Texas dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Texas resident $30 · nonresident $58 - Texas deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/texas/catfish/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/texas/catfish/ - Home - Fishing - Texas - Catfish (channel, blue and flathead) TX · Catfish (channel, blue and flathead) # Texas catfish (channel, blue and flathead) limits Texas treats channel and blue catfish (and their hybrids) as one 25-fish daily bag, with no minimum length, but only 10 of those fish may be 20 inches or longer. Flathead catfish have their own rule: five a day and at least 18 inches. At Community Fishing Lakes (small city and park lakes), catfish share a 5-fish daily limit with every other species. Verified 2026-11-01 Updated 2026-11-01 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027. ### Channel and blue catfish, their hybrids and subspecies, statewide public fresh water 25 per day Daily limit 25 per day, any combination Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length; only 10 of the 25 may be 20 inches or longer Special regulations apply to certain water bodies; see the exceptions list. ### Flathead catfish, statewide public fresh water 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 18" Size rule Minimum length 18 inches Special regulations apply to certain water bodies; see the exceptions list. A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Community Fishing Lakes (public lakes of 75 acres or less entirely inside a city's limits or a municipal, county or state park) 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish per day, all species combined (catfish included) Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length (black bass excepted) Pole and line only, no more than two poles. Several other small listed waters use the same 5-fish cap. Gear for catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Optional gear for catfish (channel, blue and flathead) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Several states set size caps on large catfish, so know what you are holding. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Catfish rods Fiblink Catfish Fishing Rods See on Amazon : Fiblink Catfish Fishing Rods , opens in a new tab - Braided line KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line See on Amazon : KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Catfish baits Mr. Whiskers Catfish Punch Bait See on Amazon : Mr. Whiskers Catfish Punch Bait , opens in a new tab - Fish handling gloves Lindy Fish Handling Glove Puncture-Proof and Cut Resistant Fish-Grabbing Glove See on Amazon : Lindy Fish Handling Glove Puncture-Proof and Cut Resistant Fish-Grabbing Glove , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Possession limit is generally twice the daily bag. - Check the exceptions list for your lake or river before you go. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Texas · Catfish Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for catfish (channel, blue and flathead) in Texas? Channel and blue catfish, their hybrids and subspecies, statewide public fresh water: 25 per day, any combination. Size rule: No minimum length; only 10 of the 25 may be 20 inches or longer. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. 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 2026-11-01. ## Source Agency Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Official source Freshwater Bag and Length Limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits Also checked - Freshwater fishing laws and exceptions to statewide limits: TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Community Fishing Lakes: TPWD Last verified 2026-11-01 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Catfish (channel, blue and flathead) rules in other states - Catfish (channel, blue and flathead) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Unlimited. Minimum length 13 inches. - Minnesota catfish (channel and flathead) 5 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 24 inches. - Ohio catfish (blue, flathead and channel) No limit. No minimum length. - Virginia catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) 20 per day. No length limits. ## More in Texas - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Texas bluegill and sunfish No daily bag limit. No minimum length. - Texas crappie (white and black) 25 per day, any combination. Minimum length 10 inches. - Texas largemouth bass 5 fish, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Minimum length 14 inches. - Texas striped bass 5 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined. Minimum length 18 inches. - Texas trout (rainbow and brown) 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined. No minimum length. - Texas walleye 5 fish, with no more than 2 under 16 inches. No minimum length. - Texas white bass 25 per day. Minimum length 10 inches. - Texas hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Texas dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Texas resident $30 · nonresident $58 - Texas deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/texas/crappie/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/texas/crappie/ - Home - Fishing - Texas - Crappie (white and black) TX · Crappie (white and black) # Texas crappie (white and black) limits Texas allows 25 crappie a day, white and black combined, and a crappie must be at least 10 inches long to keep on most public fresh water. A number of lakes have different crappie rules, so check the exceptions list. At Community Fishing Lakes (small city and park lakes), crappie share a 5-fish daily limit with every other species. Verified 2026-11-01 Updated 2026-11-01 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027. ### White and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, statewide public fresh water 25 per day Daily limit 25 per day, any combination Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 10" Size rule Minimum length 10 inches Special regulations apply to certain water bodies; see the exceptions list. A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Community Fishing Lakes (public lakes of 75 acres or less entirely inside a city's limits or a municipal, county or state park) 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish per day, all species combined (crappie included) Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length (black bass excepted) Pole and line only, no more than two poles. Several other small listed waters use the same 5-fish cap. Gear for crappie (white and black) Optional gear for crappie (white and black) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Crappie minimum lengths are easy to miss on a busy bite, so measure. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Ultralight rods Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods See on Amazon : Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods , opens in a new tab - Spinning reels KastKing Brutus Spinning Fishing Reels See on Amazon : KastKing Brutus Spinning Fishing Reels , opens in a new tab - Monofilament line Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Possession limit is generally twice the daily bag. - Several lakes list their own crappie limits or length rules. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Texas · Crappie Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for crappie (white and black) in Texas? White and black crappie, their hybrids and subspecies, statewide public fresh water: 25 per day, any combination. Size rule: Minimum length 10 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. 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 2026-11-01. Do I need a fishing license in Texas? A resident fishing license is required of any resident who fishes in the public waters of Texas, and a non-resident fishing license is required of all non-residents who fish in those waters. Texas Parks & Wildlife lists exceptions, including a resident under 17, a resident born before January 1, 1931, and a non-resident under 17. Other exceptions, including some Louisiana and Oklahoma cases, are on the same page. Source: Fishing licenses and packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages). How much is a nonresident fishing license in Texas? Texas Parks & Wildlife lists the non-resident freshwater package at $58. Packages run from the date of sale through August 31, rather than for 12 months, so a package bought late in the license year covers fewer days. Source: Fishing licenses and packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages). When does Texas trout season open? The statewide bag and length table for September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 does not list an opening date or a closed season for rainbow and brown trout. It lists 5 fish a day, rainbow and brown combined, with no minimum length, unless a water body has its own exception. Source: Freshwater bag and length limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits). ## Source Agency Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Official source Freshwater Bag and Length Limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits Also checked - Freshwater fishing laws and exceptions to statewide limits: TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Community Fishing Lakes: TPWD Last verified 2026-11-01 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Crappie (white and black) rules in other states - Crappie (white and black) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana crappie 25 per day. No minimum length. - Minnesota crappie (white and black) 10 combined, possession limit. No statewide minimum size listed in this table. - Ohio crappie (black and white) No daily limit. No minimum length. - Virginia crappie (black and white) 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits. ## More in Texas - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Texas bluegill and sunfish No daily bag limit. No minimum length. - Texas catfish (channel, blue and flathead) 25 per day, any combination. No minimum length; only 10 of the 25 may be 20 inches or longer. - Texas largemouth bass 5 fish, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Minimum length 14 inches. - Texas striped bass 5 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined. Minimum length 18 inches. - Texas trout (rainbow and brown) 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined. No minimum length. - Texas walleye 5 fish, with no more than 2 under 16 inches. No minimum length. - Texas white bass 25 per day. Minimum length 10 inches. - Texas hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Texas dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Texas resident $30 · nonresident $58 - Texas deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/texas/largemouth-bass/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/texas/largemouth-bass/ - Home - Fishing - Texas - Largemouth bass TX · Largemouth bass # Texas largemouth bass limits In Texas, largemouth bass share a single daily bag with four other black-bass species, and a fish has to measure at least 14 inches to be kept on most public freshwater. Several lakes and rivers carry different limits, so the statewide figure is only the starting point. At Community Fishing Lakes (small city and park lakes), you may keep only 1 black bass within a 5-fish limit for all species combined. Verified 2026-11-01 Updated 2026-11-01 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027. ### Statewide public fresh water (unless a water body has its own exception) 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 14" Size rule Minimum length 14 inches Spotted, Guadalupe and Alabama bass have no minimum length but count toward the same 5-fish bag. A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Community Fishing Lakes (public lakes of 75 acres or less entirely inside a city's limits or a municipal, county or state park) 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish per day, all species combined, of which only 1 may be a black bass Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 14" Size rule Black bass minimum length 14 inches Pole and line only, no more than two poles. Several other small listed waters use the same 5-fish cap. Gear for largemouth bass Optional gear for largemouth bass anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Measure against the minimum length before you keep a fish. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Baitcasting reels KastKing Royale Legend II Baitcasting Reels See on Amazon : KastKing Royale Legend II Baitcasting Reels , opens in a new tab - Spinning rods Berkley Lightning Rod Spinning Fishing Rod See on Amazon : Berkley Lightning Rod Spinning Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Fluorocarbon line Seaguar STS Trout/Steelhead Freshwater 100% Fluorocarbon Fishing Line Leader See on Amazon : Seaguar STS Trout/Steelhead Freshwater 100% Fluorocarbon Fishing Line Leader , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Possession limit is generally twice the daily bag. - Specific lakes and rivers have their own bass rules (slots, different minimums). Check the exceptions list for the exact water you plan to fish. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Texas · Largemouth bass Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for largemouth bass in Texas? Statewide public fresh water (unless a water body has its own exception): 5 fish, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Size rule: Minimum length 14 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. 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 2026-11-01. Do I need a fishing license in Texas? A resident fishing license is required of any resident who fishes in the public waters of Texas, and a non-resident fishing license is required of all non-residents who fish in those waters. Texas Parks & Wildlife lists exceptions, including a resident under 17, a resident born before January 1, 1931, and a non-resident under 17. Other exceptions, including some Louisiana and Oklahoma cases, are on the same page. Source: Fishing licenses and packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages). How much is a nonresident fishing license in Texas? Texas Parks & Wildlife lists the non-resident freshwater package at $58. Packages run from the date of sale through August 31, rather than for 12 months, so a package bought late in the license year covers fewer days. Source: Fishing licenses and packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages). When does Texas trout season open? The statewide bag and length table for September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 does not list an opening date or a closed season for rainbow and brown trout. It lists 5 fish a day, rainbow and brown combined, with no minimum length, unless a water body has its own exception. Source: Freshwater bag and length limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits). ## Source Agency Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Official source Freshwater Bag and Length Limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits Also checked - Freshwater fishing laws and exceptions to statewide limits: TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Community Fishing Lakes: TPWD Last verified 2026-11-01 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Largemouth bass rules in other states - Largemouth bass limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches. - Minnesota largemouth bass Catch-and-release only. No keeping. - Ohio largemouth bass 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined. Minimum length 12 inches. - Virginia largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit. ## More in Texas - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Texas bluegill and sunfish No daily bag limit. No minimum length. - Texas catfish (channel, blue and flathead) 25 per day, any combination. No minimum length; only 10 of the 25 may be 20 inches or longer. - Texas crappie (white and black) 25 per day, any combination. Minimum length 10 inches. - Texas striped bass 5 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined. Minimum length 18 inches. - Texas trout (rainbow and brown) 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined. No minimum length. - Texas walleye 5 fish, with no more than 2 under 16 inches. No minimum length. - Texas white bass 25 per day. Minimum length 10 inches. - Texas hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Texas dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Texas resident $30 · nonresident $58 - Texas deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/texas/striped-bass/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/texas/striped-bass/ - Home - Fishing - Texas - Striped bass TX · Striped bass # Texas striped bass limits Texas lets you keep 5 striped bass and hybrid striped bass a day, in any mix, and each fish must be at least 18 inches. Lake Texoma raises the bag to 10, drops the minimum length, and lets you keep only 2 fish of 20 inches or longer. Toledo Bend and the Sabine River below it also drop the minimum, but only 2 striped bass of 30 inches or longer may be kept. Verified 2026-11-04 Updated 2026-11-04 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027. ### Statewide public fresh water (no listed exception) 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined Dates Open all year Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 18" Size rule Minimum length 18 inches Hybrids are also called palmetto or sunshine bass. Possession is twice the statewide daily bag, so 10, except on Lake Texoma. White bass are a separate 25-fish, 10-inch bag. Yellow bass have no daily bag and no length limit. A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Lake Texoma 10 per day Daily limit 10 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length; only 2 fish 20 inches or longer Possession limit is 20. Culling striped bass and hybrid striped bass is prohibited. The statewide bag page names Lake Texoma as the possession exception for striped bass. ### Toledo Bend Reservoir, and the Sabine River from Toledo Bend Dam to the I.H. 10 bridge 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length; only 2 striped bass 30 inches or longer Both water pages title the row 'Striped bass and their Hybrids,' then state the bag and the 30-inch cap for striped bass only. They do not repeat 'hybrid' in that sentence, so this page does not give hybrids their own number there. ### Trinity River from Lake Livingston Dam downstream to the FM Road 3278 bridge 2 per day Daily limit 2 per day Dates Open all year Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 18" Size rule Minimum length 18 inches The Trinity page puts this under 'Striped bass and their Hybrids' and then names striped bass in the sentence. It does not set a separate possession number, so the statewide possession rule (twice the statewide daily bag) is the one that applies. ### Community Fishing Lakes and other small waters that use a 5-fish, all-species cap 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish per day, all species combined (striped bass and hybrids included) Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length for striped bass Community Fishing Lakes are public lakes of 75 acres or less inside a city or a municipal, county or state park. Pole and line only, no more than two poles. Only 1 of the 5 may be a black bass, and it must be 14 inches or longer. The same 5-fish cap, with that black bass rule, is on Canyon Lake Project #6, Como (Fort Worth), Elm, Madisonville, Pilant, Tucker Lake, Deputy Darren Goforth Park Lake, Brushy Creek Lake and Brushy Creek down to the Williamson/Milam County line, the North Concho River (O.C. Fisher Dam to Bell Street Dam) and the South Concho River (Lone Wolf Dam to Bell Street Dam). Generations Park, Nelson Park, Forest Park (Denton), Buck Lake, and Lost Maples Upper and Lower use a 5-fish cap that skips catch-and-release species and sets no minimum length; black bass there are catch-and-release. Lake Kyle is the same 5-fish cap, and largemouth bass, channel catfish and sunfish are the catch-and-release species. Gear for striped bass Optional gear for striped bass anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Several of these rules are length rules, including slots, so measure before a fish goes in the livewell. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes Fish Measuring Sticker for Boat 40" See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Sticker for Boat 40" , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - A hybrid counts in the striped bass bag on most Texas water. It does not count in the white bass bag. - On Lake Texoma you may not cull striped bass or hybrids. Once a fish is kept, it stays kept. - We checked all 104 water pages linked from TPWD's exceptions list on Nov. 4, 2026. 79 restate the statewide 5 fish and 18 inches. Four state a different striped bass rule (Texoma, Toledo Bend, the Sabine River below Toledo Bend, and the Trinity below Lake Livingston). The rest are the small-water caps above, or pages that never name striped bass. - Abilene State Park Lake lists other species and does not mention striped bass. The state park pages and the 'sections of rivers within state parks' page change gear or the license, not the striped bass bag. We did not read a missing row as 'no limit.' - Before leaving or approaching any public fresh water, drain the water from your boat and its onboard receptacles, livewells included (a zebra mussel rule). - Exceptions can be added mid-year. Look up the lake before you keep a fish. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Texas · Striped bass Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for striped bass in Texas? Statewide public fresh water (no listed exception): 5 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined. Size rule: Minimum length 18 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. 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 2026-11-04. ## Source Agency Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Official source Freshwater Bag and Length Limits (Striped and hybrid striped bass): Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits Also checked - Exceptions to Freshwater Harvest Regulations (water-body pages): TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Texoma: TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Toledo Bend: TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Sabine River: TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Trinity River: TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Community Fishing Lakes: TPWD Last verified 2026-11-04 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Striped bass rules in other states - Striped bass limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana striped bass 2 per day. No minimum length. - Virginia striped bass 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined. Minimum length 20 inches. ## More in Texas - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Texas bluegill and sunfish No daily bag limit. No minimum length. - Texas catfish (channel, blue and flathead) 25 per day, any combination. No minimum length; only 10 of the 25 may be 20 inches or longer. - Texas crappie (white and black) 25 per day, any combination. Minimum length 10 inches. - Texas largemouth bass 5 fish, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Minimum length 14 inches. - Texas trout (rainbow and brown) 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined. No minimum length. - Texas walleye 5 fish, with no more than 2 under 16 inches. No minimum length. - Texas white bass 25 per day. Minimum length 10 inches. - Texas hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Texas dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Texas resident $30 · nonresident $58 - Texas deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/texas/trout/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/texas/trout/ - Home - Fishing - Texas - Trout (rainbow and brown) TX · Trout (rainbow and brown) # Texas trout (rainbow and brown) limits Texas lists rainbow and brown trout together: five a day in any combination and no minimum length. At Community Fishing Lakes (small city and park lakes), trout share a 5-fish daily limit with every other species. Verified 2026-11-01 Updated 2026-11-01 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027. ### Statewide public fresh water (unless a water body has its own exception) 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length ### Community Fishing Lakes (public lakes of 75 acres or less entirely inside a city's limits or a municipal, county or state park) 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish per day, all species combined (trout included) Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length (black bass excepted) Pole and line only, no more than two poles. Gear for trout (rainbow and brown) Optional gear for trout (rainbow and brown) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Trout rules differ by water, so check the entry for the stream or lake you will fish. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Ultralight rods HANDING M1 BFS Rod Ultralight & Light Rod 2-Piece Trout Fishing Rod See on Amazon : HANDING M1 BFS Rod Ultralight & Light Rod 2-Piece Trout Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Fly rod and reel kits Fly Fishing Combo Starter Kit See on Amazon : Fly Fishing Combo Starter Kit , opens in a new tab - Inline spinners Trout Spinners - Fly Trout Fishing Lures for Bass Salmon Pike See on Amazon : Trout Spinners - Fly Trout Fishing Lures for Bass Salmon Pike , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Possession limit is generally twice the daily bag. - Certain water bodies are listed under special regulations; check the exceptions list. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Texas · Trout Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## 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. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. 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 2026-11-01. Do I need a fishing license in Texas? A resident fishing license is required of any resident who fishes in the public waters of Texas, and a non-resident fishing license is required of all non-residents who fish in those waters. Texas Parks & Wildlife lists exceptions, including a resident under 17, a resident born before January 1, 1931, and a non-resident under 17. Other exceptions, including some Louisiana and Oklahoma cases, are on the same page. Source: Fishing licenses and packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages). How much is a nonresident fishing license in Texas? Texas Parks & Wildlife lists the non-resident freshwater package at $58. Packages run from the date of sale through August 31, rather than for 12 months, so a package bought late in the license year covers fewer days. Source: Fishing licenses and packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages). When does Texas trout season open? The statewide bag and length table for September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 does not list an opening date or a closed season for rainbow and brown trout. It lists 5 fish a day, rainbow and brown combined, with no minimum length, unless a water body has its own exception. Source: Freshwater bag and length limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits). ## Source Agency Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Official source Freshwater Bag and Length Limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits Also checked - Freshwater fishing laws and exceptions to statewide limits: TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Community Fishing Lakes: TPWD Last verified 2026-11-01 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Trout (rainbow and brown) rules in other states - Trout (rainbow and brown) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Minimum length 7 inches. - Minnesota trout (stream trout and lake trout) 5 stream trout combined. Only 1 may be over 16 inches. - Ohio trout 5 fish, trout combined. No minimum length. - Virginia trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 6 trout per day. No trout under 7 inches. ## More in Texas - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Texas bluegill and sunfish No daily bag limit. No minimum length. - Texas catfish (channel, blue and flathead) 25 per day, any combination. No minimum length; only 10 of the 25 may be 20 inches or longer. - Texas crappie (white and black) 25 per day, any combination. Minimum length 10 inches. - Texas largemouth bass 5 fish, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Minimum length 14 inches. - Texas striped bass 5 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined. Minimum length 18 inches. - Texas walleye 5 fish, with no more than 2 under 16 inches. No minimum length. - Texas white bass 25 per day. Minimum length 10 inches. - Texas hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Texas dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Texas resident $30 · nonresident $58 - Texas deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/texas/walleye/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/texas/walleye/ - Home - Fishing - Texas - Walleye TX · Walleye # Texas walleye limits Texas allows five walleye a day, but only two of them may be shorter than 16 inches. There is no overall minimum length, so the rule works as a cap on small fish rather than a size cutoff. At Community Fishing Lakes (small city and park lakes), walleye share a 5-fish daily limit with every other species. Verified 2026-11-02 Updated 2026-11-02 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027. ### Statewide public fresh water (unless a water body has its own exception) 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish, with no more than 2 under 16 inches Dates Year-round (as printed) Max 2 under 16 in. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 16" Size rule No minimum length Saugeye are listed with the same daily bag and the same “only 2 under 16 inches” condition. A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Community Fishing Lakes (public lakes of 75 acres or less entirely inside a city's limits or a municipal, county or state park) 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish per day, all species combined (walleye included) Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length (black bass excepted) Pole and line only, no more than two poles. TPWD's Community Fishing Lakes page does not repeat the statewide “only 2 under 16 inches” walleye condition. Gear for walleye Optional gear for walleye anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Walleye rules often hinge on length, so a reliable ruler matters. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Spinning rods Berkley Lightning Rod Spinning Fishing Rod See on Amazon : Berkley Lightning Rod Spinning Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Spinning reels Daiwa Crossfire LT Spinning Reel See on Amazon : Daiwa Crossfire LT Spinning Reel , opens in a new tab - Braided line Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Possession limit is generally twice the daily bag. - Check the exceptions list for water-specific changes before you go. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Texas · Walleye Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for walleye in Texas? Statewide public fresh water (unless a water body has its own exception): 5 fish, with no more than 2 under 16 inches. Size rule: No minimum length. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. 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 2026-11-02. Do I need a fishing license in Texas? A resident fishing license is required of any resident who fishes in the public waters of Texas, and a non-resident fishing license is required of all non-residents who fish in those waters. Texas Parks & Wildlife lists exceptions, including a resident under 17, a resident born before January 1, 1931, and a non-resident under 17. Other exceptions, including some Louisiana and Oklahoma cases, are on the same page. Source: Fishing licenses and packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages). How much is a nonresident fishing license in Texas? Texas Parks & Wildlife lists the non-resident freshwater package at $58. Packages run from the date of sale through August 31, rather than for 12 months, so a package bought late in the license year covers fewer days. Source: Fishing licenses and packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages). When does Texas trout season open? The statewide bag and length table for September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 does not list an opening date or a closed season for rainbow and brown trout. It lists 5 fish a day, rainbow and brown combined, with no minimum length, unless a water body has its own exception. Source: Freshwater bag and length limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits). ## Source Agency Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Official source Freshwater Bag and Length Limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits Also checked - Freshwater fishing laws and exceptions to statewide limits: TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Community Fishing Lakes: TPWD Last verified 2026-11-02 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Walleye rules in other states - Walleye limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana walleye (with sauger and saugeye) 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. - Minnesota walleye 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same). Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession. - Ohio walleye 6 fish, walleye, sauger and saugeye combined. No minimum length. - Virginia walleye (and saugeye) 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. ## More in Texas - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Texas bluegill and sunfish No daily bag limit. No minimum length. - Texas catfish (channel, blue and flathead) 25 per day, any combination. No minimum length; only 10 of the 25 may be 20 inches or longer. - Texas crappie (white and black) 25 per day, any combination. Minimum length 10 inches. - Texas largemouth bass 5 fish, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Minimum length 14 inches. - Texas striped bass 5 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined. Minimum length 18 inches. - Texas trout (rainbow and brown) 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined. No minimum length. - Texas white bass 25 per day. Minimum length 10 inches. - Texas hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Texas dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Texas resident $30 · nonresident $58 - Texas deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/texas/white-bass/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/texas/white-bass/ - Home - Fishing - Texas - White bass TX · White bass # Texas white bass limits Texas lets you keep 25 white bass a day, and each one must be at least 10 inches long. Four waters on the Louisiana and Oklahoma lines (Caddo Lake, Lake Texoma, Toledo Bend Reservoir and the Sabine River below Toledo Bend) keep the 25-fish bag but drop the length limit. Community Fishing Lakes and several other small listed waters cap you at 5 fish a day of all species together. Verified 2026-11-03 Updated 2026-11-03 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027. ### Statewide public fresh water (no listed exception) 25 per day Daily limit 25 per day Dates Open all year Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 10" Size rule Minimum length 10 inches TPWD sets the possession limit at twice the daily bag, so 50 white bass. White bass have their own bag: they are not counted with striped or hybrid striped bass (5 a day combined, 18-inch minimum). A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Caddo Lake, Lake Texoma, Toledo Bend Reservoir, and the Sabine River from Toledo Bend Dam to the I.H. 10 bridge 25 per day Daily limit 25 per day Dates Open all year Size rule No minimum length These are shared waters with Louisiana or Oklahoma, and TPWD's water-body pages list no minimum length for white bass on each of them. ### Community Fishing Lakes (public lakes of 75 acres or less entirely inside a city's limits or a municipal, county or state park) and other small waters on TPWD's list 5 per day Daily limit 5 fish per day, all species combined (white bass included) Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length (black bass excepted) Pole and line only, no more than two poles. Only 1 of the 5 may be a black bass, and it must be 14 inches or longer. Gear for white bass Optional gear for white bass anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Several states cap how many big white bass you keep or set a minimum length, so measure as you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes 51 Inch Fishing Ruler for Boat Waterproof Fishing Measuring Tape Black Self… See on Amazon : 51 Inch Fishing Ruler for Boat Waterproof Fishing Measuring Tape Black Self… , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - White bass and yellow bass are easy to mix up. Yellow bass have no daily bag and no length limit in Texas, but a white bass under 10 inches is illegal to keep on most waters. - Striped and hybrid striped bass (palmetto or sunshine bass) are a separate group: 5 a day in any combination, 18 inches minimum statewide, with their own rules on Lake Texoma and some other reservoirs. Check which fish you have before it goes in the cooler. - The possession limit is twice the daily bag. The Lake Texoma possession exception on TPWD's page applies to striped bass, not white bass. - Before leaving or approaching any public fresh water, drain the water from your boat and its onboard receptacles, livewells included (a zebra mussel rule). - We checked every water body on TPWD's exceptions list (104 pages) on Nov. 3, 2026. Most restate the statewide 25 fish and 10 inches. Exceptions can be added mid-year, so look up your lake before you keep fish. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Texas · White bass Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for white bass in Texas? Statewide public fresh water (no listed exception): 25 per day. Size rule: Minimum length 10 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. 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 2026-11-03. ## Source Agency Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Official source Freshwater Bag and Length Limits (White bass): Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits Also checked - Exceptions to Freshwater Harvest Regulations (water-body pages): TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Caddo: TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Texoma: TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Toledo Bend: TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Sabine River: TPWD - Fishing Regulations for Community Fishing Lakes: TPWD Last verified 2026-11-03 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## White bass rules in other states - White bass limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana white bass 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches. - Ohio white bass 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches. - Virginia white bass 5 per day. No statewide length limit. ## More in Texas - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Texas bluegill and sunfish No daily bag limit. No minimum length. - Texas catfish (channel, blue and flathead) 25 per day, any combination. No minimum length; only 10 of the 25 may be 20 inches or longer. - Texas crappie (white and black) 25 per day, any combination. Minimum length 10 inches. - Texas largemouth bass 5 fish, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Minimum length 14 inches. - Texas striped bass 5 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined. Minimum length 18 inches. - Texas trout (rainbow and brown) 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined. No minimum length. - Texas walleye 5 fish, with no more than 2 under 16 inches. No minimum length. - Texas hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Texas dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Texas resident $30 · nonresident $58 - Texas deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/trout/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/trout/ - Home - Fishing - Trout Fishing · Trout # Trout limits by state Stream and lake trout rules with season bars. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions. Verified 2026-11-01 Gear → Updated 2026-11-01 ## Trout: state by state The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish. State Statewide headline Rules listed Regulation period Verified Indiana 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Minimum length 7 inches. Inland streams, statewide 4 April 2026 through March 31, 2027 2026-10-27 Minnesota 5 stream trout combined. Only 1 may be over 16 inches. Designated trout streams, statewide except the listed southeast area 4 March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-10-23 Ohio 5 fish, trout combined. No minimum length. Statewide public waters (where no site-specific rule applies) 5 March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-10-23 Texas 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined. No minimum length. Statewide public fresh water (unless a water body has its own exception) 2 Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027 2026-11-01 Virginia 6 trout per day. No trout under 7 inches. Statewide (waters without a special rule) 6 January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 (trout season itself is open year-round) 2026-10-27 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Trout Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Download this data CSV · limits-trout.csv JSON · limits-trout.json 21 rows, built from the verified data on this site only. Each row includes source_url and last_verified . Data last modified 2026-11-01 . Facts restated from official state wildlife agency sources; always verify with the agency before you fish or hunt. FishLimit is independent and is not a legal source of regulations. See the methodology . Gear for trout Optional gear for trout anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Trout rules differ by water, so check the entry for the stream or lake you will fish. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### Rods and lures - Ultralight rods Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods See on Amazon : Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods , opens in a new tab - Wild Streams Ultralight Spinning&Casting Trout Rod See on Amazon : Wild Streams Ultralight Spinning&Casting Trout Rod , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Ultralight rods , opens in a new tab - Fly rod and reel kits SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners See on Amazon : SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners , opens in a new tab - SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners See on Amazon : SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fly rod and reel kits , opens in a new tab - Inline spinners Rooster Tail Fishing Lures See on Amazon : Rooster Tail Fishing Lures , opens in a new tab - Fishing Lures Kit, Inline Spinner Baits See on Amazon : Fishing Lures Kit, Inline Spinner Baits , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Inline spinners , opens in a new tab ### In the water - Chest waders TIDEWE Chest Waders for Men Women See on Amazon : TIDEWE Chest Waders for Men Women , opens in a new tab - TIDEWE Chest Waders for Men Women See on Amazon : TIDEWE Chest Waders for Men Women , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Chest waders , opens in a new tab - Wading boots FROGG TOGGS Men's Deep Current Durable Wading Boot See on Amazon : FROGG TOGGS Men's Deep Current Durable Wading Boot , opens in a new tab - Foxelli Wading Boots See on Amazon : Foxelli Wading Boots , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Wading boots , opens in a new tab - Landing nets PLUSINNO Fly Fishing Net See on Amazon : PLUSINNO Fly Fishing Net , opens in a new tab - Telescoping Metal Lock Fishing Net Blue Aluminum Alloy Rubber Fish Net See on Amazon : Telescoping Metal Lock Fishing Net Blue Aluminum Alloy Rubber Fish Net , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Landing nets , opens in a new tab ### Measuring - Fish measuring boards Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab ## Trout pages - Indiana trout limits Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife - Minnesota trout limits Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Ohio trout limits Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife - Texas trout limits Texas Parks & Wildlife Department - Virginia trout limits Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources ## Other species - Largemouth bass limits by state - Walleye limits by state - Catfish limits by state - Crappie limits by state - Northern pike limits by state - Yellow perch limits by state - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state - Muskellunge limits by state - White bass limits by state - Striped bass limits by state ## Plan the trip - When the statewide limit does not apply - Checklist before you go - How to read a regulation page - Do you need a trout stamp? Stamps and trout licenses in 5 states - When a stream is not safe to wade - Clean, drain, and dry your gear - Free fishing days - License fee ranking - Indiana hub - Minnesota hub - Ohio hub - Texas hub - Virginia hub - All fishing regulations --- ## /fishing/virginia/bluegill/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/virginia/bluegill/ - Home - Fishing - Virginia - Bluegill and sunfish VA · Bluegill and sunfish # Virginia bluegill and sunfish limits Virginia lets you keep 50 bluegill (bream) and other sunfish a day, all species combined, with no statewide length limit. Crappie, rock bass (redeye) and Roanoke bass are not part of that 50. Lake Gaston, Buggs Island (Kerr) and parts of the Staunton (Roanoke), Dan and New rivers have no daily sunfish limit at all. Verified 2026-10-31 Updated 2026-10-31 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026. ### Statewide (waters with no listed exception) 50 per day Daily limit 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined Dates Open all year Size rule No statewide length limit Crappie, rock bass (redeye) and Roanoke bass have separate limits and do not count toward the 50. ### Lake Gaston and Buggs Island Lake/Kerr Reservoir, including the Staunton (Roanoke) River and its tributaries up to Difficult Creek (Charlotte County) and the Dan River and its tributaries up to the Banister River (Halifax County) ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No length limit ### New River from the Virginia–North Carolina line down to the confluence of the New and Little rivers (Grayson County) ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No length limit ### South Holston Reservoir (Virginia–Tennessee reciprocal rules) 50 per day Daily limit 50 bluegill per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length Gear for bluegill and sunfish Optional gear for bluegill and sunfish anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Sunfish limits are counted in fish, often all species together, so keep a tally as you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . 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Any game fish used as bait still counts toward your creel limit. - It is unlawful to have more than the daily creel limit in possession while afield or on the water, and the limit includes fish you keep alive. - Virginia residents under 16 do not need a fishing license. - These figures come from the 2026 digest, which runs to Dec. 31, 2026. New South Holston and Flannagan reservoir rules take effect Jan. 1, 2027, so we will re-check this page when the 2027 digest is published. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Virginia · Bluegill and sunfish Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for bluegill and sunfish in Virginia? Statewide (waters with no listed exception): 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. Size rule: No statewide length limit. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Which regulations do these Virginia figures come from? January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026, as published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Last verified 2026-10-31. ## Source Agency Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Official source Creel (harvest) and length limits, 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating (p. 23): Virginia DWR https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/media/creel-and-length-limits.pdf Also checked - 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating digest (South Holston creel table p. 13; general rules p. 14; game fish as bait p. 20): Virginia DWR - Fishing regulations: Virginia DWR Last verified 2026-10-31 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Bluegill and sunfish rules in other states - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana bluegill and redear sunfish No daily limit. No minimum length. - Minnesota bluegill and sunfish 20 combined (all sunfish species). No minimum length. - Ohio bluegill and sunfish No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table). No minimum length. - Texas bluegill and sunfish No daily bag limit. No minimum length. ## More in Virginia - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Virginia catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) 20 per day. No length limits. - Virginia crappie (black and white) 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits. - Virginia largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia muskellunge 1 per day. Minimum length 40 inches. - Virginia northern pike (and chain pickerel) 5 per day, northern pike and chain pickerel combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia striped bass 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined. Minimum length 20 inches. - Virginia trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 6 trout per day. No trout under 7 inches. - Virginia walleye (and saugeye) 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. - Virginia white bass 5 per day. No statewide length limit. - Virginia yellow perch No daily limit (yellow and white perch). No statewide length limit. - Virginia hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Virginia dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Virginia resident $28 · nonresident $72 - Virginia deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/virginia/catfish/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/virginia/catfish/ - Home - Fishing - Virginia - Catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) VA · Catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) # Virginia catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) limits Virginia allows 20 catfish a day with no length limit on most waters, and many tidal rivers below the fall line have no daily limit at all. Blue catfish in several big waters carry a rule about fish longer than 32 inches, so know which river or lake you are on. Verified 2026-10-24 Updated 2026-10-24 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026. ### Channel, white and flathead catfish, statewide 20 per day Daily limit 20 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No length limits ### Channel, white and flathead catfish, all rivers below the fall line ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No length limits ### Blue catfish, statewide 20 per day Daily limit 20 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No statewide length limits ### Blue catfish: Buggs Island Lake/Kerr Reservoir (including the Staunton River to Difficult Creek), the Dan River to the Banister River 20 per day Daily limit 20 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Only 1 blue catfish per day may be longer than 32 inches ### Blue catfish: Lake Gaston, and the James River and its tributaries below the fall line down to a line from Hog Point (Surry County) to the mouth of College Creek (James City County) ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Only 1 blue catfish per day may be longer than 32 inches ### Blue catfish: all other rivers below the fall line, including the tidal James downstream of the Hog Point to College Creek line ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No length limits ### All catfish: South Holston Reservoir 20 per day Daily limit 20 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Only 1 catfish per day may be longer than 34 inches Gear for catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) Optional gear for catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Several states set size caps on large catfish, so know what you are holding. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Catfish rods Monster Catfish Casting Rod See on Amazon : Monster Catfish Casting Rod , opens in a new tab - Braided line KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line See on Amazon : KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Catfish baits Triple S Channel Catfish Dip Bait Cheese Flavor See on Amazon : Triple S Channel Catfish Dip Bait Cheese Flavor , opens in a new tab - Fish handling gloves Lindy Fish Handling Glove Puncture-Proof and Cut Resistant Fish-Grabbing Glove See on Amazon : Lindy Fish Handling Glove Puncture-Proof and Cut Resistant Fish-Grabbing Glove , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - The fall line separates the coastal-plain rivers (where the no-limit rules apply) from the piedmont and mountain waters above it. - The 2026 digest flags changed blue catfish rules: unlimited harvest of any size in the York and Rappahannock rivers and their tributaries below the fall line, and in the tidal James below the freshwater-saltwater demarcation line (see p. 24 of the digest). ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Virginia · Catfish Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) in Virginia? Channel, white and flathead catfish, statewide: 20 per day. Size rule: No length limits. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Which regulations do these Virginia figures come from? January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026, as published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Last verified 2026-10-24. ## Source Agency Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Official source Creel (harvest) and length limits, 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating (pp. 22–25): Virginia DWR https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/media/creel-and-length-limits.pdf Also checked - Fishing regulations: Virginia DWR - Fishing licenses: Virginia DWR Last verified 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) rules in other states - Catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Unlimited. Minimum length 13 inches. - Minnesota catfish (channel and flathead) 5 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 24 inches. - Ohio catfish (blue, flathead and channel) No limit. No minimum length. - Texas catfish (channel, blue and flathead) 25 per day, any combination. No minimum length; only 10 of the 25 may be 20 inches or longer. ## More in Virginia - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Virginia bluegill and sunfish 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia crappie (black and white) 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits. - Virginia largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia muskellunge 1 per day. Minimum length 40 inches. - Virginia northern pike (and chain pickerel) 5 per day, northern pike and chain pickerel combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia striped bass 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined. Minimum length 20 inches. - Virginia trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 6 trout per day. No trout under 7 inches. - Virginia walleye (and saugeye) 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. - Virginia white bass 5 per day. No statewide length limit. - Virginia yellow perch No daily limit (yellow and white perch). No statewide length limit. - Virginia hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Virginia dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Virginia resident $28 · nonresident $72 - Virginia deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/virginia/crappie/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/virginia/crappie/ - Home - Fishing - Virginia - Crappie (black and white) VA · Crappie (black and white) # Virginia crappie (black and white) limits Virginia’s daily crappie bag is 25 black and white crappie combined, with no statewide length limit. A handful of big reservoirs add a 9- or 10-inch minimum, and Lake Gaston and part of the New River have no daily limit. Verified 2026-10-24 Updated 2026-10-24 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026. ### Statewide 25 per day Daily limit 25 per day, black and white crappie combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No statewide length limits ### Lake Gaston and the New River from the Virginia–North Carolina line to the New–Little River confluence in Grayson County ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No length limits listed ### Buggs Island Lake/Kerr Reservoir (including the Staunton River to Difficult Creek), the Dan River to the Banister River, Briery Creek and Sandy River reservoirs 25 per day Daily limit 25 per day, combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No crappie under 9 inches ### Flannagan Reservoir 25 per day Daily limit 25 per day, combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No crappie under 10 inches ### South Holston Reservoir 15 per day Daily limit 15 per day, combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No crappie under 10 inches Gear for crappie (black and white) Optional gear for crappie (black and white) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Crappie minimum lengths are easy to miss on a busy bite, so measure. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Ultralight rods Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods See on Amazon : Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods , opens in a new tab - Spinning reels KastKing Brutus Spinning Fishing Reels See on Amazon : KastKing Brutus Spinning Fishing Reels , opens in a new tab - Monofilament line Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Smaller lakes can post their own rules on site, and posted rules apply. - The digest groups sunfish and bluegill separately; this page covers crappie only. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Virginia · Crappie Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for crappie (black and white) in Virginia? Statewide: 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. Size rule: No statewide length limits. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Which regulations do these Virginia figures come from? January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026, as published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Last verified 2026-10-24. ## Source Agency Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Official source Creel (harvest) and length limits, 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating (pp. 22–25): Virginia DWR https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/media/creel-and-length-limits.pdf Also checked - Fishing regulations: Virginia DWR - Fishing licenses: Virginia DWR Last verified 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Crappie (black and white) rules in other states - Crappie (black and white) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana crappie 25 per day. No minimum length. - Minnesota crappie (white and black) 10 combined, possession limit. No statewide minimum size listed in this table. - Ohio crappie (black and white) No daily limit. No minimum length. - Texas crappie (white and black) 25 per day, any combination. Minimum length 10 inches. ## More in Virginia - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Virginia bluegill and sunfish 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) 20 per day. No length limits. - Virginia largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia muskellunge 1 per day. Minimum length 40 inches. - Virginia northern pike (and chain pickerel) 5 per day, northern pike and chain pickerel combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia striped bass 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined. Minimum length 20 inches. - Virginia trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 6 trout per day. No trout under 7 inches. - Virginia walleye (and saugeye) 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. - Virginia white bass 5 per day. No statewide length limit. - Virginia yellow perch No daily limit (yellow and white perch). No statewide length limit. - Virginia hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Virginia dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Virginia resident $28 · nonresident $72 - Virginia deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/virginia/largemouth-bass/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/virginia/largemouth-bass/ - Home - Fishing - Virginia - Largemouth bass VA · Largemouth bass # Virginia largemouth bass limits Virginia lets you keep five largemouth and smallmouth bass a day, counted together, with no length limit on most waters. A long list of lakes and rivers is the exception, using minimums, “only two under 14 inches” caps or protected slots, so check the water you are fishing. Verified 2026-10-24 Updated 2026-10-24 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026. ### Statewide (waters with no listed exception) 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No statewide length limit Alabama and spotted bass have no statewide daily limit or length limit. ### Buggs Island Lake/Kerr Reservoir, Lake Gaston, Leesville Reservoir, Smith Mountain Lake and tributaries below Niagara Dam, Staunton (Roanoke) River below Difficult Creek, Dan River below Union Street Dam in Danville 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day, with no more than 2 under 14 inches Dates Year-round (as printed) Max 2 under 14 in. 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 14" Size rule Only 2 of the 5 may be under 14 inches A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Lake Moomaw 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 12" Size rule Minimum length 12 inches (both species) ### Flannagan Reservoir, Claytor Lake, South Holston Reservoir 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Flannagan: largemouth 12 inches, smallmouth 15 inches. Claytor: smallmouth 14 inches. South Holston: smallmouth 15 inches. Only the species named has a minimum at Claytor and South Holston. ### Briery Creek Lake 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Fish 16 to 24 inches must be released; only 1 per day may be longer than 24 inches ### James River (Jackson–Cowpasture confluence in Botetourt County to the 14th Street Bridge in Richmond) and the New River (Fields Dam to the West Virginia line, plus listed tributaries, not Claytor Lake) 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Fish 14 to 22 inches must be released; only 1 per day may be longer than 22 inches ### Shenandoah River (North Fork, South Fork and mainstem) 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Fish 11 to 14 inches must be released ### Clinch River (Scott, Wise, Russell and Tazewell counties), Levisa Fork (Buchanan County), North Fork Holston River (Route 91 bridge near Saltville to the Tennessee line) 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Nothing under 20 inches may be kept; only 1 per day may be longer than 20 inches ### Staunton (Roanoke) River from Leesville Dam to the mouth of Difficult Creek 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No smallmouth under 20 inches; only 1 smallmouth per day longer than 20 inches ### Virginia tidal tributaries of the Potomac above the Route 301 bridge 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No bass under 15 inches from March 1 through June 15 Gear for largemouth bass Optional gear for largemouth bass anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Measure against the minimum length before you keep a fish. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Baitcasting reels SOUGA DC Baitcaster Reel See on Amazon : SOUGA DC Baitcaster Reel , opens in a new tab - Spinning rods Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod See on Amazon : Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod , opens in a new tab - Fluorocarbon line Seaguar STS Trout/Steelhead Freshwater 100% Fluorocarbon Fishing Line Leader See on Amazon : Seaguar STS Trout/Steelhead Freshwater 100% Fluorocarbon Fishing Line Leader , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Many smaller lakes and boat-access areas have rules posted on site, and posted regulations are in effect; the digest says they also appear on the DWR website. - Creel limits are per person per day. Measure total length, as shown in the digest’s measuring diagram. - This list covers the major exceptions printed in the 2026 digest. Confirm the exact boundaries of a river section before you keep a fish. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Virginia · Largemouth bass Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for largemouth bass in Virginia? Statewide (waters with no listed exception): 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. Size rule: No statewide length limit. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Which regulations do these Virginia figures come from? January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026, as published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Last verified 2026-10-24. ## Source Agency Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Official source Creel (harvest) and length limits, 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating (pp. 22–25): Virginia DWR https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/media/creel-and-length-limits.pdf Also checked - Fishing regulations: Virginia DWR - Fishing licenses: Virginia DWR Last verified 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Largemouth bass rules in other states - Largemouth bass limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches. - Minnesota largemouth bass Catch-and-release only. No keeping. - Ohio largemouth bass 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined. Minimum length 12 inches. - Texas largemouth bass 5 fish, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Minimum length 14 inches. ## More in Virginia - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Virginia bluegill and sunfish 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) 20 per day. No length limits. - Virginia crappie (black and white) 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits. - Virginia muskellunge 1 per day. Minimum length 40 inches. - Virginia northern pike (and chain pickerel) 5 per day, northern pike and chain pickerel combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia striped bass 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined. Minimum length 20 inches. - Virginia trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 6 trout per day. No trout under 7 inches. - Virginia walleye (and saugeye) 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. - Virginia white bass 5 per day. No statewide length limit. - Virginia yellow perch No daily limit (yellow and white perch). No statewide length limit. - Virginia hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Virginia dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Virginia resident $28 · nonresident $72 - Virginia deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/virginia/muskellunge/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/virginia/muskellunge/ - Home - Fishing - Virginia - Muskellunge VA · Muskellunge # Virginia muskellunge limits Virginia allows one muskellunge a day statewide, and it must be at least 40 inches long. The New River from Claytor Dam down to the West Virginia line has its own seasonal size rule: from June 1 to the last day of February, muskies from 40 to 48 inches must be released, and from March 1 to May 31 nothing under 48 inches may be kept. Verified 2026-11-02 Updated 2026-11-02 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026. ### Statewide (waters with no listed exception) 1 per day Daily limit 1 per day Dates Open all year Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 INCHES 40" Size rule Minimum length 40 inches A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### New River, Claytor Dam downstream to the Virginia–West Virginia line (June 1 to the last day of February) 1 per day Daily limit 1 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No muskellunge from 40 to 48 inches may be kept DWR lists this as the only geographic exception to the statewide muskie rule. The table states the 40–48 inch protection without saying whether fish under 40 inches may be kept here, so ask DWR before keeping a fish under 40 inches on this stretch. ### New River, Claytor Dam downstream to the Virginia–West Virginia line (March 1 to May 31) 1 per day Daily limit 1 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 INCHES 48" Size rule Minimum length 48 inches Gear for muskellunge Optional gear for muskellunge anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Muskie rules hinge on length, so a board long enough to measure the fish is the most useful item here. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes 51 Inch Fishing Ruler for Boat Waterproof Fishing Measuring Tape Black Self… See on Amazon : 51 Inch Fishing Ruler for Boat Waterproof Fishing Measuring Tape Black Self… , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Where to fish: DWR's species page names portions of the James, New and Shenandoah rivers and the upper Tennessee River basin; the digest's fishing guide also lists Rural Retreat, Hungry Mother and Burke lakes and the Clinch River. Muskies are not native to Virginia; the first were stocked in the New River watershed in 1963, and DWR says most reservoir populations are kept up by stocking, while the James and New rivers sustain themselves. - Muskellunge are a Virginia game fish. It is unlawful to have more than the daily creel limit in possession while afield or on the water, and fish kept alive count toward it. - A muskie of 40 inches or 15 pounds qualifies for a DWR Trophy Fish Award. The state record (musky, tiger musky included) is 45 lb 8 oz from the New River, June 1, 2007. - DWR advises against targeting muskies when summer water is warm: they stop feeding around 84°F and are stressed by heat. - These figures come from the 2026 digest, which runs to Dec. 31, 2026. We will re-check this page when the 2027 digest is published. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Virginia · Muskellunge Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for muskellunge in Virginia? Statewide (waters with no listed exception): 1 per day. Size rule: Minimum length 40 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Which regulations do these Virginia figures come from? January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026, as published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Last verified 2026-11-02. ## Source Agency Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Official source Creel (harvest) and length limits, 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating (p. 23): Virginia DWR https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/media/creel-and-length-limits.pdf Also checked - 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating digest (game fish list and general rules p. 14; species guide; state records p. 56; Trophy Fish sizes p. 57): Virginia DWR - Muskellunge species profile (where to fish, management): Virginia DWR - Fishing regulations: Virginia DWR Last verified 2026-11-02 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Muskellunge rules in other states - Muskellunge limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Minimum length 36 inches. - Minnesota muskellunge (and tiger muskie) 1 per day (also the possession limit). Minimum length 54 inches. - Ohio muskellunge 1 per day. No minimum length. ## More in Virginia - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Virginia bluegill and sunfish 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) 20 per day. No length limits. - Virginia crappie (black and white) 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits. - Virginia largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia northern pike (and chain pickerel) 5 per day, northern pike and chain pickerel combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia striped bass 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined. Minimum length 20 inches. - Virginia trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 6 trout per day. No trout under 7 inches. - Virginia walleye (and saugeye) 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. - Virginia white bass 5 per day. No statewide length limit. - Virginia yellow perch No daily limit (yellow and white perch). No statewide length limit. - Virginia hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Virginia dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Virginia resident $28 · nonresident $72 - Virginia deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/virginia/northern-pike/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/virginia/northern-pike/ - Home - Fishing - Virginia - Northern pike (and chain pickerel) VA · Northern pike (and chain pickerel) # Virginia northern pike (and chain pickerel) limits Virginia allows 5 northern pike and chain pickerel a day, the two species counted together, with no statewide length limit. The only listed exception is Lake Gaston and Buggs Island (Kerr), where there is no daily limit. Pike fishing here is a stocked fishery: DWR's hatchery program keeps pike in a handful of lakes such as Lake Frederick, Lake Laura and Motts Run Reservoir. Verified 2026-11-01 Updated 2026-11-01 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026. ### Statewide (waters with no listed exception) 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day, northern pike and chain pickerel combined Dates Open all year Size rule No statewide length limit A pike and a pickerel both count toward the same 5. ### Lake Gaston and Buggs Island Lake/Kerr Reservoir ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit (pike and pickerel) Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No length limit Gear for northern pike (and chain pickerel) Optional gear for northern pike (and chain pickerel) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Pike have sharp teeth, so leaders, pliers and gloves are about handling, not just catching. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Baitcasting rods Pflueger President Casting Rod See on Amazon : Pflueger President Casting Rod , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Where to find them: DWR lists Hidden Valley Lake, Lake Arrowhead, Lake Frederick, Lake Laura and Motts Run Reservoir as recently stocked pike waters, and the digest's public-lakes table also marks pike at Skidmore Lake. DWR notes that few Virginia waters stay cool enough, with enough oxygen, to hold pike through the summer. - Northern pike and chain pickerel are both Virginia game fish. A legally kept pike may be used as bait only if fished whole (and it still counts toward your 5); it may not be used as cut bait, and while fishing you may not remove the head or tail or otherwise change it so its species, length or count can't be checked. - It is unlawful to have more than the daily creel limit in possession while afield or on the water, and fish kept alive count toward it. - A northern pike of 30 inches or 6 pounds qualifies for a DWR Trophy Fish Award (chain pickerel: 24 inches or 4 pounds). The state record pike, 31 lb 4 oz, came from Motts Run Reservoir in 1994. - These figures come from the 2026 digest, which runs to Dec. 31, 2026. We will re-check this page when the 2027 digest is published. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Virginia · Northern pike Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for northern pike (and chain pickerel) in Virginia? Statewide (waters with no listed exception): 5 per day, northern pike and chain pickerel combined. Size rule: No statewide length limit. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Which regulations do these Virginia figures come from? January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026, as published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Last verified 2026-11-01. ## Source Agency Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Official source Creel (harvest) and length limits, 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating (p. 23): Virginia DWR https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/media/creel-and-length-limits.pdf Also checked - 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating digest (game fish list and general rules p. 14; game fish as bait p. 20; public lakes guide pp. 49–51; state records p. 56; Trophy Fish sizes p. 57): Virginia DWR - Northern Pike species profile (stocked waters): Virginia DWR - Fishing regulations: Virginia DWR Last verified 2026-11-01 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Northern pike (and chain pickerel) rules in other states - Northern pike (and chain pickerel) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana northern pike 3 per day. Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer. - Minnesota northern pike 2 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 40 inches; all fish from 30 to 40 inches must be released immediately. ## More in Virginia - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Virginia bluegill and sunfish 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) 20 per day. No length limits. - Virginia crappie (black and white) 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits. - Virginia largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia muskellunge 1 per day. Minimum length 40 inches. - Virginia striped bass 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined. Minimum length 20 inches. - Virginia trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 6 trout per day. No trout under 7 inches. - Virginia walleye (and saugeye) 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. - Virginia white bass 5 per day. No statewide length limit. - Virginia yellow perch No daily limit (yellow and white perch). No statewide length limit. - Virginia hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Virginia dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Virginia resident $28 · nonresident $72 - Virginia deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/virginia/striped-bass/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/virginia/striped-bass/ - Home - Fishing - Virginia - Striped bass VA · Striped bass # Virginia striped bass limits For landlocked striped bass and their white bass hybrids, Virginia's statewide limit is 4 a day and nothing under 20 inches. Buggs Island Lake (Kerr), Claytor Lake, Lake Gaston and Smith Mountain Lake replace that rule for part or all of the year. Striped bass may not be possessed at all in the Meherrin, Nottoway, Blackwater (Chowan drainage), North Landing and Northwest rivers, their tributaries, and Back Bay. Verified 2026-11-04 Updated 2026-11-04 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026. ### Statewide landlocked waters (no listed exception) 4 per day Daily limit 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined Dates Open all year Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 20" Size rule Minimum length 20 inches The 2026 digest sets a year-round season for freshwater fish other than the trout closures and some nongame methods. This row is the landlocked rule. Coastal fish are a different row below. A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### Buggs Island Lake (Kerr Reservoir), including the Staunton (Roanoke) River and its tributaries to Leesville Dam and the Dan River and its tributaries to the Union Street Dam (Danville) 2 per day Daily limit 2 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined Dates October 1 through May 31 Size rule Only fish from 20 to 26 inches may be kept DWR's line bars any striped bass or hybrid under 20 inches or over 26 inches. ### Buggs Island Lake (Kerr Reservoir), including the Staunton (Roanoke) River to Leesville Dam and the Dan River to the Union Street Dam (Danville) 4 per day Daily limit 4 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined Dates June 1 through September 30 Size rule No length limit ### Claytor Lake and its tributaries 2 per day Daily limit 2 per day, striped bass and hybrid bass combined Dates September 16 through June 30 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 20" Size rule Minimum length 20 inches ### Claytor Lake and its tributaries 4 per day Daily limit 4 per day, striped bass and hybrid bass combined Dates July 1 through September 15 Size rule No length limit ### Lake Gaston 4 per day Daily limit 4 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined Dates October 1 through May 31 Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 20" Size rule Minimum length 20 inches ### Lake Gaston 4 per day Daily limit 4 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined Dates June 1 through September 30 Size rule No length limit ### Smith Mountain Lake and its tributaries, including the Roanoke River upstream to Niagara Dam 2 per day Daily limit 2 per day, in the aggregate (combined) Dates November 1 through May 31 Size rule No striped bass from 30 to 40 inches may be kept The length line names striped bass and does not mention hybrids. It also does not say whether a fish under 30 inches or over 40 inches may be kept, so ask DWR before you keep one outside that range. ### Smith Mountain Lake and its tributaries, including the Roanoke River upstream to Niagara Dam 2 per day Daily limit 2 per day, in the aggregate (combined) Dates June 1 through October 31 Size rule No length limit ### Anadromous (coastal) striped bass above the fall line in all coastal rivers of the Chesapeake Bay, and Crane Lake (City of Suffolk) ? check source Daily limit Check source (set by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission) Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No length limit is printed in the DWR table DWR's exception columns say none apply. The digest says coastal striped bass rules, above and below the fall line in tidal Chesapeake rivers, are set by the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (mrc.virginia.gov). This page does not restate a VMRC bag. ### Meherrin, Nottoway, Blackwater (Chowan drainage), North Landing and Northwest rivers and their tributaries, plus Back Bay ? Daily limit None: no harvest or possession Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No possession The heading on this row says striped bass. It does not say hybrid striped bass. Gear for striped bass Optional gear for striped bass anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Several of these rules are length rules, including slots, so measure before a fish goes in the livewell. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes Affrolling 2 Pcs 36 Inch Fish Measuring Tape Stickers See on Amazon : Affrolling 2 Pcs 36 Inch Fish Measuring Tape Stickers , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - White bass are a different row in the same table: 5 a day with no statewide length limit, 10 a day and 14 inches on Gaston and Buggs Island, and no harvest on South Holston. A white bass does not count in the striped bass bag. - Striped bass are a Virginia game fish. It is unlawful to have more than the daily creel limit in possession while afield or on the water, and fish kept alive count toward it. - A striped bass of 37 inches or 20 pounds qualifies for a DWR Trophy Fish Award. A hybrid striped bass award (24 inches or 8 pounds) is only for Lake Anna, Claytor Lake, Carvins Cove and Flannagan Reservoir. The state record striped bass is 53 lb 7 oz from Leesville Reservoir (March 16, 2000). - DWR's species page says striped bass are native to tributaries of Albemarle Sound, the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic, and have been stocked in reservoirs. Coastal anglers call them rockfish. The page describes two distinct tooth patches on the tongue. - These figures come from the 2026 digest, which runs to Dec. 31, 2026. The regulations page still links only the 2026 PDFs. We will re-check this page when the 2027 digest is published. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Virginia · Striped bass Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for striped bass in Virginia? Statewide landlocked waters (no listed exception): 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined. Size rule: Minimum length 20 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Which regulations do these Virginia figures come from? January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026, as published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Last verified 2026-11-04. ## Source Agency Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Official source Creel (harvest) and length limits, 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating (p. 23): Virginia DWR https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/media/creel-and-length-limits.pdf Also checked - 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating digest (year-round season and VMRC pointer p. 20; creel table p. 23; game fish and possession p. 14; species notes; state records p. 56; Trophy Fish sizes p. 57): Virginia DWR - Striped bass species profile: Virginia DWR - Fishing regulations: Virginia DWR Last verified 2026-11-04 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Striped bass rules in other states - Striped bass limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana striped bass 2 per day. No minimum length. - Texas striped bass 5 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined. Minimum length 18 inches. ## More in Virginia - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Virginia bluegill and sunfish 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) 20 per day. No length limits. - Virginia crappie (black and white) 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits. - Virginia largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia muskellunge 1 per day. Minimum length 40 inches. - Virginia northern pike (and chain pickerel) 5 per day, northern pike and chain pickerel combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 6 trout per day. No trout under 7 inches. - Virginia walleye (and saugeye) 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. - Virginia white bass 5 per day. No statewide length limit. - Virginia yellow perch No daily limit (yellow and white perch). No statewide length limit. - Virginia hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Virginia dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Virginia resident $28 · nonresident $72 - Virginia deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/virginia/trout/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/virginia/trout/ - Home - Fishing - Virginia - Trout (brook, brown and rainbow) VA · Trout (brook, brown and rainbow) # Virginia trout (brook, brown and rainbow) limits Virginia never closes trout season. The statewide rule is 6 trout a day, none under 7 inches. Delayed harvest streams are catch-and-release with artificial lures from Oct. 1 to May 31, urban program waters drop to 4 a day, and fishing designated stocked water from Oct. 1 to June 15 takes a separate trout license. Verified 2026-10-27 Updated 2026-10-27 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 (trout season itself is open year-round). ### Statewide (waters without a special rule) 6 per day Daily limit 6 trout per day Dates Open all year Size rule No trout under 7 inches ### Delayed harvest waters (listed streams, e.g. Accotink Creek, Back Creek, Chestnut Creek, Pedlar River, Roanoke River sections) 0 kept Daily limit Catch-and-release only; no trout in possession Dates Oct. 1 – May 31 Size rule Artificial lures only, and no bait may be carried From June 1 through Sept. 30 these streams fall back to the ordinary stocked-water rules. ### Urban program waters 4 per day Daily limit 4 trout per day Dates Open all year Size rule No trout under 7 inches A trout license is needed here only from Nov. 1 through Apr. 30. ### Youth-only stocked trout waters (age 15 and under) 3 per day Daily limit 3 trout per day Dates Apr. 1 – June 15 (youth-only period) Size rule No trout under 7 inches ### Shenandoah National Park streams open to harvest 6 per day Daily limit 6 trout per day Dates Open all year Size rule Brook trout 9 inches minimum; brown and rainbow trout 7 inches minimum Single-point-hook artificial lures only. Streams not open to harvest are catch-and-release; brown trout may not be released. ### South Holston Reservoir 7 per day Daily limit 7 trout per day, no more than 2 lake trout Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No minimum length A Virginia trout license is required to fish for or keep trout here. Gear for trout (brook, brown and rainbow) Optional gear for trout (brook, brown and rainbow) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Trout rules differ by water, so check the entry for the stream or lake you will fish. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Ultralight rods Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods See on Amazon : Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods , opens in a new tab - Fly rod and reel kits SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners See on Amazon : SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Designated stocked trout waters need a trout license on top of a freshwater license from Oct. 1 through June 15. From June 16 through Sept. 30 no trout license is needed there. - On stocked trout water you must stop once you reach the daily limit, a trout put on a stringer or in a cooler counts and cannot be swapped, and angling hours run from 5 a.m. to one hour after sunset. - Many wild-trout and special regulation streams set their own limits and some need a free landowner permit card; Mossy Creek (Augusta County) is one. - Fee fishing areas (Clinch Mountain, Crooked Creek, Douthat) need a daily permit as well as a license. - Residents and nonresidents under 16 need neither a fishing license nor a trout license. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Virginia · Trout Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for trout (brook, brown and rainbow) in Virginia? Statewide (waters without a special rule): 6 trout per day. Size rule: No trout under 7 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Which regulations do these Virginia figures come from? January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 (trout season itself is open year-round), as published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Last verified 2026-10-27. ## Source Agency Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Official source Trout Season and Limits: Virginia DWR https://dwr.virginia.gov/fishing/trout/season-and-limits/ Also checked - License requirements for trout fishing: Virginia DWR - Delayed harvest waters: Virginia DWR - Creel (harvest) and length limits, 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating (p. 23): Virginia DWR - 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating digest, Trout Fishing Guide (pp. 29–35): Virginia DWR Last verified 2026-10-27 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Trout (brook, brown and rainbow) rules in other states - Trout (brook, brown and rainbow) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Minimum length 7 inches. - Minnesota trout (stream trout and lake trout) 5 stream trout combined. Only 1 may be over 16 inches. - Ohio trout 5 fish, trout combined. No minimum length. - Texas trout (rainbow and brown) 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined. No minimum length. ## More in Virginia - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Virginia bluegill and sunfish 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) 20 per day. No length limits. - Virginia crappie (black and white) 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits. - Virginia largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia muskellunge 1 per day. Minimum length 40 inches. - Virginia northern pike (and chain pickerel) 5 per day, northern pike and chain pickerel combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia striped bass 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined. Minimum length 20 inches. - Virginia walleye (and saugeye) 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. - Virginia white bass 5 per day. No statewide length limit. - Virginia yellow perch No daily limit (yellow and white perch). No statewide length limit. - Virginia hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Virginia dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Virginia resident $28 · nonresident $72 - Virginia deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/virginia/walleye/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/virginia/walleye/ - Home - Fishing - Virginia - Walleye (and saugeye) VA · Walleye (and saugeye) # Virginia walleye (and saugeye) limits Virginia allows 5 walleye and saugeye a day combined, and none may be shorter than 18 inches. Claytor Lake and the New River up to Fries Dam are stricter: 2 walleye a day with a protected 19–28 inch slot. Sauger have a separate limit of 2 a day. Verified 2026-10-26 Updated 2026-10-26 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026. ### Statewide 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches ### Claytor Lake and the New River upstream to Fries Dam (Grayson County) 2 per day Daily limit 2 walleye per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No walleye from 19 to 28 inches may be kept ### Sauger, statewide (separate species line) 2 per day Daily limit 2 per day Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No statewide length limits Gear for walleye (and saugeye) Optional gear for walleye (and saugeye) anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Walleye rules often hinge on length, so a reliable ruler matters. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Spinning rods 2 Piece 7 Feet Spinning Rod 24 Ton Carbon Fiber Spincasting Fishing Rod with 2… See on Amazon : 2 Piece 7 Feet Spinning Rod 24 Ton Carbon Fiber Spincasting Fishing Rod with 2… , opens in a new tab - Spinning reels KastKing Brutus Spinning Fishing Reels See on Amazon : KastKing Brutus Spinning Fishing Reels , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - Smaller lakes can post their own rules on site, and posted rules apply. - The 2026 digest covers the calendar year; check for the 2027 edition after Jan. 1. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Virginia · Walleye Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for walleye (and saugeye) in Virginia? Statewide: 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. Size rule: No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Which regulations do these Virginia figures come from? January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026, as published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Last verified 2026-10-26. ## Source Agency Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Official source Creel (harvest) and length limits, 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating (p. 23): Virginia DWR https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/media/creel-and-length-limits.pdf Also checked - Fishing regulations: Virginia DWR Last verified 2026-10-26 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Walleye (and saugeye) rules in other states - Walleye (and saugeye) limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana walleye (with sauger and saugeye) 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. - Minnesota walleye 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same). Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession. - Ohio walleye 6 fish, walleye, sauger and saugeye combined. No minimum length. - Texas walleye 5 fish, with no more than 2 under 16 inches. No minimum length. ## More in Virginia - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Virginia bluegill and sunfish 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) 20 per day. No length limits. - Virginia crappie (black and white) 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits. - Virginia largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia muskellunge 1 per day. Minimum length 40 inches. - Virginia northern pike (and chain pickerel) 5 per day, northern pike and chain pickerel combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia striped bass 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined. Minimum length 20 inches. - Virginia trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 6 trout per day. No trout under 7 inches. - Virginia white bass 5 per day. No statewide length limit. - Virginia yellow perch No daily limit (yellow and white perch). No statewide length limit. - Virginia hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Virginia dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Virginia resident $28 · nonresident $72 - Virginia deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/virginia/white-bass/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/virginia/white-bass/ - Home - Fishing - Virginia - White bass VA · White bass # Virginia white bass limits Virginia's statewide white bass limit is 5 a day with no length limit. Lake Gaston and Buggs Island Lake (Kerr Reservoir), with the Staunton (Roanoke) River up to Leesville Dam and the Dan River up to Danville's Union Street Dam, allow 10 a day but nothing under 14 inches. South Holston Reservoir is catch-and-release only for white bass. Verified 2026-11-03 Updated 2026-11-03 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026. ### Statewide (waters with no listed exception) 5 per day Daily limit 5 per day Dates Open all year Size rule No statewide length limit ### Lake Gaston and Buggs Island Lake/Kerr Reservoir, including the Staunton (Roanoke) River and its tributaries to Leesville Dam and the Dan River and its tributaries to the Union Street Dam (Danville) 10 per day Daily limit 10 per day Dates Open all year Release May keep 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 INCHES 14" Size rule Minimum length 14 inches A measuring board for this length rule. The name is the Amazon listing title. Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : measuring board , opens in a new tab As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Affiliate link. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through this link, at no extra cost to you. Disclosure . ### South Holston Reservoir (shared with Tennessee) ? Daily limit None: no harvest or possession Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule Catch and release only; every white bass must be released South Holston straddles the Tennessee line. A Virginia or Tennessee resident license plus the South Holston Reservoir License (currently $21 a year) lets you fish both states' impounded waters there, and the reservoir's own creel table repeats that every white bass must be released. Gear for white bass Optional gear for white bass anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Several states cap how many big white bass you keep or set a minimum length, so measure as you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes 36" Fish Measuring Ruler Sticker See on Amazon : 36" Fish Measuring Ruler Sticker , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - White bass are separate from striped bass and the striped bass x white bass hybrids, which have their own 4-a-day, 20-inch statewide rule and several reservoir exceptions in the same table. - The 14-inch rule is not only for the two lakes: it also covers the Staunton River up to Leesville Dam and the Dan River up to the Union Street Dam, where DWR says white bass are caught during the spawning run. - White bass are a Virginia game fish. It is unlawful to have more than the daily creel limit in possession while afield or on the water, and fish kept alive count toward it. - DWR's species guide names Buggs Island, Smith Mountain, Claytor and Leesville lakes and the New River, plus the Dan and Staunton during spawning, as the best white bass waters. A white bass of 16 inches or 2 pounds earns a Trophy Fish Award; the state record is 6 lb 13 oz from Lake Orange (July 31, 1989). - These figures come from the 2026 digest, which runs to Dec. 31, 2026. We will re-check this page when the 2027 digest is published. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Virginia · White bass Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for white bass in Virginia? Statewide (waters with no listed exception): 5 per day. Size rule: No statewide length limit. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Which regulations do these Virginia figures come from? January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026, as published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Last verified 2026-11-03. ## Source Agency Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Official source Creel (harvest) and length limits, 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating (p. 23): Virginia DWR https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/media/creel-and-length-limits.pdf Also checked - 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating digest (South Holston rules p. 13; game fish list and general rules p. 14; species guide p. 40; state records p. 56; Trophy Fish sizes p. 57): Virginia DWR - White bass species profile: Virginia DWR - Fishing regulations: Virginia DWR Last verified 2026-11-03 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## White bass rules in other states - White bass limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana white bass 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches. - Ohio white bass 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches. - Texas white bass 25 per day. Minimum length 10 inches. ## More in Virginia - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Virginia bluegill and sunfish 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) 20 per day. No length limits. - Virginia crappie (black and white) 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits. - Virginia largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia muskellunge 1 per day. Minimum length 40 inches. - Virginia northern pike (and chain pickerel) 5 per day, northern pike and chain pickerel combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia striped bass 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined. Minimum length 20 inches. - Virginia trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 6 trout per day. No trout under 7 inches. - Virginia walleye (and saugeye) 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. - Virginia yellow perch No daily limit (yellow and white perch). No statewide length limit. - Virginia hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Virginia dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Virginia resident $28 · nonresident $72 - Virginia deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/virginia/yellow-perch/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/virginia/yellow-perch/ - Home - Fishing - Virginia - Yellow perch VA · Yellow perch # Virginia yellow perch limits Virginia sets no statewide daily limit and no statewide length limit for perch; yellow and white perch are listed together. Two waters differ: Lake Moomaw allows 10 perch a day, and in the tidal rivers of the Chesapeake Bay below the fall line you may not keep a yellow perch under 9 inches. Verified 2026-10-30 Updated 2026-10-30 ## Limits at a glance Regulation period: January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026. ### Statewide (waters with no listed exception) ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit (yellow and white perch) Dates Open all year Size rule No statewide length limit ### Lake Moomaw 10 per day Daily limit 10 per day (yellow and white perch) Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No length limit listed for this lake ### Tidal rivers of the Chesapeake Bay below the fall line ∞ no daily limit Daily limit No daily limit listed Dates Year-round (as printed) Size rule No yellow perch under 9 inches Gear for yellow perch Optional gear for yellow perch anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Perch limits are counted in fish, so keep a tally as you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Ultralight rods Wild Streams Ultralight Spinning&Casting Trout Rod See on Amazon : Wild Streams Ultralight Spinning&Casting Trout Rod , opens in a new tab - Crappie jigs Crappie Jigs Kit with Tube Baits See on Amazon : Crappie Jigs Kit with Tube Baits , opens in a new tab ## Watch for - On tidal rivers, below the designated license lines (for example the Potomac at the Route 301 bridge, the Rappahannock at the Route 360 bridge, and the York system at the Route 33 bridges) either a freshwater or a saltwater license is valid; upstream of those lines you need a freshwater license. - Virginia residents under 16 do not need a fishing license. - These figures come from the 2026 digest, which runs to Dec. 31, 2026. We will re-check them when the 2027 digest is published. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Virginia · Yellow perch Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Quick answers What is the daily limit for yellow perch in Virginia? Statewide (waters with no listed exception): No daily limit (yellow and white perch). Size rule: No statewide length limit. Other waters and date windows have different rules; see the table. Verify with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Which regulations do these Virginia figures come from? January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026, as published by Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. Last verified 2026-10-30. ## Source Agency Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Official source Creel (harvest) and length limits, 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating (p. 23): Virginia DWR https://dwr.virginia.gov/wp-content/uploads/media/creel-and-length-limits.pdf Also checked - 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating digest (license information and tidal license lines, pp. 8–12): Virginia DWR - Lake Moomaw: Virginia DWR Last verified 2026-10-30 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. ## Yellow perch rules in other states - Yellow perch limits by state Side-by-side comparison - Indiana yellow perch No daily limit. No minimum length. - Minnesota yellow perch 20 per day; possession limit 40. No minimum length. - Ohio yellow perch 30 per day. No minimum length. ## More in Virginia - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Virginia bluegill and sunfish 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) 20 per day. No length limits. - Virginia crappie (black and white) 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits. - Virginia largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia muskellunge 1 per day. Minimum length 40 inches. - Virginia northern pike (and chain pickerel) 5 per day, northern pike and chain pickerel combined. No statewide length limit. - Virginia striped bass 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined. Minimum length 20 inches. - Virginia trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 6 trout per day. No trout under 7 inches. - Virginia walleye (and saugeye) 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. - Virginia white bass 5 per day. No statewide length limit. - Virginia hub All pages for this state - Free fishing days Virginia dates and who qualifies - License fee ranking Virginia resident $28 · nonresident $72 - Virginia deer seasons Season dates, bag rules and license fees - Guides How to read regulations --- ## /fishing/walleye/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/walleye/ - Home - Fishing - Walleye Fishing · Walleye # Walleye limits by state Daily limits, length rules and Lake Erie exceptions. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions. Verified 2026-11-02 Gear → Updated 2026-11-02 ## Walleye: state by state The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish. State Statewide headline Rules listed Regulation period Verified Indiana 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. Statewide, south of State Road 26 7 April 2026 through March 31, 2027 2026-10-26 Minnesota 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same). Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession. Inland waters statewide 2 March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-10-23 Ohio 6 fish, walleye, sauger and saugeye combined. No minimum length. Statewide public waters (where no site-specific rule applies) 4 March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-10-30 Texas 5 fish, with no more than 2 under 16 inches. No minimum length. Statewide public fresh water (unless a water body has its own exception) 2 Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027 2026-11-02 Virginia 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. Statewide 3 January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 2026-10-26 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Walleye Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Download this data CSV · limits-walleye.csv JSON · limits-walleye.json 18 rows, built from the verified data on this site only. Each row includes source_url and last_verified . Data last modified 2026-11-02 . Facts restated from official state wildlife agency sources; always verify with the agency before you fish or hunt. FishLimit is independent and is not a legal source of regulations. See the methodology . Gear for walleye Optional gear for walleye anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Walleye rules often hinge on length, so a reliable ruler matters. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### Rods, reels and line - Spinning rods Berkley Lightning Rod Spinning Fishing Rod See on Amazon : Berkley Lightning Rod Spinning Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Shakespeare Excursion Spinning Rod See on Amazon : Shakespeare Excursion Spinning Rod , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Spinning rods , opens in a new tab - Spinning reels Daiwa Crossfire LT Spinning Reel See on Amazon : Daiwa Crossfire LT Spinning Reel , opens in a new tab - Handing LITE II Freshwater Spinning Reel See on Amazon : Handing LITE II Freshwater Spinning Reel , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Spinning reels , opens in a new tab - Braided line KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line See on Amazon : KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Braided line , opens in a new tab ### Rigs and nets - Walleye jigs and rigs Dr. Fish 10pk Walleye Rigs Kit 47"/15LB Mono Crawler Harness Spinner Rig See on Amazon : Dr. Fish 10pk Walleye Rigs Kit 47"/15LB Mono Crawler Harness Spinner Rig , opens in a new tab - Walleye Rigs 16lb Walleye Spinner Rig Crawler Harness See on Amazon : Walleye Rigs 16lb Walleye Spinner Rig Crawler Harness , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Walleye jigs and rigs , opens in a new tab - Landing nets PLUSINNO Fly Fishing Net See on Amazon : PLUSINNO Fly Fishing Net , opens in a new tab - Telescoping Metal Lock Fishing Net Blue Aluminum Alloy Rubber Fish Net See on Amazon : Telescoping Metal Lock Fishing Net Blue Aluminum Alloy Rubber Fish Net , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Landing nets , opens in a new tab ### Measuring and keeping fish fresh - Fish measuring boards Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab - Hard coolers Coleman Xtreme Rolling Cooler with Wheels See on Amazon : Coleman Xtreme Rolling Cooler with Wheels , opens in a new tab - Coleman Xtreme Rolling Cooler with Wheels See on Amazon : Coleman Xtreme Rolling Cooler with Wheels , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hard coolers , opens in a new tab ## Walleye pages - Indiana walleye limits Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife - Minnesota walleye limits Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Ohio walleye limits Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife - Texas walleye limits Texas Parks & Wildlife Department - Virginia walleye limits Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources ## Other species - Largemouth bass limits by state - Trout limits by state - Catfish limits by state - Crappie limits by state - Northern pike limits by state - Yellow perch limits by state - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state - Muskellunge limits by state - White bass limits by state - Striped bass limits by state ## Plan the trip - When the statewide limit does not apply - Checklist before you go - How to read a regulation page - What a slot limit means Minnesota and Texas walleye examples - How to measure a fish - Keeping fish cold - Free fishing days - License fee ranking - Indiana hub - Minnesota hub - Ohio hub - Texas hub - Virginia hub - All fishing regulations --- ## /fishing/white-bass/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/white-bass/ - Home - Fishing - White bass Fishing · White bass # White bass limits by state Daily limits and length rules for white bass, including combined bags with hybrid striped bass and big-lake exceptions. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions. Verified 2026-11-03 Gear → Updated 2026-11-03 ## White bass: state by state The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish. State Statewide headline Rules listed Regulation period Verified Indiana 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches. Statewide (lakes, rivers and streams away from the Ohio River) 3 April 2026 through March 31, 2027 2026-11-03 Ohio 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches. Statewide public waters (where no Lake Erie, Ohio River or site-specific rule applies) 4 March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-11-03 Texas 25 per day. Minimum length 10 inches. Statewide public fresh water (no listed exception) 3 Sept. 1, 2026 through Aug. 31, 2027 2026-11-03 Virginia 5 per day. No statewide length limit. Statewide (waters with no listed exception) 3 January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 2026-11-03 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. White bass Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . Not added yet for white bass: Minnesota. We add a page only after reading the figures in the state’s own regulations. ## Download this data CSV · limits-white-bass.csv JSON · limits-white-bass.json 13 rows, built from the verified data on this site only. Each row includes source_url and last_verified . Data last modified 2026-11-03 . Facts restated from official state wildlife agency sources; always verify with the agency before you fish or hunt. FishLimit is independent and is not a legal source of regulations. See the methodology . Gear for white bass Optional gear for white bass anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Several states cap how many big white bass you keep or set a minimum length, so measure as you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Fish measuring boards Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes 6 Pcs Fish Ruler Decal Fish Measuring Tape Sticker for Boat Adhesive Fishing… See on Amazon : 6 Pcs Fish Ruler Decal Fish Measuring Tape Sticker for Boat Adhesive Fishing… , opens in a new tab - Ultralight rods Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods See on Amazon : Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods , opens in a new tab ## White bass pages - Indiana white bass limits Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife - Ohio white bass limits Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife - Texas white bass limits Texas Parks & Wildlife Department - Virginia white bass limits Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources ## Other species - Largemouth bass limits by state - Walleye limits by state - Trout limits by state - Catfish limits by state - Crappie limits by state - Northern pike limits by state - Yellow perch limits by state - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state - Muskellunge limits by state - Striped bass limits by state ## Plan the trip - When the statewide limit does not apply - Checklist before you go - How to read a regulation page - Free fishing days - License fee ranking - Indiana hub - Ohio hub - Texas hub - Virginia hub - All fishing regulations --- ## /fishing/yellow-perch/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/fishing/yellow-perch/ - Home - Fishing - Yellow perch Fishing · Yellow perch # Yellow perch limits by state Daily and possession limits for yellow perch, including Lake Erie zones and border waters. Statewide headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Open a state for water-specific exceptions. Verified 2026-10-30 Gear → Updated 2026-10-30 ## Yellow perch: state by state The first row of each state page is its statewide rule. Many states add lake, river or zone exceptions, so treat this table as a starting point and open the state page before you keep a fish. State Statewide headline Rules listed Regulation period Verified Indiana No daily limit. No minimum length. Inland waters, statewide 2 April 2026 through March 31, 2027 2026-10-30 Minnesota 20 per day; possession limit 40. No minimum length. Inland waters, statewide 8 March 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 2026-10-30 Ohio 30 per day. No minimum length. Statewide public waters (where no site-specific rule applies) 5 March 1, 2026 through Feb. 28, 2027 (Lake Erie perch limits: May 1, 2026 – Apr. 30, 2027) 2026-10-30 Virginia No daily limit (yellow and white perch). No statewide length limit. Statewide (waters with no listed exception) 3 January 2026 through Dec. 31, 2026 2026-10-30 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Yellow perch Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . Not added yet for yellow perch: Texas. We add a page only after reading the figures in the state’s own regulations. ## Download this data CSV · limits-yellow-perch.csv JSON · limits-yellow-perch.json 18 rows, built from the verified data on this site only. Each row includes source_url and last_verified . Data last modified 2026-10-30 . Facts restated from official state wildlife agency sources; always verify with the agency before you fish or hunt. FishLimit is independent and is not a legal source of regulations. See the methodology . Gear for yellow perch Optional gear for yellow perch anglers. None of it changes the limits on this page. Perch limits are counted in fish, so keep a tally as you go. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### A few picks - Ultralight rods Wild Streams Ultralight Spinning&Casting Trout Rod See on Amazon : Wild Streams Ultralight Spinning&Casting Trout Rod , opens in a new tab - Crappie jigs Crappie Jigs Kit with Tube Baits See on Amazon : Crappie Jigs Kit with Tube Baits , opens in a new tab - Bobbers and floats 12 Pcs Fishing Bobbers Floats,Snap-on Fishing Bobber Fishing Float Corks… See on Amazon : 12 Pcs Fishing Bobbers Floats,Snap-on Fishing Bobber Fishing Float Corks… , opens in a new tab ## Yellow perch pages - Indiana yellow perch limits Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife - Minnesota yellow perch limits Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Ohio yellow perch limits Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife - Virginia yellow perch limits Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources ## Other species - Largemouth bass limits by state - Walleye limits by state - Trout limits by state - Catfish limits by state - Crappie limits by state - Northern pike limits by state - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state - Muskellunge limits by state - White bass limits by state - Striped bass limits by state ## Plan the trip - When the statewide limit does not apply - Checklist before you go - How to read a regulation page - Keeping fish cold - Daily vs. possession limits Minnesota perch: 20 a day, 40 in possession - Fishing with kids - Free fishing days - License fee ranking - Indiana hub - Minnesota hub - Ohio hub - Virginia hub - All fishing regulations --- ## /gear/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/gear/ - Home - Gear Shop gear # Gear Optional gear for the water and for deer season, grouped by use. Each group links to the guides and regulation pages it relates to, and out to Amazon for the products. Gear never changes what we report: limits and seasons come only from official agency pages. Fishing gear → Updated 2026-11-04 As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are Amazon listing titles, shortened. We show no prices or ratings, so check each listing before you buy. Fishing gear - Rods, reels and combos - Line and leaders - Tackle, lures and bait - Waders and boots - Coolers and fish care - License, measuring and handling - Sun, weather and comfort Deer-season gear - Be seen and stay warm - See, carry and sit - After the harvest ## Fishing gear Optional gear for a day on the water, grouped the way you pack it. None of it changes a limit or a license rule. ### Rods, reels and combos What it's for From a first spincast kit to a baitcasting setup. Combos bundle the rod and reel so you are not matching them yourself. Read first: Checklist before you go fishing · What to bring on a free fishing day · Gear for largemouth bass · Fishing limits by species - Spincast combos Zebco 202 & 404 Spincast Reels and Fishing Rod Combos See on Amazon : Zebco 202 & 404 Spincast Reels and Fishing Rod Combos , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Spincast combos , opens in a new tab - Rod and reel combos Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo See on Amazon : Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Rod and reel combos , opens in a new tab - Baitcasting combos Kilitn Fishing Rod and Reel Combo See on Amazon : Kilitn Fishing Rod and Reel Combo , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Baitcasting combos , opens in a new tab - Fly rod and reel kits Fly Fishing Rod Combo See on Amazon : Fly Fishing Rod Combo , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fly rod and reel kits , opens in a new tab - Travel and telescopic rods Telescopic Fishing Rod and Reel Combo,Spinning Travel Kit See on Amazon : Telescopic Fishing Rod and Reel Combo,Spinning Travel Kit , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Travel and telescopic rods , opens in a new tab - Spinning rods 2 Piece 7 Feet Spinning Rod 24 Ton Carbon Fiber Spincasting Fishing Rod with 2… See on Amazon : 2 Piece 7 Feet Spinning Rod 24 Ton Carbon Fiber Spincasting Fishing Rod with 2… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Spinning rods , opens in a new tab - Baitcasting rods Pflueger President Casting Rod See on Amazon : Pflueger President Casting Rod , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Baitcasting rods , opens in a new tab - Ultralight rods HANDING M1 BFS Rod Ultralight & Light Rod 2-Piece Trout Fishing Rod See on Amazon : HANDING M1 BFS Rod Ultralight & Light Rod 2-Piece Trout Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Ultralight rods , opens in a new tab - Catfish rods Ugly Stik Catfish Special Spinning Fishing Rod See on Amazon : Ugly Stik Catfish Special Spinning Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Catfish rods , opens in a new tab - Spinning reels KastKing Brutus Spinning Fishing Reels See on Amazon : KastKing Brutus Spinning Fishing Reels , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Spinning reels , opens in a new tab - Baitcasting reels SOUGA DC Baitcaster Reel See on Amazon : SOUGA DC Baitcaster Reel , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Baitcasting reels , opens in a new tab - Bank rod holders 2 Pcs Fishing Rod Holder See on Amazon : 2 Pcs Fishing Rod Holder , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Bank rod holders , opens in a new tab ### Line and leaders What it's for Monofilament, fluorocarbon and braid each behave differently. Wire leaders matter for toothy fish. Read first: Gear for walleye · Gear for northern pike · How to release a fish · Northern pike limits - Monofilament line Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Monofilament line , opens in a new tab - Fluorocarbon line Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon Fishing Line/Leader Material See on Amazon : Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon Fishing Line/Leader Material , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fluorocarbon line , opens in a new tab - Braided line Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Braided line , opens in a new tab - Wire leaders Fishing Leaders with Swivels See on Amazon : Fishing Leaders with Swivels , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Wire leaders , opens in a new tab ### Tackle, lures and bait What it's for Hooks, floats and the lures that go with the species you chase, plus somewhere to keep them. Read first: Gear for crappie · Gear for catfish · What a slot limit means · Largemouth bass limits · Walleye limits - Tackle boxes Plano Angled Tackle System with Three 3560 Stowaway Boxes See on Amazon : Plano Angled Tackle System with Three 3560 Stowaway Boxes , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Tackle boxes , opens in a new tab - Tackle bags Ghosthorn Waterproof Fishing Tackle Bag with 4 3600 Boxes Lure Organizer See on Amazon : Ghosthorn Waterproof Fishing Tackle Bag with 4 3600 Boxes Lure Organizer , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Tackle bags , opens in a new tab - Hook, sinker and swivel kits MadBite by KastKing Compact Fishing Tackle Kit for Bass Trout Panfish See on Amazon : MadBite by KastKing Compact Fishing Tackle Kit for Bass Trout Panfish , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hook, sinker and swivel kits , opens in a new tab - Circle hooks Search on Amazon : Circle hooks , opens in a new tab - Bobbers and floats 12 Pcs Fishing Bobbers Floats,Snap-on Fishing Bobber Fishing Float Corks… See on Amazon : 12 Pcs Fishing Bobbers Floats,Snap-on Fishing Bobber Fishing Float Corks… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Bobbers and floats , opens in a new tab - Soft plastic baits PLUSINNO Wacky Worm Fishing Lure Kit See on Amazon : PLUSINNO Wacky Worm Fishing Lure Kit , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Soft plastic baits , opens in a new tab - Crankbaits TRUSCEND Swimmax Easy Catch Fishing Lures with BKK Hooks See on Amazon : TRUSCEND Swimmax Easy Catch Fishing Lures with BKK Hooks , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Crankbaits , opens in a new tab - Inline spinners 20PCS Spinner Baits and Trout Lures Kit See on Amazon : 20PCS Spinner Baits and Trout Lures Kit , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Inline spinners , opens in a new tab - Crappie jigs Crappie Tube Lures Jig Heads Soft Plastic Baits Worms Kit See on Amazon : Crappie Tube Lures Jig Heads Soft Plastic Baits Worms Kit , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Crappie jigs , opens in a new tab - Walleye jigs and rigs Walleye Rigs 16lb Walleye Spinner Rig Crawler Harness See on Amazon : Walleye Rigs 16lb Walleye Spinner Rig Crawler Harness , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Walleye jigs and rigs , opens in a new tab - Pike spoons and lures Brass Back 1 oz Fishing Spoons See on Amazon : Brass Back 1 oz Fishing Spoons , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Pike spoons and lures , opens in a new tab - Catfish baits Mr. Whiskers Catfish Punch Bait See on Amazon : Mr. Whiskers Catfish Punch Bait , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Catfish baits , opens in a new tab ### Waders and boots What it's for Waders reach water you cannot cast to from the bank; wading boots add grip on slick rock; waterproof boots do for bank fishing. Read first: Gear for trout · When a stream is not safe to wade · Clean, drain, and dry your gear · Trout limits by state - Chest waders TIDEWE Chest Waders for Men Women See on Amazon : TIDEWE Chest Waders for Men Women , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Chest waders , opens in a new tab - Wading boots Paramount Outdoors Stonefly Cleated and Felt Sole Wading Shoe Fly Fishing Boot… See on Amazon : Paramount Outdoors Stonefly Cleated and Felt Sole Wading Shoe Fly Fishing Boot… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Wading boots , opens in a new tab - Waterproof boots Search on Amazon : Waterproof boots , opens in a new tab ### Coolers and fish care What it's for Keep the fish you plan to eat cold on the ride home, and know the limit before you fill the cooler. Read first: How to read bag and size limits · Keeping fish cold on the way home · Catfish limits · Crappie limits - Hard coolers Coleman Classic Series Insulated Portable Hard Cooler See on Amazon : Coleman Classic Series Insulated Portable Hard Cooler , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hard coolers , opens in a new tab - Soft coolers RealCool 35/45 Can Collapsible Soft Cooler Bag See on Amazon : RealCool 35/45 Can Collapsible Soft Cooler Bag , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Soft coolers , opens in a new tab - Reusable ice packs Cool Coolers by Fit & Fresh XL Reusable Slim Ice Packs For Coolers See on Amazon : Cool Coolers by Fit & Fresh XL Reusable Slim Ice Packs For Coolers , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Reusable ice packs , opens in a new tab - Fish stringers CONSIO 16 ft Fishing Stringer Fish Stringer Holder for Caught Fish 8 See on Amazon : CONSIO 16 ft Fishing Stringer Fish Stringer Holder for Caught Fish 8 , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish stringers , opens in a new tab - Insulated fish bags THKFISH Insulated Fish Cooler Bag See on Amazon : THKFISH Insulated Fish Cooler Bag , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Insulated fish bags , opens in a new tab ### License, measuring and handling What it's for Carry the license, measure against the minimum length, and handle and release fish safely. Read first: License holders and measuring tools · How to measure a fish · License fee ranking · Free fishing days - License holders and lanyards Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard & Clip See on Amazon : Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard & Clip , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : License holders and lanyards , opens in a new tab - Waterproof pouches and dry bags CACOE Floatable Waterproof Phone Pouch 2 Pack Up to 7.0",Black+Green See on Amazon : CACOE Floatable Waterproof Phone Pouch 2 Pack Up to 7.0",Black+Green , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Waterproof pouches and dry bags , opens in a new tab - Fish measuring boards Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes 36" Fish Measuring Ruler Sticker See on Amazon : 36" Fish Measuring Ruler Sticker , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish rulers and measuring tapes , opens in a new tab - Fish scales 440lb/200kg Digital Crane Scale See on Amazon : 440lb/200kg Digital Crane Scale , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish scales , opens in a new tab - Fish grippers Fish Lip Gripper with Scale See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper with Scale , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish grippers , opens in a new tab - Fishing pliers Professional 8.4“ Fishing Plier with Safety Lock and Anti Loss Rope See on Amazon : Professional 8.4“ Fishing Plier with Safety Lock and Anti Loss Rope , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fishing pliers , opens in a new tab - Hook removers RoundFunny 6 Fish Hook Remover Tool See on Amazon : RoundFunny 6 Fish Hook Remover Tool , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hook removers , opens in a new tab - Landing nets High Strength Large Landing Net See on Amazon : High Strength Large Landing Net , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Landing nets , opens in a new tab - Line cutters and snips Beyond Fishing Quick Snips Line Cutter See on Amazon : Beyond Fishing Quick Snips Line Cutter , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Line cutters and snips , opens in a new tab - Fish handling gloves Lindy Fish Handling Glove Puncture-Proof and Cut Resistant Fish-Grabbing Glove See on Amazon : Lindy Fish Handling Glove Puncture-Proof and Cut Resistant Fish-Grabbing Glove , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish handling gloves , opens in a new tab ### Sun, weather and comfort What it's for Small things that make a long day outside easier. Read first: What to bring on a free fishing day · Fishing with kids · State hubs - Sun protection shirts Search on Amazon : Sun protection shirts , opens in a new tab - Polarized sunglasses ANCHOR Floating Polarized Fishing Sunglasses for Men and Women Lightweight… See on Amazon : ANCHOR Floating Polarized Fishing Sunglasses for Men and Women Lightweight… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Polarized sunglasses , opens in a new tab - Rain jackets Outdoor Ventures Men's Packable Rain Jacket Waterproof Lightweight Raincoat See on Amazon : Outdoor Ventures Men's Packable Rain Jacket Waterproof Lightweight Raincoat , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Rain jackets , opens in a new tab - Sport sunscreen Banana Boat Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion See on Amazon : Banana Boat Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Sport sunscreen , opens in a new tab - Insect repellent Repel 100 Mosquito & Insect Repellent 1 Oz See on Amazon : Repel 100 Mosquito & Insect Repellent 1 Oz , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Insect repellent , opens in a new tab - Insulated bottles POWCAN 26 oz Insulated Water Bottle with 2-in-1 Straw and Spout Lid See on Amazon : POWCAN 26 oz Insulated Water Bottle with 2-in-1 Straw and Spout Lid , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Insulated bottles , opens in a new tab - First aid kits 211 PCS Waterproof First Aid Kit See on Amazon : 211 PCS Waterproof First Aid Kit , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : First aid kits , opens in a new tab ## Deer-season gear Accessories for deer season: be seen, stay warm, carry and care for the harvest. Rules for blaze orange vary by state, season and weapon, so check your agency first. ### Be seen and stay warm What it's for Blaze orange and warmth for the stand. Confirm your state’s exact orange rule on the agency page before you buy. Read first: What to bring for opening day · Hunting license, deer permit, and tag · Deer seasons by state - Blaze orange vests Browning 3051000105 Vest Safety See on Amazon : Browning 3051000105 Vest Safety , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Blaze orange vests , opens in a new tab - Blaze orange hats Hot Shot Men’s Thinsulate Acrylic Cuff Knit Hat See on Amazon : Hot Shot Men’s Thinsulate Acrylic Cuff Knit Hat , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Blaze orange hats , opens in a new tab - Blaze orange jackets and hoodies Search on Amazon : Blaze orange jackets and hoodies , opens in a new tab - Blaze orange gloves Blaze Orange Camouflage Shooting Gloves See on Amazon : Blaze Orange Camouflage Shooting Gloves , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Blaze orange gloves , opens in a new tab - Hand warmers HotHands Variety Pack See on Amazon : HotHands Variety Pack , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hand warmers , opens in a new tab - Toe warmers HotHands Bigfoot Adhesive Toe Warmer See on Amazon : HotHands Bigfoot Adhesive Toe Warmer , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Toe warmers , opens in a new tab - Wool boot socks RealTree Heavyweight Merino Wool Tall All Season Boot Socks 1 Pair See on Amazon : RealTree Heavyweight Merino Wool Tall All Season Boot Socks 1 Pair , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Wool boot socks , opens in a new tab ### See, carry and sit What it's for Light for the walk in and out, optics, a pack and something to sit on. Read first: How to read deer season dates · Hunting license, deer permit, and tag · Deer seasons by state - Headlamps Energizer PRO-400 Headlamps for Adults See on Amazon : Energizer PRO-400 Headlamps for Adults , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Headlamps , opens in a new tab - Headlamps with a red-light mode 1300LM LED Headlamp Rechargeable with Green & Red Light See on Amazon : 1300LM LED Headlamp Rechargeable with Green & Red Light , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Headlamps with a red-light mode , opens in a new tab - Binoculars 10x42 Binoculars for Adults See on Amazon : 10x42 Binoculars for Adults , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Binoculars , opens in a new tab - Laser rangefinders REVASRI Hunting Laser Rangefinder with Rechargeable Battery 1000 Yards Hunting… See on Amazon : REVASRI Hunting Laser Rangefinder with Rechargeable Battery 1000 Yards Hunting… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Laser rangefinders , opens in a new tab - Daypacks Hunting Backpack, Durable Hunting Packs for Men See on Amazon : Hunting Backpack, Durable Hunting Packs for Men , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Daypacks , opens in a new tab - Seat cushions Allen Company Vanish Seat Cushion See on Amazon : Allen Company Vanish Seat Cushion , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Seat cushions , opens in a new tab ### After the harvest What it's for Gloves, bags and a way to move the animal, once you have tagged it by the book. Read first: What to bring for opening day · Hunting license, deer permit, and tag · Hunting regulations - Field dressing gloves Honeydak 30 Pairs Field Dressing Gloves Disposable Long Short PVC See on Amazon : Honeydak 30 Pairs Field Dressing Gloves Disposable Long Short PVC , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Field dressing gloves , opens in a new tab - Game bags Allen CompanyHunting Accessories Game Bags See on Amazon : Allen CompanyHunting Accessories Game Bags , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Game bags , opens in a new tab - Deer drags and harnesses Deer Drag Harness, Heavy Duty Deer Drag Strap Orange Puller Sled Rope with… See on Amazon : Deer Drag Harness, Heavy Duty Deer Drag Strap Orange Puller Sled Rope with… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Deer drags and harnesses , opens in a new tab - Game hoists and gambrels Hunting Game Hoist Gambrel with Deer Hanger See on Amazon : Hunting Game Hoist Gambrel with Deer Hanger , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Game hoists and gambrels , opens in a new tab - Outdoor wet wipes Unscented Body Wipes for Camping See on Amazon : Unscented Body Wipes for Camping , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Outdoor wet wipes , opens in a new tab Verify with your state agency. 72 gear categories are listed. Blaze orange, license and tagging rules differ by state, so confirm them on the agency’s page before you buy or go. --- ## /guides/catch-and-release-fish-handling/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/catch-and-release-fish-handling/ - Home - Guides - How to handle a fish you plan to release Guide # How to handle a fish you plan to release Catch-and-release handling restated from NOAA Fisheries, the National Park Service, and Texas Parks & Wildlife. No new bag limits. Updated 2026-10-27 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-27 Releasing a fish is not automatic conservation. A fish that is played until it quits, dropped on a dry dock, and held up for a long photo can die after you think you let it go. NOAA Fisheries, the National Park Service, and Texas Parks & Wildlife each publish handling advice. This page restates what those three sources say, in our own words, and points you at the length and bag rules that decide whether you must release the fish in the first place. We checked the NOAA page, the Park Service page, and the catch-and-release tips in the Texas Outdoor Annual on Oct. 27, 2026. Those documents are national or Texas-specific. They are not a substitute for a state rule that requires a certain hook or forbids a certain method. If a regulation on this site says a water is artificial-lures-only or catch-and-release-only, that rule controls. ## Decide before the fish is tired The kindest release is the one you planned. If you already know the fish is short of a minimum, inside a protected slot, or past your daily bag, you do not need a hero photo. Land it, unhook it, and put it back. Read the limit before you go. The bag and size guide defines daily bag, possession, minimum length, and slot. The measuring guide is the straight-line method Texas publishes, with a warning that your state may define length differently. Species pages list the numbers we have verified: - Largemouth bass - Walleye - Trout - Northern pike - Crappie - Catfish A fish you put on a stringer, in a cooler, or in a livewell is generally a fish you are keeping. Texas’s walleye page on this site notes that fish held that way count toward possession. Do not “sort” a limit by holding extra fish alive and releasing the small ones at the ramp if the agency forbids culling. We have not published a culling rule for every state. Check the agency page linked on the species page. ## Land it before it is exhausted All three sources say the same thing in different words: do not play the fish to exhaustion. A long fight builds up waste in the muscle and leaves the fish too weak to hold itself upright. Use tackle that can land the fish you are fishing for. Ultralight gear on a large fish makes a long fight. That is a handling problem, not a badge. NOAA’s list adds two gear choices that are about survival, not about catching more fish. Circle hooks, barbless hooks, or hooks with the barb pinched down are easier to remove. Non-stainless hooks are more likely to corrode if one is left in a fish. Texas tells anglers to fish barbless or to pinch the barb with pliers, and says most hooks will not rust out, so you should try to remove them. Some fisheries require circle hooks. We have not copied those requirements onto this page. If you fish salt water or a specific trout stream, read that regulation. The Park Service recommends a landing net with a large frame and a shallow bag of rubber or soft knotless mesh, because knotted nylon removes slime and snags fins. Texas does not contradict that. Have the net in the water, not stored under a seat, when the fish is close. ## Hands, gills, and the clock Dry hands, dry gloves, and a dry boat carpet wipe off the mucus that protects a fish from infection. NOAA says to handle the fish as little as possible and only with wet hands, and to avoid the eyes and gills. The Park Service says the same about wet hands or wet gloves, and says never to hold a fish by the gills. Texas says to wet your hands so you do not remove that slime. Time out of water is the other half. Texas says to keep that time no longer than you can hold your breath. NOAA says less than 60 seconds is ideal if the fish has to come out. The practical version: set the hook tool, the measuring board, and the phone down before you lift. If you need a second photo, put the fish back in the net in the water between shots. How you support the body matters. NOAA says not to hang a fish by the lip or mouth alone, and to support the weight along the body if it is out of the water. Texas is more specific about smaller fish: under 5 pounds, a vertical hold by the lower jaw is the method they describe, and a horizontal hold by the jaw needs a second hand under the body. A big fish held out horizontally by the jaw can damage the jaw. Support the belly. Do not gaff a fish you plan to release. NOAA says that plainly. A gaff is a keeping tool. ## Hooks you cannot reach If the hook slides out, take it. If it is in the throat or the gut and will not back out, both NOAA and the Park Service say to cut the line as close to the hook as you can and leave the hook. Yanking it does more harm than the steel. Pliers or a dehooker are for hooks you can see. They are not a reason to perform surgery on the dock. Texas points anglers who need more detail, including what to do with an overinflated air bladder, to the agency’s own catch-and-release page. Barotrauma, the gas buildup that keeps a deep-caught fish from swimming down, is a saltwater and deep-lake problem. NOAA describes signs such as bulging eyes, a stomach pushed into the mouth, a bloated belly, and lifted scales, and says a fish caught deeper than about 30 feet will generally feel some of it. The remedy NOAA describes is a release at depth, not a long revival on the surface. We are not repeating a venting procedure here. If you fish deep water, read the NOAA page and your state agency’s own instructions before you poke a fish. ## Letting it go The Park Service says to hold the fish upright in the water, in the net or in your hands, until the gills are moving and the fish can swim. If it is sluggish, face it into the current so water washes over the gills. Do not sweep it backward. In fast current, move to softer water so the fish is not swept away before it can swim. Let it leave on its own. Tossing it from shoulder height is not a release. Texas’s saltwater note, which we are not applying to every freshwater pond, says that a fish which cannot right itself or which shows a distended bladder needs the agency’s own release steps. Freshwater bass, crappie, and trout in shallow water usually need the simpler version: short fight, wet hands, fast unhooking, upright recovery. ## What this does not change Handling advice does not raise a bag limit, waive a license, or open a closed season. A protected slot still goes back even if you did everything right and the fish is fine. A fish over the bag still goes back. On a free fishing day , the license may be waived and the limits usually are not. Check the free fishing days hub for dates we have verified, and the species page for the limit. Pike and large catfish need extra care because of teeth and spines. Our northern pike gear guide and catfish gear guide cover leaders, gloves, and grippers. Those pages also link the limits. If you are keeping fish to eat, switch methods on purpose. A stringer and a cooler are for fish you will keep, and the cooler has its own rules of thumb from the Food and Drug Administration. See keeping fish cold . Do not mix a long photo session with a fish you have already decided to release. The links below are ordinary landing nets, hook tools, pliers, grippers, and gloves. Wet the gloves. Read the listing so you are not buying a knotted nylon net if you wanted a rubber one. None of this gear changes a regulation. ## Questions people ask ### How long should a fish stay out of the water? Texas Parks & Wildlife says no longer than you can hold your breath. NOAA Fisheries says less than 60 seconds is ideal if you must take the fish out. Have the hook tool and the camera ready before you lift. ### What if the hook is deep and will not come out? NOAA Fisheries and the National Park Service both say to cut the line as close to the hook as you can and leave the hook. Do not tear it out. ### Should I hold a bass by the jaw for a photo? Texas Parks & Wildlife says smaller fish under 5 pounds can be held vertically by the lower jaw, and that you should not hold a fish horizontally by the jaw unless your other hand supports the body. NOAA says not to suspend a fish by the lip alone. Support the belly. ### Does careful release change the bag limit? No. Handling advice is about survival. The bag, slot, and season still come from the state agency. A fish on a stringer or in a livewell counts as kept. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## Tools that shorten the time out of water A rubber or knotless landing net, a hook remover, and pliers let you unhook a fish without a long fight on the deck. A lip gripper is for control. 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Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/clean-drain-dry-fishing-gear/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/clean-drain-dry-fishing-gear/ - Home - Guides - Clean, drain, and dry your fishing gear Guide # Clean, drain, and dry your fishing gear The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service clean, drain, and dry steps for boats and fishing gear, restated in our words. State laws may add more. Updated 2026-10-27 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-27 A wet net, a pair of muddy waders, and a livewell that still has an inch of water in it are enough to move plants and tiny animals into the next lake. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service publishes a three-step routine for that problem and a fourth step for anglers. The campaign name most people have seen on a ramp sign, Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers, describes the same routine. This page restates those steps. It is not a statute, and it is not a claim that every state enforces them the same way. We read the Fish & Wildlife Service “Clean, Drain, Dry” story and the Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers prevention page on Oct. 27, 2026. ## What you are trying not to move The Service describes aquatic invasive species as plants, animals, or other organisms moved into a place where they can harm the environment, the economy, or health. The ones anglers and boaters move by accident include plants snagged on a trailer, mussels stuck to a hull, and larvae small enough to ride in bilge water. The Service’s “protect your waters” story lists ordinary paths: attached to a boat or trailer, carried in a livewell or motor, dumped with leftover bait, tangled on fishing line, or stuck to the soles of waders. It also says one organism, or in some cases a piece of a plant, can start a new population. You do not need to identify the species to interrupt that. You need to stop giving it a ride. Zebra mussel larvae are the example the Service uses for why draining matters: they are nearly invisible in water you meant to empty later. ## Clean Before you leave the access, take off the plants, animals, and mud you can see. That includes the trailer bunks, the anchor, the net, the boots, and the dog if the dog went swimming. Rinse. The Service recommends high pressure and hot water on hulls and equipment when you can do it safely, and low-pressure hot water, at least 120°F, in interior compartments. A motor flush with hot water for two minutes, or whatever the motor’s own manual says, is the step they describe for the engine. Hot water is doing two jobs. A rinse knocks organisms off. Heat often kills what the rinse missed. The Service says to keep 120°F water off your skin and to check that the equipment can take the heat. If you cannot use hot water, or if it would damage something, a tap-water rinse plus a real dry still helps. The Service does not recommend bleach or other chemical disinfectants on boats and fishing gear. Chemicals can damage equipment, harm you, and harm the place you dump them, and they are not reliable against every invader. Do this at the ramp or the pull-off, while the mud is still mud. Dried plants woven into a trailer frame are harder tomorrow. ## Drain Pull the plugs. Empty the motor, the bilge, the livewell, the bait bucket, and any cooler that sloshes lake water. The Service wants that done before you leave the access, not at a gas station on the highway and not in the next lake. Draining is what removes the organisms you cannot see. A plug left in “so the carpet stays wet” is the opposite of the step. If you use a livewell to hold fish you are keeping, empty it before you tow, and do not refill it with water from a different lake. Fish you are keeping belong on ice. That is a food-safety question as well as an invasive-species question. See keeping fish cold . ## Dry Dry everything for at least five days, or wipe it dry before you use it again. The Service is explicit that many organisms survive in standing water, which is why a damp net in a gear tub is not “dry enough.” Five days is the interval they publish. Wiping is the alternative when you will fish again sooner. Wiping means dry, including the seams of waders and the mesh of a net, not a glance. If you fish two lakes in one day, you cannot claim the five-day dry. You clean, drain, and wipe between them. That is the “every water body, every time” line. ## Dispose, the angler step The Service adds a fourth word for people who fish: dispose. Unwanted bait, worms, and fish parts go in the trash. If you keep live bait, drain the lake water out of the bucket and replace it with spring water or dechlorinated tap water. Never dump live fish or other organisms from one water into another. That last sentence is the one to remember when a child wants to “let the minnows go” at the end of the day. Those minnows may be legal bait where you bought them and a problem in the pond you are standing next to. We have not published baitfish rules by state. The species pages on this site are about bag and size limits for fish you catch, not about which bait you may use. Read the agency booklet before you carry bait across a state line or from a river into a trout stream. ## What this looks like with ordinary gear Waders and boots. Mud in the tread is habitat. Rinse the soles, feel the inside of the boot for grit, and hang them so they dry instead of sealing them in a tote. Our trout gear guide and wading safety guide are about wearing them. This page is about not wearing yesterday’s lake into today’s creek. Landing nets. Knotted mesh holds plants. Rubber and smooth bags rinse faster. Either way, they do not get tossed in the boat still dripping if the next stop is a different water. Tackle boxes. A box that fell in the bilge is wet equipment. Open it, dump the water, and let the lures dry so you are not carrying a film of lake water in the foam. Boats and kayaks. Hull, trailer, livewell, bilge, anchor rope. The Service’s motor-flush step applies if you have a motor. A kayak still has a cockpit that holds water. Sponge it. None of these steps change a bag limit or a license. They sit next to the pre-trip checklist as the last item before you drive away. ## State rules can be stricter We publish fishing limits, license fees, free days, and deer seasons for five states. We do not publish a comparison of aquatic-invasive-species laws. Some states inspect boats, some require plugs to be pulled, and some restrict bait. Those are real legal systems, and they are not all the same. Treat the federal steps as the minimum habit, then read the state agency before you assume the habit is all the law requires. The states we do cover still have agency pages for the fishing rules, and those booklets are where a bait or transport note would show up: - Texas hub - Ohio hub - Minnesota hub - Virginia hub - Indiana hub If you think you have found a new invasive species, the Fish & Wildlife Service says to note the exact location, take a photo if you can, and report it to the right authority or through the USGS sighting form linked from their clean-drain-dry page. We are not copying that form’s address here in case the form moves. Use the link on the Service’s page. ## What we will not tell you We will not tell you that a particular lake is “clean” and can be skipped. The Service’s wording is every water, every time, because you cannot see larvae. We will not tell you a chemical soak is a shortcut. The Service advises against that for boats and recreational gear. We will not tell you that wiping a trailer with a handful of grass counts. Visible plants come off, then you rinse and dry. The links below go to waders, boots, nets, and tackle boxes because those are objects the steps apply to. Buying new gear is not the step. Cleaning the gear you have is the step. If you do buy a net or a set of waders, rinse them before they ever touch a second lake, including the day you take them out of the package and straight to the water. ## Questions people ask ### What does clean, drain, and dry mean? The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service says to clean off visible plants, animals, and mud, drain water from motors, bilges, livewells, and anything else that holds water, and dry everything at least five days or wipe it dry before reuse. Anglers are also told to trash unwanted bait and fish parts. ### Is this a state fishing regulation? It is federal guidance for every water body, every time. States can add their own transport rules. We have not published a 50-state legal table. Check your state agency before you move a boat. ### Can I dump leftover live bait in the lake? No. The Fish & Wildlife Service says never to dump live fish or other organisms from one water into another. Unwanted bait, worms, and fish parts go in the trash. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## Gear you should assume is carrying something Waders, boots, landing nets, and tackle boxes are the items anglers move from lake to lake. The federal steps are about cleaning them, not about buying new ones. A net with a smooth rubber bag is easier to rinse than one that holds mud in the knots. - Chest waders TIDEWE Chest Waders for Men Women See on Amazon : TIDEWE Chest Waders for Men Women , opens in a new tab - Foxelli Chest Waders See on Amazon : Foxelli Chest Waders , opens in a new tab - TIDEWE Chest Waders for Men Women See on Amazon : TIDEWE Chest Waders for Men Women , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Chest waders , opens in a new tab - Wading boots FROGG TOGGS Men's Deep Current Durable Wading Boot See on Amazon : FROGG TOGGS Men's Deep Current Durable Wading Boot , opens in a new tab - Foxelli Wading Boots See on Amazon : Foxelli Wading Boots , opens in a new tab - Paramount Outdoors Stonefly Cleated and Felt Sole Wading Shoe Fly Fishing Boot… See on Amazon : Paramount Outdoors Stonefly Cleated and Felt Sole Wading Shoe Fly Fishing Boot… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Wading boots , opens in a new tab - Waterproof boots Search on Amazon : Waterproof boots , opens in a new tab - Landing nets Telescoping Metal Lock Fishing Net Blue Aluminum Alloy Rubber Fish Net See on Amazon : Telescoping Metal Lock Fishing Net Blue Aluminum Alloy Rubber Fish Net , opens in a new tab - High Strength Large Landing Net See on Amazon : High Strength Large Landing Net , opens in a new tab - Upgraded Foldable Floating Fishing Net See on Amazon : Upgraded Foldable Floating Fishing Net , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Landing nets , opens in a new tab - Tackle boxes Plano 2-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access See on Amazon : Plano 2-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access , opens in a new tab - Plano 3-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access See on Amazon : Plano 3-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access , opens in a new tab - Plano 7771-01 Guide Series Tackle System See on Amazon : Plano 7771-01 Guide Series Tackle System , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Tackle boxes , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Clean, Drain, Dry: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service https://www.fws.gov/story/clean-drain-dry Also checked - Prevention: clean, drain, dry: Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers - Protect your waters: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Last verified 2026-10-27 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/do-you-need-a-trout-stamp/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/do-you-need-a-trout-stamp/ - Home - Guides - Do you need a trout stamp? TX, OH, MN, VA and IN compared Guide # Do you need a trout stamp? TX, OH, MN, VA and IN compared Which states make you buy a trout stamp or trout license on top of a fishing license, what it costs, when it applies and who is exempt, from agency sources. Updated 2026-10-27 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-27 Of the five states we cover, Minnesota and Indiana make you add a trout/salmon stamp to your fishing license ($10 and $11), and Virginia makes you add a separate trout license, but only on designated stocked trout waters and only from Oct. 1 to June 15. Texas and Ohio list no trout stamp: the normal fishing license is what their license pages require. Prices and rules below were read on each agency’s site on Oct. 27, 2026. ## The five states side by side State Extra trout privilege? Price When or where it applies Who skips it Minnesota Trout/salmon stamp validation $10 Designated trout streams and lakes, Lake Superior, and having trout in possession anywhere Under 18, 65 and older, 24-hour and 72-hour license holders, license-exempt anglers Indiana Trout/salmon stamp $11, resident or nonresident Fishing for or taking trout or salmon in public water Under 18; included in the one-day and senior licenses; residents on free fishing days Virginia Trout license (designated stocked trout waters) Resident $28; nonresident $48 on the DWR license page Stocked trout waters Oct. 1 – June 15; urban program waters Nov. 1 – Apr. 30; South Holston Reservoir Under 16; free fishing days (per the 2026 digest) Texas None listed n/a A fishing license with the freshwater endorsement covers fresh water Nonresidents under 17 need no license Ohio None listed n/a The standard Ohio fishing license Under 16 need no license “None listed” means the agency’s own license table has no trout stamp or trout endorsement line. It does not mean trout are unregulated: Texas and Ohio both set daily trout limits, linked in the first column. ## State by state Minnesota. The $10 stamp is printed on your electronic license; that line is the only proof you need, and the DNR sells the actual picture stamp for 75 cents more if you want one. The trigger is broad: designated trout streams, designated trout lakes and Lake Superior all need it, and so does keeping a trout from any other lake. Trout received as a gift are the stated exception. Short-term 24-hour and 72-hour licenses do not need the stamp, which makes them the simple choice for a one-day trout trip. Indiana. The stamp costs $11 whether you live in Indiana or not, and it runs on the same April 1 – March 31 year as the license. The guide says you need both a valid license and the stamp to fish for or take trout and salmon in public water. A one-day license ($10 resident, $15 nonresident) already includes the trout/salmon privilege, as do the senior annual and Senior Fish for Life licenses. On the state’s free fishing days residents need neither. Virginia. Virginia’s version is a license, not a stamp, and it is tied to the water and the calendar. Designated stocked trout waters only count as such from Oct. 1 through June 15; outside that window you can fish them with your regular freshwater license. Urban program waters use a shorter window, Nov. 1 – April 30. Wild trout and many special regulation streams do not need the trout license, but some need a free landowner permit card, and most waters in the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests need a National Forest stamp. The DWR license page lists the trout license at $28 for residents and $48 for nonresidents. The 2026 printed digest says the nonresident price was cut to the resident price, so the two documents disagree; check the price at checkout. Texas. TPWD’s license page lists no trout stamp. What it does require is the right endorsement: a fishing license with a freshwater endorsement for fresh water, which the freshwater packages include. The Texas trout page has the daily limit. Ohio. Ohio’s 2026-27 license table has no trout stamp, so a regular resident or nonresident fishing license covers trout. Lake Erie trout and salmon have their own dates and minimum length in the same booklet; see the Ohio trout page . ## Before you go - Check the water, not just the state. Virginia’s rule depends on whether the stream is designated stocked water, and Minnesota’s on whether the water is designated trout water. Both agencies post those lists. - Short trips can be cheaper. In Indiana the one-day license includes trout; in Minnesota the 24- and 72-hour licenses skip the stamp. Our guide to short-term vs annual nonresident licenses and the license fee ranking have the base prices. - Free days. See free fishing days, explained and the free fishing days hub for verified dates. - Then read the limits. The trout comparison shows daily limits and seasons for all five states. ## Questions people ask ### Which of these states require a trout stamp? Minnesota ($10 trout/salmon stamp validation) and Indiana ($11 trout/salmon stamp) do. Virginia sells a separate trout license for designated stocked trout waters, needed Oct. 1 through June 15. Texas and Ohio list no trout stamp in their fishing license tables; a regular fishing license (with the freshwater endorsement in Texas) is what their license pages call for. ### Do kids need a trout stamp? Not in these states' rules as we read them. Minnesota exempts anglers under 18, Indiana exempts residents and nonresidents under 18 from both the license and the stamp, and Virginia exempts residents and nonresidents under 16 from the fishing and trout license. ### Do I need a trout stamp on a free fishing day? Indiana says residents need neither a license nor the trout/salmon stamp on its free fishing days. Virginia's 2026 digest says the trout license is not needed on free fishing days, but fee fishing areas still require their daily permit. ### Do I need a trout license in Virginia in summer? No, not for designated stocked trout waters from June 16 through Sept. 30. Urban program waters only need it from Nov. 1 through April 30. You still need a regular freshwater fishing license, and South Holston Reservoir needs a trout license to fish for or keep trout. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## Keeping the license and stamp together In Minnesota and Indiana the trout privilege is printed on or tied to your fishing license, and Virginia's trout license is a separate document. A clear holder on a lanyard keeps the paperwork dry on a stream, where you are more likely to be wading than sitting in a boat. - License holders and lanyards Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard & Clip See on Amazon : Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard & Clip , opens in a new tab - Vertical ID Card Name Tag Badge Holder with Waterproof Type Resealable Zip See on Amazon : Vertical ID Card Name Tag Badge Holder with Waterproof Type Resealable Zip , opens in a new tab - Waterproof Id Badge Holder with Lanyard See on Amazon : Waterproof Id Badge Holder with Lanyard , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : License holders and lanyards , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source License fees: Indiana DNR https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/licenses-and-permits/license-fees/ Also checked - 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide (license information and exemptions): Indiana DNR - Free fishing days: Indiana DNR - 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (Trout/Salmon Stamp): Minnesota DNR - License requirements for trout fishing: Virginia DWR - Fishing licenses: Virginia DWR - 2026 Virginia Freshwater Fishing & Boating digest (Trout Fishing Guide): Virginia DWR - Fishing licenses and packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department - 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (license information): ODNR Division of Wildlife Last verified 2026-10-27 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/fishing-day-checklist/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/fishing-day-checklist/ - Home - Guides - A checklist before you go fishing Guide # A checklist before you go fishing What to confirm before a fishing trip: water, limit, license or free day, measuring, weather, and cleaning gear. No new fees or seasons. Updated 2026-10-27 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-27 Most bad days start before the first cast. The license is at home, the lake has a different length limit than the statewide number you remember, or the stream is up and off color. A short checklist fixes that without adding gear you do not need. Nothing on this page is a new regulation. Where a rule matters, the link goes to a page that cites the agency, or to the agency itself. ## 1. Name the water, not just the state Statewide limits are the default. They are not always the rule on the lake or stream you are driving to. Ohio’s Lake Erie bass rules are not the inland bass rule. Minnesota’s Lake Superior walleye rule is not the inland walleye rule. Many Minnesota lakes have their own walleye entries. Texas publishes an exceptions list. Virginia’s trout license depends on whether the water is designated stocked water, and on the dates. Those are examples already on our pages, not a complete map. Open the species, then the state: - Largemouth bass by state - Walleye by state - Trout by state - Catfish by state - Crappie by state - Northern pike by state If you do not know how to read the table, start with how to read a fishing regulation page and when a statewide limit does not apply . Write down three things from the page: the daily bag, the size rule, and any season line. If the page says “check source” or the agency says a number will be announced later, do not fill the blank from memory or from a forum. ## 2. License, exemption, or free day You need a license unless that state exempts you or you are fishing on a free day that covers you and that water. Prices we have checked for a basic annual license are on the fee ranking . The break-even point between a one-day license and an annual license, for nonresidents in the five states we cover, is in short-term or annual . Trout add-ons are a separate question: do you need a trout stamp . Children are not exempt at the same age everywhere. The summary we have verified is in fishing with kids . Do not assume a child who is legal in your home state is legal on a trip. Free fishing days waive the license only where the agency says so, and they usually leave size and bag limits in place. Dates we have read are on the free fishing days hub , with a plain-language version in free fishing days, explained . If the agency page has not posted next year’s dates, we do not invent them. Neither should you. Put the license where a warden can see it without a search of the truck. A sleeve on a lanyard or a dry pouch for a phone copy is the usual fix. Confirm whether that state accepts a digital copy before you rely on the phone. We have not published a digital-license table. ## 3. Measuring and handling If the rule uses inches, bring a flat board and use it. How to measure a fish restates the Texas total-length steps and warns that another state may use a different definition. What a slot limit means shows why “it looks close” is not a method, using Minnesota walleye and Texas walleye figures already on this site. If you will release fish, set the hook tool out before you need it. Handling a fish you plan to release restates NOAA, the National Park Service, and Texas advice: short fight, wet hands, minimal time out of water. If you will keep fish to eat, the cooler is part of the kit. Keeping fish cold restates Food and Drug Administration storage advice. The bag limit still caps the cooler. ## 4. Weather, water level, and daylight Check the forecast for the county you are fishing, not the county you live in. The National Weather Service says six inches of fast-moving flood water can knock an adult down, and that you should not walk in flood water. A stream that was wadable last weekend can be a different river after rain upstream. Our stream safety guide stays inside that NWS guidance. It does not tell you that ordinary wading is banned. Tell someone where you will be and when you expect to be back. That is not a regulation. It is how a late return gets noticed. A headlamp matters if you will walk out in the dark. We do not publish a night-fishing legality table. Some waters forbid fishing at night. Read the agency page before you plan a headlamp trip. ## 5. The bag itself Tackle depends on the species. We already have gear guides for largemouth bass , walleye , trout , crappie , catfish , and northern pike . A first trip, especially on a free day, is covered in what to bring on a free fishing day . The non-tackle list is shorter than the tackle list and causes more ruined days: drinking water, sun protection, a way to stay dry, a basic first-aid kit, and the license. Polarized glasses help you see fish and also reduce glare off the water. They do not change a limit. ## 6. Before you leave the access Plants, mud, and water in a livewell or a boot can move invasive species to the next lake. The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service’s clean, drain, and dry steps are restated in clean, drain, and dry . Do that at the access, not next week in the driveway, when you still remember which water you were on. Your state may require more than the federal recommendation. We have not published those statutes. Check the state agency. Then look at the cooler. Count the fish against the daily bag before you drive off. A fish that is short does not become legal on the highway. ## Where this fits on the site Each state hub collects the species pages, the fee line, the free days, and the deer page we have verified for that state. The 50-state source registry lists agency sites for states we have not built a hub for yet. If you want the long version of how a figure gets onto a page, read the methodology . If a figure looks wrong, the correction address is contact@fishlimit.com , and the steps are in how to check a regulation yourself . The product links under this article are optional kit for the checklist: a license sleeve, a dry pouch, a measuring board, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a first-aid kit. Buy them if you need them. They are not required by any regulation we publish. ## Questions people ask ### What should I look up before I drive to the water? The water body, the species you might keep, whether a statewide limit or a special-water limit applies, and whether you need a license that day. Our species pages and the free-fishing-days hub are the shortcuts. The agency page linked on each one is the authority. ### Does this checklist include season dates? No. Season dates change by state and by water. They live on the species page and the agency site. This list tells you where to read them. It does not restate them. ### What do I do with the boat and the waders at the end of the day? Follow the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service clean, drain, and dry steps, and read our guide to that routine. Your state may add a legal requirement we have not published here. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## What the checklist usually ends up in the bag A license you can show, a board that measures in a straight line, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a small first-aid kit cover the non-tackle half of a day. A waterproof pouch matters if the state accepts a license on your phone and you will be near the water. - License holders and lanyards Waterproof Id Badge Holder with Lanyard See on Amazon : Waterproof Id Badge Holder with Lanyard , opens in a new tab - Outus 2 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder Clear Vertical with Lanyard Clip See on Amazon : Outus 2 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder Clear Vertical with Lanyard Clip , opens in a new tab - 3 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard See on Amazon : 3 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : License holders and lanyards , opens in a new tab - Waterproof pouches and dry bags Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouch See on Amazon : Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouch , opens in a new tab - Double Space Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch [Up to 8.5''] See on Amazon : Double Space Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch [Up to 8.5''] , opens in a new tab - Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch See on Amazon : Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Waterproof pouches and dry bags , opens in a new tab - Fish measuring boards Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab - Polarized sunglasses KastKing Osage Polarized Sport Sunglasses for Men and Women See on Amazon : KastKing Osage Polarized Sport Sunglasses for Men and Women , opens in a new tab - suoso Polarized Sports Sunglasses for Men See on Amazon : suoso Polarized Sports Sunglasses for Men , opens in a new tab - KALIYADI Sports Polarized Sunglasses Men UV400 Protection for Fishing Driving… See on Amazon : KALIYADI Sports Polarized Sunglasses Men UV400 Protection for Fishing Driving… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Polarized sunglasses , opens in a new tab - Sport sunscreen Amazon Essentials Sport Sunscreen Lotion See on Amazon : Amazon Essentials Sport Sunscreen Lotion , opens in a new tab - Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 See on Amazon : Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 , opens in a new tab - Banana Boat Sport Sunscreen Lotion See on Amazon : Banana Boat Sport Sunscreen Lotion , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Sport sunscreen , opens in a new tab - First aid kits 211 PCS Waterproof First Aid Kit See on Amazon : 211 PCS Waterproof First Aid Kit , opens in a new tab - First Aid Kit 300PCS Car Home Camping Essentials Red 1st Aid See on Amazon : First Aid Kit 300PCS Car Home Camping Essentials Red 1st Aid , opens in a new tab - EVERLIT Ultralight Mini First Aid Kit See on Amazon : EVERLIT Ultralight Mini First Aid Kit , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : First aid kits , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Freshwater bag and length limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits Also checked - Clean, Drain, Dry: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service - During a flood: National Weather Service Last verified 2026-10-27 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/fishing-license-as-a-gift/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/fishing-license-as-a-gift/ - Home - Guides - Fishing license as a gift Guide # Fishing license as a gift Which state wildlife agencies sell a gift fishing license, gift voucher, or gift certificate, with the official page for each state we could verify. Updated 2026-10-30 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-30 A fishing license is a gift only if the state agency will sell it that way. FishLimit does not sell licenses, and a card from this site is not one. The list below is the agencies whose own pages, read on Oct. 30, 2026, describe a gift license, a gift voucher, or a gift certificate that can be used for a fishing license. If a state is missing, we did not verify a page for it. Shipping dates for a physical gift are in Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 . Prices below are the ones the agency printed on the page we cite. They are not a shopping recommendation. ## States with a gift license or gift certificate State What you can give What the agency says Official page California Gift voucher Redeemable for a 365-day resident sport fishing license only. A gift voucher is not a valid license until it is redeemed. Guest checkout can buy vouchers. CDFW online sales Colorado Gift certificate Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s license shop sells gift certificates and says they can be used for any purchase made online or in store. They are not redeemable for cash and are not refundable if lost or stolen. CPW gift certificates Idaho Gift certificate Idaho Fish and Game’s Dec. 10, 2025 article says gift certificates are purchased at a regional office and redeemed at a Fish and Game office, including toward a 2026 hunting or fishing license. A resident license can be bought for a spouse, a child under 18, or yourself, because residency has to be confirmed. Idaho Fish and Game Kansas Hunt / Fish / Trap / Boat gift card Electronic cards from Go Outdoors Kansas can pay for a Kansas fishing license or hunting license, among other items. They cannot be redeemed for cash and expire 60 months from the date of issue. Redeem at license.gooutdoorskansas.com with the card number and PIN. Older “Fish Hunt Camp KS” cards are for camping, not for these licenses, except through the Pratt office as that page describes. KDWP license gift cards Kentucky Gift certificate Valid for 5 years. May be used for licenses and permits, and for several other Kentucky Fish and Wildlife charges. Issued as a printable code and redeemed online only at fw.ky.gov. The same gift page lists a resident Sportsman’s License at $95. KDFWR gift ideas Minnesota Lifetime license, as a gift Not a gift card for an ordinary annual license. A lifetime hunting or fishing license can be bought for someone else. The first purchase is an application to the DNR License Center, not an online checkout. Processing is about three weeks, a Social Security number is required, and the license is not transferable. Fees depend on age and are printed on the lifetime page. Resident lifetime licenses New Hampshire Gift certificate The Fish and Game license system says gift certificates for licenses are available at Fish and Game Headquarters in Concord. The same page says the sportsperson must apply for the license. NH Fish and Game license system Ohio Wildlife gift certificate Any amount, valid one year from purchase, bought and redeemed only online in the HuntFish OH app or the Wildlife Licensing System. Recipients can use them for licenses, deer and turkey permits, and Ohio Wetland Habitat stamps. A 2025 Ohio DNR holiday note says the same thing: gift certificates are redeemable for online purchase of licenses and permits. ODNR gift certificates Pennsylvania Gift voucher A voucher for a fishing license or permit, bought and redeemed at HuntFish.PA.gov or at an issuing agent. The Commission says a voucher is not a license, may not be used as a license while fishing, is non-refundable, and expires as noted on the voucher. PFBC gift vouchers Vermont Gift certificate Redeemed online toward eligible hunting and fishing licenses. Transferable. At most two certificates on one purchase. Balances are not returned for cash except where the law requires it. Vermont Fish & Wildlife West Virginia Gift certificate Usable for hunting and fishing licenses, stamps, and other privileges in the Electronic License System. Valid for five years. Digital, and both the purchase and the redemption are online. WVDNR gift certificates Kentucky’s license page repeats the certificate rules: any amount, up to five years from purchase, redeemed only on the agency website, for licenses and permits among other charges. That page is fw.ky.gov licenses . Minnesota also describes the lifetime-license gift on its gifts page . ## Gift cards that do not buy a fishing license Two agencies sell a gift card that looks outdoorsy and then says it will not pay for a license. Michigan. State park and harbor gift cards may be used for reservations, Recreation Passports, and some concession items. The Michigan DNR says they are not valid for hunting or fishing licenses or permits. Michigan DNR gift cards . Minnesota state parks. The parks gift card is for camping, lodging, vehicle permits, and Nature Stores. The DNR says it is not valid for hunting, fishing, or other licenses. The lifetime license above is the separate product. State parks gift card . ## The five states this site already covers Ohio is in the table. Minnesota is in the table as a lifetime license, not as an annual-license gift card. For Texas , Indiana , and Virginia we did not find an agency page, on Oct. 30, 2026, that sells a gift certificate or gift voucher for a fishing license. We are not saying those states forbid it. We are saying we will not describe a product we have not read. Buy on the agency site linked from the state hub. The annual prices we have checked for those five states are on the license fee ranking . A one-day license is often the cheaper gift for a visitor; the arithmetic is in short-term or annual nonresident licenses . Age cutoffs we have already published are in fishing with kids . A redeemed license still has limits. Start at the state hub, then the species. Free days, where we have verified who qualifies, are on the free fishing days page and can make a license the wrong gift for that weekend. ## Questions people ask ### Does FishLimit sell a fishing license I can give? No. FishLimit does not sell licenses. The states in the table sell a gift voucher, a gift certificate, or, in Minnesota, a lifetime license you can apply for as a gift. Each row links to that agency. ### Is a gift voucher the same thing as a fishing license? No, where the agency says so. Pennsylvania says a gift voucher is not a license and may not be used as a license while fishing. California says a gift voucher is not a valid license until it is redeemed. Redeem it on the agency site before anyone fishes. ### Which states on this site sell a license gift certificate? Of the five states with hubs here, Ohio sells wildlife gift certificates that can be redeemed for licenses, and Minnesota lets you apply for a lifetime hunting or fishing license as a gift. We did not find a gift-certificate page for Texas, Indiana, or Virginia. That is a limit of what we found, and the agency page is the place to confirm it. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## Something to keep the license in A gift certificate is not a license until the person redeems it. After they do, a license holder or a dry pouch is what keeps the document or the phone screen readable. These cards link to checked Amazon listings and do not show a price. - License holders and lanyards Outus 2 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder Clear Vertical with Lanyard Clip See on Amazon : Outus 2 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder Clear Vertical with Lanyard Clip , opens in a new tab - 3 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard See on Amazon : 3 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard , opens in a new tab - Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard & Clip See on Amazon : Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard & Clip , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : License holders and lanyards , opens in a new tab - Waterproof pouches and dry bags Double Space Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch [Up to 8.5''] See on Amazon : Double Space Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch [Up to 8.5''] , opens in a new tab - Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch See on Amazon : Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch , opens in a new tab - ProCase 2 Pack Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch See on Amazon : ProCase 2 Pack Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Waterproof pouches and dry bags , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Online license sales and services: California Department of Fish and Wildlife https://wildlife.ca.gov/Licensing/Online-Sales Also checked - Gift certificates: Colorado Parks and Wildlife - Give your friends or family the gift of the outdoors this holiday season (Dec. 10, 2025): Idaho Fish and Game - License gift cards: Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks - Gift ideas: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources - Licenses: Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources - Minnesota resident lifetime licenses: Minnesota DNR - DNR gifts: Minnesota DNR - Minnesota state parks gift card: Minnesota DNR - Online license sales: New Hampshire Fish and Game - Hunting and fishing licenses, including gift certificates: Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Give the gift of Ohio’s great outdoors this holiday season: Ohio DNR - Buy or redeem a gift fishing license voucher: Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission - Gift certificates: Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department - Gift certificates: West Virginia Division of Natural Resources - State park and harbor gift cards: Michigan DNR Last verified 2026-10-30 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/fishing-license-holders-and-measuring-tools/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/fishing-license-holders-and-measuring-tools/ - Home - Guides - Fishing license holders and measuring tools Guide # Fishing license holders and measuring tools How to carry your fishing license so it survives a wet day, and which tools (boards, rulers, scales and grippers) make it easy to check a fish against the rules. Updated 2026-10-25 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-25 Most fishing citations are about paperwork and size. A license you cannot find and a fish a quarter inch short are both avoidable problems, and both have cheap fixes. ## The license Licenses and fees differ by state, and some add-on stamps or endorsements apply to specific species. Our license fee ranking compares the base prices we have verified from agency pages, and each state hub shows its figures: - Texas - Ohio - Minnesota - Virginia - Indiana Some states offer free fishing days when no license is needed on specified dates; the rules for who is covered vary, so read the details. Whichever state you fish, confirm on the agency’s own page how you must carry and show your license. ## The measurement Length rules come in a few forms: a minimum length, a maximum, or a slot that protects fish in a size range. Our guide to bag, possession and size limits explains how each works. For example, here are a few species pages where length matters: - Largemouth bass limits by state - Walleye limits by state - Northern pike limits by state - Crappie limits by state Agencies define how a fish must be measured in their regulations, for example whether the tail may be pinched, so use your agency’s definition rather than a rule of thumb. How to measure a fish restates the steps Texas Parks & Wildlife publishes and tells you when not to assume every state uses them. What a slot limit means is why the board comes out for every fish, not only the obvious ones. ## Gear picks The product links below go to Amazon. They are examples of each category, not rankings. Names are the listing titles; check the listing for dimensions and what is included before you buy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## Carrying your license and phone Paper gets soggy and phones get dropped. A clear holder on a lanyard keeps a printed license in view and dry, and a waterproof pouch protects a phone if your agency accepts a license shown on one. Check how your agency wants the license shown before you rely on either. - License holders and lanyards Waterproof Id Badge Holder with Lanyard See on Amazon : Waterproof Id Badge Holder with Lanyard , opens in a new tab - Outus 2 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder Clear Vertical with Lanyard Clip See on Amazon : Outus 2 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder Clear Vertical with Lanyard Clip , opens in a new tab - 3 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard See on Amazon : 3 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : License holders and lanyards , opens in a new tab - Waterproof pouches and dry bags Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouch See on Amazon : Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouch , opens in a new tab - Double Space Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch [Up to 8.5''] See on Amazon : Double Space Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch [Up to 8.5''] , opens in a new tab - Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch See on Amazon : Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Waterproof pouches and dry bags , opens in a new tab ## Measuring a fish A flat measuring board with a stop at the zero end is the most reliable way to measure, because you lay the fish on it nose to the stop. A sticker ruler or measuring tape does the same job on a boat or kayak, where a board will not fit. - Fish measuring boards Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler , opens in a new tab - Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes Fish Measuring Sticker for Boat 40" See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Sticker for Boat 40" , opens in a new tab - 51 Inch Fishing Ruler for Boat Waterproof Fishing Measuring Tape Black Self… See on Amazon : 51 Inch Fishing Ruler for Boat Waterproof Fishing Measuring Tape Black Self… , opens in a new tab - 6 Pcs Fish Ruler Decal Fish Measuring Tape Sticker for Boat Adhesive Fishing… See on Amazon : 6 Pcs Fish Ruler Decal Fish Measuring Tape Sticker for Boat Adhesive Fishing… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish rulers and measuring tapes , opens in a new tab ## Weighing and holding Some rules or records involve weight, and most people simply like to know. A hanging digital scale and a lip gripper keep fish off your skin and make weighing easier, but the length rule is the one that decides what you can keep. - Fish scales 660lb Digital Hanging Scale See on Amazon : 660lb Digital Hanging Scale , opens in a new tab - 440lb/200kg Digital Crane Scale See on Amazon : 440lb/200kg Digital Crane Scale , opens in a new tab - Digital Fish Scale See on Amazon : Digital Fish Scale , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish scales , opens in a new tab - Fish grippers Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip… See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip… , opens in a new tab - Fish Lip Gripper with Scale See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper with Scale , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish grippers , opens in a new tab ## Unhooking and cutting Pliers or a hook remover let you unhook a fish quickly and return it to the water, and a line cutter is safer than biting line. - Fishing pliers Fishing Tools Kit, Fishing Pliers,Fishing Scissors See on Amazon : Fishing Tools Kit, Fishing Pliers,Fishing Scissors , opens in a new tab - Pro Fishing Pliers 6.7" Split Ring Nose with Safety Lock See on Amazon : Pro Fishing Pliers 6.7" Split Ring Nose with Safety Lock , opens in a new tab - Professional 8.4“ Fishing Plier with Safety Lock and Anti Loss Rope See on Amazon : Professional 8.4“ Fishing Plier with Safety Lock and Anti Loss Rope , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fishing pliers , opens in a new tab - Hook removers Fish Hook Remover Tool See on Amazon : Fish Hook Remover Tool , opens in a new tab - RoundFunny 6 Fish Hook Remover Tool See on Amazon : RoundFunny 6 Fish Hook Remover Tool , opens in a new tab - 6 Pcs Fish Hook Remover Tool Plastic Snelled Fishing Hook Remover Disgorger See on Amazon : 6 Pcs Fish Hook Remover Tool Plastic Snelled Fishing Hook Remover Disgorger , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hook removers , opens in a new tab - Line cutters and snips Beyond Fishing Quick Snips Line Cutter See on Amazon : Beyond Fishing Quick Snips Line Cutter , opens in a new tab - KastKing Paradox 4.5 inch Fishing Scissors See on Amazon : KastKing Paradox 4.5 inch Fishing Scissors , opens in a new tab - Rapala RRLS Retractable Line Scissor Multi See on Amazon : Rapala RRLS Retractable Line Scissor Multi , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Line cutters and snips , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Fishing licenses and packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages Also checked - Fishing licenses: Minnesota DNR - Fishing licenses: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Last verified 2026-10-25 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/fishing-with-kids/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/fishing-with-kids/ - Home - Guides - Fishing with kids: licenses and a first kit Guide # Fishing with kids: licenses and a first kit Child license exemptions we have already verified in Texas, Ohio, Minnesota, Virginia, and Indiana, plus a simple first-trip kit. Updated 2026-10-31 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-31 A child with a rod is the easiest way to spend a morning outside, and the license question is the part families get wrong. The age that skips a license is not a national number. It is a line in each state’s rules, and the line for a resident child is sometimes different from the line for a child visiting from another state. This guide repeats only the child exemptions we have already checked against agency pages and published on our license guides. It does not add new ages, prices, or seasons. The comparison pages, with their own verification dates, are short-term or annual nonresident licenses (checked Oct. 26, 2026) and do you need a trout stamp (checked Oct. 27, 2026). If either page disagrees with the agency, the agency wins. Youth and senior license ages for all five states, re-read from the agency pages on Nov. 2, 2026, are side by side in at what age do you need a fishing license . ## The exemptions we have read These sentences match the guides above. They are about the five states with hubs on this site: Texas, Ohio, Minnesota, Virginia, and Indiana. They are not a national chart. Texas. Nonresidents under 17 do not need a fishing license. That is the nonresident exemption we recorded. It does not, by itself, describe every resident youth product Texas sells. Ohio. No one under 16 needs a fishing license. The nonresident guide states that as a general rule, not only a visitor rule. Indiana. Nonresident youth 17 or younger are exempt from the fishing license, in the wording of our nonresident guide. The trout-stamp guide, reading the same state’s license material, says residents and nonresidents under 18 are exempt from both the fishing license and the trout/salmon stamp. “17 or younger” and “under 18” describe the same birthday. On Indiana free fishing days, the trout guide says residents need neither a license nor the trout/salmon stamp. Virginia. Nonresident children under 16 do not need a fishing license, according to the nonresident guide. The trout guide says residents and nonresidents under 16 are exempt from the fishing license and the trout license. Virginia’s free days are a separate waiver. The 2026 digest, as we quoted on the trout page, says the trout license is not required on free fishing days, while fee fishing areas still charge their own daily permit. Minnesota. Nonresidents under 16 may fish under a parent’s license or buy a $5 nonresident youth license. That $5 figure is the one in our nonresident guide, from the Minnesota DNR license list. The trout/salmon stamp is a different product: anglers under 18 are exempt from it, along with some other groups listed on the trout-stamp guide. A child who does not need the stamp can still be fishing water with its own length and bag rules. If you are about to travel, open the state hub and the fee ranking rather than trusting a memory of “kids fish free”: - Texas , Ohio , Minnesota , Virginia , Indiana - License fee ranking We have not published youth exemptions for the other 45 states. The source registry names the agency to ask. ## A waived license is not a waived limit This is the mistake that causes arguments at the cleaning table. If a child may fish without buying a license, the child may still have a daily bag and a minimum length. Those numbers are per the regulation, not per the receipt you did not have to buy. Look up the fish you might catch. A farm pond stocked with bluegill and bass is still, on public water, a bass limit and a sunfish limit. Our pages currently cover largemouth bass, walleye, trout, catfish, crappie, northern pike, yellow perch, and bluegill and other sunfish . Start at fishing limits and open the state. The terms are explained in how to read bag and size limits . Measure with a board, not with a guess, using how to measure a fish . On a free fishing day the same idea holds. The day waives the license for the people the agency names. It does not, on the states we have read, throw out size and bag limits. Who qualifies is the part to read twice. Texas has described its free day as open to everyone. Other states in our set describe resident-only days or days aimed at adults fishing with children. The verified dates and the “who” line are on the free fishing days hub and in free fishing days, explained . We do not repeat dates in this article, because a date without the “who” line is how families drive to a lake that is not free for them. ## What to put in the child’s hands The first trip should be short and close to the car. A spincast rod, a bobber, a small hook, and a worm or a piece of bait the child can see are enough. You are teaching a cast and a bite, not covering water. Our free fishing day gear list is the same idea for adults who are new. A few things matter more than another lure: - A hook remover and pliers. Children hook their own shirts. You want the hook out without a scene. - Sunscreen and insect repellent. Reapply them. A two-hour trip in July is a burn. - A drink and a snack that are not in the tackle box. Hungry kids stop caring about the bobber. - A measuring board if you might keep a fish. Letting a child keep a short fish “just this once” teaches the wrong rule. - Wet hands if a fish will go back. The release guide is written for any angler. It applies when the fish is eight inches and the angler is eight years old. Life jackets are a boating question. We have not published a state-by-state life-jacket law. If you will be in a boat, read the state boating agency before you leave. On the bank, the National Weather Service still says not to walk in flood water. See stream wading safety . A child should not wade a current an adult would not cross. ## Trout, stamps, and “we’re only fishing an hour” Trout are the species that adds a second piece of paper in some of these states and not in others. Texas and Ohio, on the license tables we read, do not list a trout stamp. Minnesota and Indiana do. Virginia uses a trout license on designated waters during part of the year. The hours you plan to fish do not erase that. An hour on a designated Virginia trout stream in November is still trout season for the license. The full comparison is the trout stamp guide , and the limits are on trout by state . ## After the trip Count the fish before you leave the parking lot. Clean mud and plants off boots and nets so the next pond does not inherit whatever was in this one. The federal clean, drain, and dry steps are in that guide . If you kept fish to eat, get them cold. The Food and Drug Administration’s storage times are in keeping fish cold . If a youth rule on this site looks wrong, send the page address and the agency link to contact@fishlimit.com . Do not rely on a bait-shop version of the age cutoff when the agency page is one tap away. How to check a regulation yourself is the routine we use. The product links below are a starter kit: a spincast combo, bobbers, a hook remover, sunscreen, and repellent. They are optional. A child can learn on a borrowed rod. The license question cannot be borrowed from another state’s rules. ## Questions people ask ### Do kids need a fishing license in every state? No. In the five states we cover, the age cutoff is not the same, and resident rules are not always the same as nonresident rules. The exemptions below are the ones we have already published from agency pages. Read the state page before a trip. ### Does a free fishing day cover children and adults? It depends on the state. Some free days are for everyone, some are for residents, and some are only for adults fishing with children. Dates and who qualifies are on our free fishing days hub, not in this guide. ### Do bag limits still apply to a child who does not need a license? Yes, unless the agency says otherwise. A license exemption is not a bag-limit exemption. Measure and count fish the same way you would for an adult. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## A first outfit a child can cast A spincast combo, a few bobbers, and a hook remover are enough for a first hour on a pond. Sunscreen and insect repellent matter as much as the rod, because a sunburned or bitten kid is done fishing before the fish are. 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Deep Woods Sportsmen Insect & Mosquito Repellent Bug Spray See on Amazon : OFF! Deep Woods Sportsmen Insect & Mosquito Repellent Bug Spray , opens in a new tab - Cutter Backwoods Mosquito and Insect Repellent 6 Ounces See on Amazon : Cutter Backwoods Mosquito and Insect Repellent 6 Ounces , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Insect repellent , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Fishing licenses and packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages Also checked - 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations: ODNR Division of Wildlife - Fishing licenses: Minnesota DNR - Fishing licenses: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources - License fees: Indiana DNR Last verified 2026-10-31 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/free-fishing-days-explained/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/free-fishing-days-explained/ - Home - Guides - Free fishing days, explained Guide # Free fishing days, explained What a free fishing day does and does not waive, with real 2026 and 2027 examples from Texas, Ohio, Minnesota, Virginia and Indiana. Updated 2026-10-23 Updated 2026-10-23 A free fishing day is a date when an agency lets people fish without buying a license. It is meant as a low-cost introduction to the sport. The details differ more than most anglers expect. ## What changes, and what does not - Only the license is waived. On Ohio’s free days, size and daily limits still apply, and Virginia says the same about its fall free days. - Who qualifies varies. Texas opens its free day to everyone. Ohio and Indiana describe theirs for residents. Minnesota’s weekends are targeted: one for residents who are moms, others for residents fishing with children under 16. - Some waters stay paid. Virginia notes that fee fishing areas still charge. - Extra stamps. Indiana’s free days also cover the trout/salmon stamp. In Minnesota the trout/salmon stamp is a separate purchase on normal fishing days, so check how it applies to a weekend before you target trout. ## Dates we have verified Dates come from the agency pages linked below, and the full table with our verification date is on the free fishing days hub . Texas lists Saturday, June 5, 2027. Minnesota lists a Take a Kid Ice Fishing weekend for January 16–18, 2027. Ohio, Indiana and Virginia had not published 2027 dates when we checked, so we do not list any. ## Free days are not the only way to fish without a license Texas also lists free fishing inside most state parks (park entry fees still apply) and on water fully enclosed on private property. Other states have exemptions for particular groups, such as seniors or children. These vary widely, so we only describe the ones we have confirmed on an official page. The child license lines we have already published for these five states are collected in fishing with kids . What to carry on the day itself is in what to bring on a free fishing day and the checklist . One more caution: Indiana’s agency page shows the 2026 dates in its heading but still has older dates in the body text. When an agency page contradicts itself, call or check the agency’s latest news before you plan a trip. ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Free fishing opportunities: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/free-fishing-opportunities Also checked - 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations: Minnesota DNR - Free fishing days: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources - Free fishing days: Indiana DNR Last verified 2026-10-23 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/gifts-for-anglers-and-hunters-2026/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/gifts-for-anglers-and-hunters-2026/ - Home - Guides - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Guide # Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Holiday gift timing for 2026, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday dates and carrier shipping cutoffs from USPS and UPS, plus gear cards. Updated 2026-10-30 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-30 Black Friday 2026 is Friday, November 27. Cyber Monday 2026 is Monday, November 30. Amazon’s newsroom states both dates, and the UPS holiday schedule labels November 27 as the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday). Thanksgiving itself is Thursday, November 26, and UPS is closed that day. This page does not predict discounts. It records those dates and the shipping cutoffs the carriers have published for arrival around Christmas, then points at gear we already list. If the gift is a license rather than an object, use Fishing license as a gift . That guide names only the states whose wildlife agencies publish a gift license, a gift voucher, or a gift certificate, each with the agency page. ## Dates that are already on a calendar Day Date Where it is written Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 UPS holiday schedule (UPS is closed) Black Friday Friday, Nov. 27, 2026 Amazon newsroom and the UPS schedule Cyber Monday Monday, Nov. 30, 2026 Amazon newsroom Hanukkah Dec. 4–12, 2026 USPS holiday shipping page , which says to adjust send dates because Hanukkah is earlier this year Christmas Friday, Dec. 25, 2026 The delivery target on the USPS and UPS pages below USPS cutoffs are for expected delivery before December 25. UPS cutoffs below are for delivery on December 24. They are not the same sentence, so they are not the same promise. ## USPS, for the contiguous United States Recommended send-by dates for expected delivery before December 25, excluding Alaska and Hawaii, from the USPS 2026 holiday shipping page . The Postal Service announced the same contiguous dates in a Sept. 22, 2026 news release . Service Send by USPS Ground Advantage Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026 First-Class Mail Thursday, Dec. 17, 2026 Priority Mail Friday, Dec. 18, 2026 Priority Mail Express Saturday, Dec. 19, 2026 USPS says the actual delivery date depends on origin, destination, when the Post Office accepts the piece, and other conditions. For Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories, the same page lists First-Class Mail on Dec. 17, Priority Mail on Dec. 18, and Priority Mail Express on Dec. 19. It does not give one Ground Advantage date for those places. It says Ground Advantage between the contiguous United States and Alaska, Hawaii, American Samoa, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and the Freely Associated States has a service expectation of 10 days or more, and it tells you to look up the ZIP codes. International mail on that page, for expected delivery before December 25, is Wednesday, Dec. 9 for First-Class Package International Service and Priority Mail International, and Wednesday, Dec. 16 for Priority Mail Express International, for every region in the table (Africa, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Australia and New Zealand, Canada, the Caribbean, Central and South America, Europe, Mexico, and the Middle East). Military mail is earlier. Ground Advantage to the APO/FPO/DPO ZIPs in the table is Wednesday, Nov. 4. Read the military rows on the USPS page before you ship to an APO, FPO, or DPO address, because Priority Mail Express Military Service is not offered to every ZIP. ## UPS, for delivery on December 24 The 2026 UPS year-end holiday schedule (PDF) prints recommended last days to ship for December 24 delivery inside the United States: Service Ship by UPS 3 Day Select Monday, Dec. 21, 2026 UPS 2nd Day Air Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2026 UPS Next Day Air Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2026 UPS Ground No single date. The PDF says to check ups.com/ctc The same PDF says a limited number of packages may take an extra day: UPS 2nd Day Air tendered on Dec. 14, Dec. 15, Dec. 16, or Dec. 21, and UPS 3 Day Select tendered on Dec. 14 or Dec. 15. From Nov. 16, 2026 through Jan. 8, 2027, a limited number of UPS Ground and UPS Standard packages need additional time. The PDF says the current transit time is the one at ups.com/ctc when you ship. On Nov. 26, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1 there is no movement of packages tendered to UPS. The UPS holiday schedule page adds two pickup limits: on Dec. 24, pickup is for air and international air only, and only if it was prearranged by Dec. 18, with no Ground pickup that day. On Dec. 25, UPS is closed. For Canada, the PDF lists UPS Worldwide Expedited on Dec. 22 and UPS Worldwide Express on Dec. 23, and tells you to check ups.com/ctc for UPS Standard. Shipments to some destinations need an earlier date. Use the PDF for Mexico and other countries rather than a single U.S. date. ## FedEx FedEx publishes a 2026 peak last-day-to-ship PDF . The document says its dates are the last shipping dates for select services so a package is scheduled to arrive by December 24, 2026, and that the dates can change. The domestic dates sit in a calendar grid. Open the PDF for the service you will use, and use the date printed in that grid. This page repeats only the sentence FedEx states in words: the sheet is for arrival by December 24, 2026, and the dates can change. ## What the gear cards are The lists under this article are the product cards already used on the gear guides. Each card is a listing title we have checked, plus a link to that Amazon page, using this site’s existing Amazon Associates tag. There is no second tag. There is no price, no star rating, and no product photo, because those change and because we do not copy listing images. If you need a measuring board for a limit you just read, the measuring guide explains the method, and the gear hub has the rest of the categories. A license holder is useful only after the person has a license. Which states will sell you a gift certificate for that license is the license gift guide . Limits for the fish they might keep are on the state hubs: Texas , Ohio , Minnesota , Virginia , and Indiana . ## Questions people ask ### When is Black Friday 2026, and when is Cyber Monday? Amazon’s newsroom says Black Friday 2026 is November 27 and Cyber Monday 2026 is November 30. UPS labels November 26, 2026 as Thanksgiving, a day it is closed, and November 27, 2026 as the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday), with normal pickup and delivery. Source: When is Black Friday 2026? (Amazon) (https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/when-is-amazon-black-friday-faq). ### What is the USPS send-by date for a Christmas package in the lower 48? For expected delivery before December 25, USPS recommends December 17, 2026 for Ground Advantage and First-Class Mail, December 18 for Priority Mail, and December 19 for Priority Mail Express, in the contiguous United States. USPS says the actual delivery date can vary. Source: 2026 holiday shipping deadlines: U.S. Postal Service (https://www.usps.com/holiday/holiday-shipping-dates.htm). ### Does FishLimit sell fishing licenses or gear? No. State agencies sell licenses. The gear lists on this page are Amazon listings, and FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through them. A license you can give is covered in the fishing-license gift guide, which links only to agency pages. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## Gear an angler can use on the next trip These are the same checked Amazon listings the rest of the site uses: a rod and reel combo, a tackle box, a measuring board, sunglasses, and a license holder. The card names the listing and links to it. It does not show a price, a rating, or a product photo. - Rod and reel combos Penn Wrath II Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo See on Amazon : Penn Wrath II Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo , opens in a new tab - PLUSINNO Fishing Rod and Reel Combos See on Amazon : PLUSINNO Fishing Rod and Reel Combos , opens in a new tab - Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo See on Amazon : Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Rod and reel combos , opens in a new tab - Tackle boxes Plano 3-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access See on Amazon : Plano 3-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access , opens in a new tab - Plano 7771-01 Guide Series Tackle System See on Amazon : Plano 7771-01 Guide Series Tackle System , opens in a new tab - Plano Guide Series StowAway 4-By Rack System Tackle Box See on Amazon : Plano Guide Series StowAway 4-By Rack System Tackle Box , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Tackle boxes , opens in a new tab - Fish measuring boards 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler , opens in a new tab - Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab - Polarized sunglasses ANCHOR Floating Polarized Fishing Sunglasses for Men and Women Lightweight… See on Amazon : ANCHOR Floating Polarized Fishing Sunglasses for Men and Women Lightweight… , opens in a new tab - KastKing Osage Polarized Sport Sunglasses for Men and Women See on Amazon : KastKing Osage Polarized Sport Sunglasses for Men and Women , opens in a new tab - suoso Polarized Sports Sunglasses for Men See on Amazon : suoso Polarized Sports Sunglasses for Men , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Polarized sunglasses , opens in a new tab - License holders and lanyards Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard & Clip See on Amazon : Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard & Clip , opens in a new tab - Vertical ID Card Name Tag Badge Holder with Waterproof Type Resealable Zip See on Amazon : Vertical ID Card Name Tag Badge Holder with Waterproof Type Resealable Zip , opens in a new tab - Waterproof Id Badge Holder with Lanyard See on Amazon : Waterproof Id Badge Holder with Lanyard , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : License holders and lanyards , opens in a new tab ## Cold-weather gear that is not a firearm Blaze orange, a headlamp, binoculars, hand warmers, and wool socks are the deer-season pieces this site already lists. The cards stay with those categories. - Blaze orange hats Hot Shot Men’s Thinsulate Acrylic Cuff Knit Hat See on Amazon : Hot Shot Men’s Thinsulate Acrylic Cuff Knit Hat , opens in a new tab - Geyoga Beanie Blaze Hat Cuff Knit Cap for Men See on Amazon : Geyoga Beanie Blaze Hat Cuff Knit Cap for Men , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Blaze orange hats , opens in a new tab - Blaze orange vests Browning 3051000105 Vest Safety See on Amazon : Browning 3051000105 Vest Safety , opens in a new tab - Browning Safety Vest See on Amazon : Browning Safety Vest , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Blaze orange vests , opens in a new tab - Headlamps Headlamp Rechargeable 2PCS See on Amazon : Headlamp Rechargeable 2PCS , opens in a new tab - Energizer PRO-400 Headlamps for Adults See on Amazon : Energizer PRO-400 Headlamps for Adults , opens in a new tab - LHKNL Headlamp Flashlight See on Amazon : LHKNL Headlamp Flashlight , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Headlamps , opens in a new tab - Binoculars 10x42 Binoculars for Adults See on Amazon : 10x42 Binoculars for Adults , opens in a new tab - Gosky 10x42 Binoculars for Adults High Powered with Phone Adapter & Tripod See on Amazon : Gosky 10x42 Binoculars for Adults High Powered with Phone Adapter & Tripod , opens in a new tab - National Geographic 10x42 Waterproof Binoculars for Adults with Harness See on Amazon : National Geographic 10x42 Waterproof Binoculars for Adults with Harness , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Binoculars , opens in a new tab - Hand warmers HotHands Variety Pack See on Amazon : HotHands Variety Pack , opens in a new tab - HotHands Hand Warmer Bulk 50 pk. Box See on Amazon : HotHands Hand Warmer Bulk 50 pk. Box , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hand warmers , opens in a new tab - Wool boot socks SIMIYA 5 Pairs Merino Wool Socks Thick Hiking Crew Socks for Men and Women See on Amazon : SIMIYA 5 Pairs Merino Wool Socks Thick Hiking Crew Socks for Men and Women , opens in a new tab - RealTree Heavyweight Merino Wool Tall All Season Boot Socks 1 Pair See on Amazon : RealTree Heavyweight Merino Wool Tall All Season Boot Socks 1 Pair , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Wool boot socks , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source When is Black Friday 2026? (Amazon) https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/retail/when-is-amazon-black-friday-faq Also checked - 2026 holiday shipping deadlines: U.S. Postal Service - Postal Service recommends 2026 holiday mailing and shipping dates (Sept. 22, 2026): USPS - 2026 year-end holiday schedule: UPS - 2026 UPS holiday schedule: UPS - 2026 shipping deadlines for holiday packages: FedEx Last verified 2026-10-30 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/how-to-check-a-regulation-yourself/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/how-to-check-a-regulation-yourself/ - Home - Guides - How to check a fishing or hunting rule yourself Guide # How to check a fishing or hunting rule yourself A step-by-step way to confirm a limit, fee, or season on the official agency page, and how to tell us if our page is wrong. Updated 2026-10-27 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-27 You should be able to check any figure on this site in a few minutes, without taking our word for it. The pages are built so the source is sitting at the bottom. This is the routine we use, written so you can use it too. It works for a bag limit, a license fee, a free-fishing day, and a deer season. It does not produce a figure we forgot to publish. If we have no page, you go straight to the agency. The editorial standard is on the about page and the methodology : official agency sources only, our own words, no guessing, and a date on every data page. ## 1. Start from the page that claims the fact If you are looking at a species page, a fee table, a free-day list, or a deer page, find the source box. It names the agency, links a specific URL, and shows the date we last read it. Open that URL. Do not start from a search result titled “regulations,” because search results mix old PDFs, news posts, and other states. If you do not have one of our pages, start at the 50-state source registry . It is a directory of agency sites, not a set of limits. Pick the state, then the fishing or hunting regulations link, then the species. While you are in our page, notice the regulation period. A 2026–27 booklet is the wrong document for a question about a season that has not been published. How to read a fishing regulation page explains the fields. How to read deer season dates is the hunting version. ## 2. Find the species and the water, in that order In the booklet or on the agency page, find the species name the agency uses. It may be “black bass” when you searched “largemouth.” It may be “walleye and sauger” as one line. Read the statewide row, then look for a heading that names your lake, river, Great Lake, or border water. The whole point of when statewide limits do not apply is that the first row is often not your water. Write down, in your own notes: - the daily bag, including combined species - the size rule, and whether the booklet says total length or fork length - the dates, if the row has them - any stamp, endorsement, or special tackle note in a column you almost skipped Then compare that note to our table. You are looking for a mismatch, not for confirmation of a memory. If we say “check source,” we already told you we do not have the figure. Your notes from the agency are the figure. Please send them to us so we can verify and fill the cell. Do not expect us to publish a number from an email alone. We re-read the agency page. ## 3. Check the license as a separate document Bag tables rarely include the price. Fee pages rarely include the bag. Open the license section and answer three questions. Do you need a license at all? Age exemptions we have verified for five states are summarized in fishing with kids . Is today a free day for you, on that water? The dates we have verified are on free fishing days . Is there a second product, such as a trout stamp, a deer permit, or an archery endorsement? Those stacks are the trout stamp guide and hunting license, permit, and tag . A checkout screen is a source for the price you are about to pay. It can be more current than a booklet printed last winter. If the booklet and the sales page disagree, believe the sales page for the price and look for an agency note about the change. Our trout guide records one real case: Virginia’s license page and the 2026 digest did not show the same nonresident trout price. We printed both and told you to check at checkout. That is the right outcome when two official documents conflict. We do not pick a winner quietly. ## 4. Look at the date on the document A PDF with last year’s cover is a common way to learn an obsolete slot. Check the regulation year on the cover or the header. Our pages name the period they apply to. If you are holding a file that does not match that period, you may be looking at a cached download. Go back to the agency site and download it again. News posts matter when an agency changes a rule after the booklet is printed. Disease zones, emergency closures, and “limits to be announced” all show up as news. Our methodology uses Ohio’s announced-later Lake Erie items as an example of a blank we refuse to fill. Search the agency site for the species plus the current year if the booklet says the number is coming. ## 5. Decide what you will do on the water Measure the way the booklet draws, not the way a friend does it. Texas’s published steps are restated in how to measure a fish . If the fish is short, over a slot, or past the bag, the release guide is the handling, and the rule is still the rule. If you keep it, the cooler guide is food safety from the FDA, which does not raise the bag. If you are hunting, the parallel check is the county or permit area, the weapon season, and the tag or validation step in the booklet. The license you bought is not the bag limit. That distinction is the deer paperwork guide linked above. ## 6. If we are wrong, tell us the useful way Email contact@fishlimit.com . That is the only address this site uses. Include: - the FishLimit page address - the agency URL that shows the different figure - the species, water, and the sentence you think is wrong - the date you looked We compare that with the agency source, edit the data file, and change the verification date when we re-read it. We cannot give you legal advice for a citation, a boundary water, or a warden’s question in the field. The contact page says that plainly. Call the agency for a legal interpretation. Use us to get the public page fixed. Please do not send a screenshot of a forum as the source. We will not publish from it. Please do not send a photograph of a fish and ask if it is legal. We cannot see the water body, the date, or the ruler in a way that answers the rule. ## What this routine will not do It will not make a thin page look complete. If a state has no hub, we do not have verified limits to show you. Use the registry and the agency. It will not reveal a personal author, because the pages are published by FishLimit Editorial, the name of the desk, not a person. It will not rank products. Gear links on the site are optional, labeled, and disclosed. They never edit a table. If you want a single pass before a trip, use the fishing-day checklist . It is this routine in pocket form: water, limit, license, measure, weather, clean the gear. The state hubs collect what we have verified so the routine starts in one place per state. The license holder, pouch, and measuring board below are the physical leftovers of a check you did correctly. Buy them if you need them. The check itself is free and it lives on a government website. ## Questions people ask ### Which source counts? The state wildlife agency page or its official booklet. A forum, a video, a social post, or a summary on this site does not outrank the agency. Our methodology says the same thing. ### What if FishLimit and the agency disagree? Fish the agency rule. Then email contact@fishlimit.com with our page address and the agency link. We correct the page and update the verification date after we re-read the source. ### What if the agency page contradicts itself? Do not pick the sentence you like. Check the agency’s latest news or contact the agency. We have seen that happen, including an Indiana free-day page whose heading and body did not match when we read it. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## Keep the license you just verified where you can show it Checking a rule is a reading job. The only gear that belongs with it is a way to carry the license you confirmed you need, and a dry pouch if that license lives on your phone. The measuring board is for the length the rule names, after you have found the rule. - License holders and lanyards 3 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard See on Amazon : 3 Pack Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard , opens in a new tab - Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard & Clip See on Amazon : Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard & Clip , opens in a new tab - Vertical ID Card Name Tag Badge Holder with Waterproof Type Resealable Zip See on Amazon : Vertical ID Card Name Tag Badge Holder with Waterproof Type Resealable Zip , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : License holders and lanyards , opens in a new tab - Waterproof pouches and dry bags Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch See on Amazon : Pelican Marine Waterproof Phone Pouch , opens in a new tab - ProCase 2 Pack Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch See on Amazon : ProCase 2 Pack Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch , opens in a new tab - CACOE Floatable Waterproof Phone Pouch 2 Pack Up to 7.0",Black+Green See on Amazon : CACOE Floatable Waterproof Phone Pouch 2 Pack Up to 7.0",Black+Green , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Waterproof pouches and dry bags , opens in a new tab - Fish measuring boards Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Freshwater bag and length limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits Also checked - 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations: Minnesota DNR - 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations: ODNR Division of Wildlife - Fishing guide and regulations: Indiana DNR - Fishing regulations: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Last verified 2026-10-27 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/how-to-measure-a-fish/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/how-to-measure-a-fish/ - Home - Guides - How to measure a fish for a length limit Guide # How to measure a fish for a length limit How Texas Parks & Wildlife says to measure total length, and why you still need your own state's diagram before you keep a fish. Updated 2026-10-27 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-27 A fish that looks legal can be short once it is flat on a board. Length limits are written in inches, and the inch only counts if you measure the way that state’s agency describes. This guide restates the method Texas Parks & Wildlife publishes, then explains how to use it beside the limits on this site. It does not replace the diagram in your own state’s booklet. ## Why the method matters more than the ruler Agencies do not ask you to estimate. They name a line on the fish. If you measure along the curve of the body, or with the mouth open, or with the tail relaxed, you are not measuring the length the rule uses. A fish that is a quarter inch short is short. There is no “close enough” in a length limit. The same ruler answers three different rules. A minimum length means a shorter fish goes back. A maximum means a longer fish goes back. A slot protects a range, or caps how many fish above or below a size you may keep. Our guide to bag, possession, and size limits explains those words. The slot limit guide walks through two real examples we have already verified. None of them work if the measurement is sloppy. ## The Texas method, in our words Texas Parks & Wildlife publishes a short measurement page and repeats the same idea in the Outdoor Annual. Read on Oct. 27, 2026, the steps are: - Lay the fish on its side. Close the jaw. - If the tail is soft, squeeze the lobes together so you get the longest overall length. If the tail is stiff, turn it until the length is at its maximum. - Measure a straight line from the tip of the snout to the extreme tip of the tail. That is total length, not the length to the fork of the tail, and not a measurement taken with the fish hanging vertically. The snout is the front of the closed mouth, not the tip of an open jaw. The tail tip is the farthest point after you have pinched or turned the fin, not wherever the fin happens to sit when the fish is tired. Do the reading while the fish is still. A thrashing tail changes the number. A lip gripper, wet hands, and a flat board make the steps possible in a few seconds. If you are going to release the fish, keep it out of the water only as long as the measurement takes. The catch-and-release guide covers handling. ## What goes wrong on the dock The mouth is open. An open jaw adds length that the rule does not count, or it shifts the snout so the zero mark is in the wrong place. Close it. The tail is fanned, not squeezed. A relaxed forked tail is shorter than a pinched one. The Texas instruction is the maximum overall length, which means you compress a soft tail. Do not pull the fish to make it longer. Squeezing the fin is not the same as stretching the body. The ruler follows the belly. Total length is a straight line. If you drape a tape over the curve of the fish, you are measuring a path the agency did not define. A board with a stop at one end removes that choice: snout against the stop, tail toward the numbers, body flat. You measure a fillet. Once the head or tail is off, you cannot check the length. Keep the fish intact until you know it is legal. We have not published a state-by-state rule on when you may fillet. Texas’s own regulations discuss that separately from the measuring diagram. Read the agency page for the state you are in before you clean fish on the boat. You trust a photo. A picture of a fish next to a cooler is not a measurement. If you need a photo for yourself, take it after the board reading, with the fish still on the board. ## Your state may define length differently We cover Texas, Ohio, Minnesota, Virginia, and Indiana. Only one of those agencies is quoted above, because that is the page we opened for this guide. Virginia’s largemouth bass page on this site notes that creel limits are per person per day and that you should measure total length the way the digest diagram shows. The digest is linked from our Virginia largemouth page . We are not reprinting that diagram here. We have not verified a single sentence that says Ohio, Minnesota, and Indiana use the identical Texas wording. Some trout waters in some states are measured to the fork of the tail rather than the tip of the pinched tail. If the booklet for your water says fork length, the Texas steps are the wrong method. Open the species page, then the agency link at the bottom, and find the measuring figure before you assume. Start here for the limits you are measuring against: - Largemouth bass limits by state - Walleye limits by state - Trout limits by state - Catfish limits by state - Crappie limits by state - Northern pike limits by state A statewide minimum is only the starting point. Lake Erie bass in Ohio and Lake Superior walleye in Minnesota are not the inland rule. The guide to waters where the statewide limit does not apply explains how to spot an override. ## A routine that matches the rule Use the same order every time so you do not talk yourself into a short fish. - Know the number before you cast. Read the species page for your state, including the “watch for” notes. - Put the board where you can reach it with wet hands. Do not make the fish wait while you dig. - Close the jaw, lay the fish flat, set the tail the way the agency describes, and read the straight-line length. - Decide. If it is short, in a protected slot, or over a maximum, put it back. If you may keep it, then it can go on a stringer or in a cooler. - Stop when the daily bag is full. Measuring more fish does not raise the bag. Our license and measuring tools guide is the companion for carrying the license next to the board. If two people on the boat each have a limit, each person’s fish are measured against that person’s limit. Do not pool fish and sort them later unless the agency says that is allowed. We have not published a general “party boat” rule, because it is not the same everywhere. ## Gear that does the job, and gear that does not A rigid measuring board is the tool that matches a straight-line rule. A sticker ruler on a boat gunwale works if it is flat, readable, and long enough for the species. A tailor’s tape is a poor choice on a wet fish. A bathroom scale answers weight, and weight is not a length limit. We do not publish weight records. The product links below are examples of boards, tapes, grippers, and pliers. They are not a ranking, and they do not change the regulation. Check the listing for the length of the board before you buy. A 20-inch board is the wrong tool for a fish that might be longer than that. ## Before you keep the fish Length is only half of the decision. You still need a valid license unless an exemption or a free fishing day applies, and you still need to be inside the season for that water. License prices we have checked are on the fee ranking . Free days we have checked are on the free fishing days hub . Seasons and length limits for a single state are on that state’s species page, with the agency URL and the date we last read it. If our page and the agency page disagree, the agency page wins. Tell us at contact@fishlimit.com and include both links. The way we check a figure is described in how to check a regulation yourself and on the methodology page . ## Questions people ask ### How does Texas say to measure a fish? Texas Parks & Wildlife says to lay the fish on its side with the jaw closed, squeeze a soft tail or turn a hard tail to the longest overall length, and measure a straight line from the tip of the snout to the extreme tip of the tail. That page was read on Oct. 27, 2026. ### Does every state use the same length definition? No. Texas publishes a total-length method, and Virginia's largemouth page on this site points anglers to the digest diagram for total length. Other states, and some trout waters, can use a different definition. Use the diagram in the booklet for the water you are on. ### Should I measure a fish I am going to release? Yes, if a minimum, maximum, or slot decides whether you may keep it. Guessing by eye is how legal fish get released and short fish get kept. Measure, then decide. ### Can I lay the fish along a curved cooler lid? No. The Texas method is a straight line. A curved surface shortens the reading. Use a flat board or a rigid ruler. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## A board, a tape, and a way to hold the fish A length limit is a straight-line measurement, so a rigid board is easier to trust than a flexible tape on a wet dock. A lip gripper keeps the fish still while you close the jaw and squeeze the tail. Pliers are for the hook, not for stretching the fish. - Fish measuring boards Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes Affrolling 2 Pcs 36 Inch Fish Measuring Tape Stickers See on Amazon : Affrolling 2 Pcs 36 Inch Fish Measuring Tape Stickers , opens in a new tab - 36" Fish Measuring Ruler Sticker See on Amazon : 36" Fish Measuring Ruler Sticker , opens in a new tab - Fish Measuring Sticker for Boat 40" See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Sticker for Boat 40" , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish rulers and measuring tapes , opens in a new tab - Fish grippers Fish Lip Gripper with Scale See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper with Scale , opens in a new tab - Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip… See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish grippers , opens in a new tab - Fishing pliers Pro Fishing Pliers 6.7" Split Ring Nose with Safety Lock See on Amazon : Pro Fishing Pliers 6.7" Split Ring Nose with Safety Lock , opens in a new tab - Professional 8.4“ Fishing Plier with Safety Lock and Anti Loss Rope See on Amazon : Professional 8.4“ Fishing Plier with Safety Lock and Anti Loss Rope , opens in a new tab - Fishing Tools Kit, Fishing Pliers,Fishing Scissors See on Amazon : Fishing Tools Kit, Fishing Pliers,Fishing Scissors , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fishing pliers , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Measurement tips: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/measurement-tips Also checked - Freshwater bag and length limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department - Creel and length limits: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources - 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations: Minnesota DNR Last verified 2026-10-27 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/how-to-read-a-fishing-regulation/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/how-to-read-a-fishing-regulation/ - Home - Guides - How to read a fishing regulation page Guide # How to read a fishing regulation page How to read a FishLimit species page and the agency booklet it cites: scope, season, bag, size, and the notes that override them. Updated 2026-10-30 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-30 A fishing rule is a small pile of conditions that all have to be true at once. You are on a certain water, on a certain date, holding a certain license, and the fish in your hand is a certain species and a certain length, and you have not already kept today’s bag. Drop any one of those and the sentence changes. This guide shows how those conditions show up on a FishLimit page, and how they show up in the agency booklet the page cites. It does not add limits that are not already on the species pages. ## The five fields that matter Every limits file on this site is built from the same pieces. You will see them in the table on a state species page. Scope. Where the row applies. “Statewide public waters” is a default. “Lake Erie and listed tributaries” is a different place. “Unless a water body has its own exception” means the row is not finished until you check the exception list. Scope is the field people skip, and it is the field that makes the rest of the row true or false. Season. When the row applies. Some rows have no season line because the limit is in force whenever fishing is open. Some rows are a spring window with a different minimum. A season is not the same thing as the license year. Do not assume a rule you read in the winter still describes the opening day. Daily limit. How many of that species, or that group of species, you may keep in a day. “Five black bass combined” is not “five largemouth plus five smallmouth.” Combined means the fish share one number. Our bag and size guide is the glossary. Size rule. The length gate. A minimum, a maximum, a protected slot, or a cap such as “only one over 20 inches.” Length only counts if you measure it the way that state defines. See how to measure a fish and what a slot limit means . Note. The leftover condition: a gear restriction, a possession twist, a warning that the booklet disagrees with itself. Notes are part of the rule. They are not flavor text. Under the table, watch for is our list of things the statewide row does not settle. A watch-for line that mentions a lake finder is an instruction to open the lake finder. ## What the rest of the page is for The summary under the title is our sentence, not a copy of the booklet. It is there so you can see the shape of the rule. It is not a shorter law. If the summary and the table ever feel different, read the table and then the source. The source box names the agency, links the page or booklet we read, and dates the check. Last verified means we opened that source on that date. It does not mean the agency froze the rule on that date, and it does not mean we re-read it this morning. Regulations change. The box is an audit trail, not a promise of tomorrow. “Check source” means we stopped. Ohio’s Lake Erie walleye and yellow perch limits from May 1 were in that category while the booklet said only that they would be announced later; we filled them in once we had read the Division of Wildlife’s own 2026-27 limits sheet. We do not fill announced-later with last year’s number. You should not either. Downloads on hub pages are the same rows in a spreadsheet, with a source URL on each row. They are for people citing the compilation. They are not more official than the agency PDF. The methodology explains what we will and will not put in the file. ## How an agency booklet is organized State booklets are longer than our pages, and they are organized for people who already fish that state. You will usually find, not always in this order: - A definition of length, and sometimes a drawing. - A statewide table by species. - A separate table for a Great Lake, a border water, or a reservoir. - License, stamp, and free-day information in a different chapter from the bag table. - A list of waters with special tackle rules: artificial lures, single barbless hooks, catch-and-release. - A county or zone map for species that are managed that way. Deer is the obvious hunting version. Some fish are managed by lake instead. Our page restates the rows we verified and links the booklet for the rest. We do not claim the page is the whole booklet. The guide to waters where the statewide number does not apply is the warning label for that gap, with Lake Erie bass, Lake Superior walleye, Texas exceptions, and Virginia designated trout water as the worked examples. ## A worked reading, without new numbers Take a species page and read it in this order. - Read the regulation period at the top. If you are planning a trip outside that window, you are reading history. - Read the statewide row and say it out loud as one sentence: who, where, how many, how long. - Read every later row and ask whether your water is named. - Read watch-for. If it mentions border waters, conservation licenses, or an exceptions PDF, open those before you keep a fish. - Open the agency link and find the same species. You are checking our homework. The steps are written out in how to check a regulation yourself . - Only then look at gear. Gear pages never change a cell in the table. The disclosure on a gear module says that, and it is the rule we follow. Here is the sentence shape using a figure already on the site, so you can practice. Minnesota’s inland walleye row, for the season dated on that page, is six walleye and sauger combined, and only one walleye over 20 inches may be in possession. The sentence fails if you ignore sauger, if you keep two fish over 20 inches, or if you are on Lake Superior or a lake with its own rule. One row, four ways to misread it. The page is Minnesota walleye . ## License pages are a different table Bag tables do not list the price of a license. Fee tables do not list the bag. Families mix them up when a stamp is required only for one species. Trout is the case we have written out: do you need a trout stamp . Annual versus one-day prices for nonresidents are in short-term or annual . The ranking itself is license fees . A free day is a third table: free fishing days . Read the license chapter and the bag chapter. Owning the right license does not make a short fish legal. Lacking the license does not matter if an exemption covers you, but the bag still does. Fishing with kids keeps those ideas apart. ## What we leave out on purpose We do not publish a page for a species until we have read the figures. Empty states on the fishing hub are unmarked on purpose. The source registry tells you which agency site to use while a hub does not exist. We do not copy an entire exceptions table into an article, because a lake we skip would look unrestricted. We do not put night-fishing legality, bait rules, or motor rules on a species page unless that species record included them from the agency text. Deer seasons are a parallel system: several date windows, a bag that depends on the county or permit area, and a license that is often separate from a deer permit. Start at how to read deer season dates and hunting license, permit, and tag . If you only do one thing after reading this, do this: open one species page, then open the agency link in the source box, and find the same species in the booklet. The two readings should match. If they do not, contact@fishlimit.com is the correction address, and the agency text is the one to fish under while we fix the page. The links below are a license sleeve, a dry pouch, and measuring tools. They belong in the boat after you have finished reading, not instead of reading. ## Questions people ask ### What does the first row of a species page mean? It is usually the statewide default: a scope, sometimes a season, a daily limit, and a size rule. Later rows and the watch-for notes are where lakes, Great Lakes, and border waters replace that default. ### What does last verified mean? It is the date we last read that figure on the agency page, not the date the agency enacted the rule. The agency page remains the authority if the two differ. ### Why do some cells say check source? Because we could not verify the figure. We leave it blank rather than guess. You should open the agency link instead of filling the blank from memory. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## Carry the answer in a form you can use wet Once you have read the page, the useful objects are a license you can show and a board that matches the length rule. A waterproof pouch keeps a phone on the agency page if you need to recheck a lake name at the ramp. - License holders and lanyards Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard & Clip See on Amazon : Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard & Clip , opens in a new tab - Vertical ID Card Name Tag Badge Holder with Waterproof Type Resealable Zip See on Amazon : Vertical ID Card Name Tag Badge Holder with Waterproof Type Resealable Zip , opens in a new tab - Waterproof Id Badge Holder with Lanyard See on Amazon : Waterproof Id Badge Holder with Lanyard , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : License holders and lanyards , opens in a new tab - Waterproof pouches and dry bags ProCase 2 Pack Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch See on Amazon : ProCase 2 Pack Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch , opens in a new tab - CACOE Floatable Waterproof Phone Pouch 2 Pack Up to 7.0",Black+Green See on Amazon : CACOE Floatable Waterproof Phone Pouch 2 Pack Up to 7.0",Black+Green , opens in a new tab - Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouch See on Amazon : Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouch , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Waterproof pouches and dry bags , opens in a new tab - Fish measuring boards Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler , opens in a new tab - Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes Fish Measuring Sticker for Boat 40" See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Sticker for Boat 40" , opens in a new tab - 51 Inch Fishing Ruler for Boat Waterproof Fishing Measuring Tape Black Self… See on Amazon : 51 Inch Fishing Ruler for Boat Waterproof Fishing Measuring Tape Black Self… , opens in a new tab - 6 Pcs Fish Ruler Decal Fish Measuring Tape Sticker for Boat Adhesive Fishing… See on Amazon : 6 Pcs Fish Ruler Decal Fish Measuring Tape Sticker for Boat Adhesive Fishing… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish rulers and measuring tapes , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Freshwater bag and length limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits Also checked - 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations: Minnesota DNR - 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations: ODNR Division of Wildlife Last verified 2026-10-30 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/how-to-read-deer-season-dates/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/how-to-read-deer-season-dates/ - Home - Guides - How to read deer season dates and bag limits Guide # How to read deer season dates and bag limits Archery, youth, firearms and muzzleloader seasons, zones and permit areas explained with examples from Texas, Ohio and Minnesota. Updated 2026-10-23 Updated 2026-10-23 A state’s deer calendar is several seasons laid over one another. Each season has its own dates, allowed equipment and sometimes its own license. ## Season types you will see - Archery. The longest season in most states. In our three starting states it runs from late September (Minnesota Sept. 19, Ohio Sept. 26) or early October (Texas Oct. 3) into winter. Texas requires an archery endorsement for the archery-only season. - Youth seasons. Short windows when only young hunters may take deer, such as Ohio’s Nov. 21–22 weekend and Texas’s Oct. 30 – Nov. 1 early youth season. - Firearms (general) season. Ohio’s is a handful of days in late fall and early winter, and Minnesota’s runs Nov. 7–22 in the 100-series permit areas and Nov. 7–15 in the 200-series ones, while Texas runs a long general season that splits into North and South zones. - Muzzleloader. A separate season (or window) for muzzleloading rifles, as in Minnesota in late November and early December, and in Ohio’s early January days. ## Limits depend on where you hunt Bag limits are not one number in most states. Texas sets limits by county within a yearly cap of five deer (no more than three bucks). Ohio has a statewide limit of six deer, only one antlered, with county limits varying. Minnesota’s limits vary by permit area, so you check your area before you buy a license. ## Before you buy a license - Find your county, zone or permit area on the agency page. - Match the season to your equipment . - Check whether you need an endorsement, permit or tag in addition to the base license. - Check reporting rules after harvest. Some Texas counties require it. Our deer seasons hub shows dates and base fees for each state we have verified, with the source and verification date. Always confirm with the agency, because season dates and zones are updated every year. The license is often more than one product. Hunting license, deer permit, and tag names the separate lines on each state’s fee table and points back here for the dates. What to pack after the paperwork is settled is in what to bring for opening day . ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source 2026–2027 hunting season dates: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/hunting/2026-2027-hunting-season-dates Also checked - Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations: Ohio Department of Natural Resources - Deer hunting: Minnesota DNR Last verified 2026-10-23 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/hunting-license-deer-permit-and-tag/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/hunting-license-deer-permit-and-tag/ - Home - Guides - Hunting license, deer permit, and tag Guide # Hunting license, deer permit, and tag How a base hunting license, a deer permit or deer license, and add-on endorsements fit together in the five states we have verified. Updated 2026-10-27 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-27 Hunters get in trouble when they buy one piece of paper and assume it is all the paper. In the five states we cover, deer hunting is usually a stack: something that lets you hunt, something that lets you take a deer, and often something extra for the weapon or for an antlerless deer. The names change. The stack does not. This guide names the products as they appear on our deer pages. Dollar amounts stay on those pages, because a price without its verification date goes stale, and the tables are already dated. Season dates are a different article: how to read deer season dates . What to carry on opening morning is what to bring for opening day . This page is only the paperwork. ## Three layers, five states Think in layers, then open the state page and match the product names. Layer 1, a base hunting license. The general privilege to hunt. Ohio calls the line we list a 1-year hunting license. Indiana lists an annual hunting license separately from the deer licenses. Virginia lists a one-year license to hunt and says it is required in addition to the deer/turkey license. Texas lists a hunting license, with a note that the nonresident figure is the General Hunting License, the only nonresident license valid for white-tailed deer on that page. Layer 2, a deer license, permit, or tag. The thing that authorizes the deer. Ohio lists an either-sex deer permit as its own line, separate from the hunting license. Virginia lists a deer/turkey license with its own validity window. Indiana lists a single-season deer license and a bundle. Minnesota does not make you hunt deer on a generic license in the lines we publish: the deer firearm license, the deer archery license, and the deer muzzleloader license are the deer products. Layer 3, the add-on. Texas lists an archery endorsement needed for the archery-only season. Virginia lists an additional archery license for designated archery season and an additional muzzleloading license for designated muzzleloader season, and the notes say those are not needed during firearms season. Minnesota lists an antlerless deer bonus permit. Ohio lists a deer management permit that the line describes as antlerless only. Indiana lists additional multi-season antlerless licenses after a first one. If you buy layer 1 and skip layer 2, you may be licensed to hunt and still not licensed for the deer. If you buy layer 2 and skip a weapon add-on, you may be legal in firearms season and not legal in archery season. The state page is where that sentence becomes a product name and a price. ## Where to read each stack Open the page for the state you will hunt. The fee table is the list we verified. The season list above it is the calendar those products attach to. The bag line is the county, zone, or permit-area problem the license does not solve. - Texas deer , verified 2026-10-23. County bag limits sit under an annual cap. The archery endorsement is the add-on our fee table names. Two counties have no deer season, according to the watch-for note. Look up the county. - Ohio deer , verified 2026-10-26. Hunting license plus deer permit. The watch-for note says hunter orange is required during the youth gun, gun, and muzzleloader seasons. That is a clothing rule, not a permit, and it is specific to those seasons on our page. Do not assume it describes archery, and do not copy it onto another state. - Minnesota deer , verified 2026-10-23. Separate deer licenses by weapon, plus an antlerless bonus permit. Our hunting hub notes that limits and firearm dates vary by numbered permit area, and that hunters validate at the kill site instead of tagging the carcass the way some other states do. Read that page before you picture a paper tag on a leg. - Indiana deer , verified 2026-10-24. Deer licenses are separate from the annual hunting license. Our hunting hub’s summary of the bag is one antlered deer and a county-set antlerless number, with a license for each deer. Confirm the county antlerless limit on the agency page. We are pointing at the structure, not restating every county. - Virginia deer , verified 2026-10-24. License to hunt plus deer/turkey license, then archery and muzzleloading licenses when those seasons are the ones you are in. Limits differ east and west of the Blue Ridge. The either-sex days are not statewide in the way a single sentence can capture. Use the county listing the agency publishes. The comparison table of base license prices on the deer seasons hub is only the first fee line. The hub says tags and permits cost extra. This article is the explanation of that sentence. ## What a tag is, without pretending the word means one thing “Tag” is the word hunters use for the item that ties a dead deer to a license. States do not all use the word the same way. Minnesota’s page, as our hunting hub summarizes it, has hunters validate at the kill site rather than tag the carcass. Other states in the set still speak in licenses and permits. We will not tell you to notch a tag, attach it to a leg, or report on a phone until you have read that state’s instructions. The wrong physical step is how a legal deer becomes a violation in the parking lot. The sequence that is safe to say everywhere we cover is: buy the stack that matches the weapon and the deer you intend to take, be inside the season dates for your county or zone, follow the validation or tagging steps printed in that booklet, and then transport the deer the way that booklet describes. Our pages list seasons, bags, and fees. They do not reprint the tagging diagram. The agency PDF does. ## Bag limits are not printed on the license A deer permit answers “may this hunter take a deer.” The county, zone, or permit area answers “how many, and antlered or antlerless.” Texas is county by county under a statewide cap. Ohio’s statewide ceiling still has county limits. Indiana’s antlerless number is a county number. Virginia changes east and west of the Blue Ridge and by land type. Minnesota is a permit area. Those sentences are the summaries on our hunting hub . The dates that go with them are in the deer-season guide. Buying a more expensive nonresident license does not buy you the resident bag of a different county. Youth licenses and senior licenses show up as their own lines on some of our fee tables. They are discounts or separate products, not a waiver of the season. A youth season is a date window. A youth price is a price. Do not mix them. ## Orange, weapons, and what we will not link Hunter orange is the example of a rule that sits beside the license and is still mandatory when it applies. Ohio’s deer page is the one where we have a specific watch-for sentence. Other states in our set have their own orange rules that depend on season and weapon. Confirm them on the agency page before you buy a vest and assume it satisfies the rule. The opening-day gear guide is about clothing and packing. It is not a legal digest of orange square inches. We do not sell or link firearms, ammunition, bows, or knives. The products under this article are a vest, a hat, a headlamp, binoculars, and a pack. They are optional equipment for a hunt you have already made legal on paper. If a listing looks like a weapon accessory that our gear rules forbid, it should not appear. The restricted list is enforced when the site builds. ## Before you pay - Open the state deer page and read the season year. - Find your county, zone, or permit area on the agency site linked there. - Match the weapon to the season, and note any endorsement the fee table names. - Buy the base license and the deer product as separate items if the table lists them that way. - Read the tagging or validation steps in the booklet, not in a forum post. - Recheck the night before. A date range is not a suggestion. Fishing licenses are a different stack and a different agency page. Do not assume a hunting license covers a rod. Fees we have verified for fishing are on the fishing license ranking . The fishing version of “which piece of paper” for trout is the trout stamp guide . If a fee on our deer page does not match the checkout screen, the checkout screen and the agency page control. Email contact@fishlimit.com with the state page and the agency link. Prices on these pages were verified on the dates named above, which are the dates in the data files, not a new price check performed for this article. ## Questions people ask ### Is a hunting license the same thing as a deer permit? Not in the states where we list them as separate products. Ohio lists a hunting license and a separate either-sex deer permit. Virginia lists a license to hunt and a separate deer/turkey license, and says the hunt license is required in addition. Indiana lists an annual hunting license separately from deer licenses. ### Where are the prices? On each state's deer page, with the date we verified them. This guide names the products so you know what to look for. It does not replace those tables. ### Does one deer license cover every season and every county? No. Texas archery-only season needs an archery endorsement on our Texas page. Minnesota sells firearm, archery, and muzzleloader deer licenses as separate lines. County and permit-area rules still set the bag. Read the state page. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## After the paperwork, the things you wear and carry A license does not make you visible or keep you warm. Blaze orange rules are not the same in every season, so confirm them on the state page before you rely on a vest. A headlamp, binoculars, and a daypack are the rest of a legal hunt that still has to walk in and out. We do not link firearms, ammunition, or knives. - Blaze orange vests Browning Safety Vest See on Amazon : Browning Safety Vest , opens in a new tab - Browning 3051000105 Vest Safety See on Amazon : Browning 3051000105 Vest Safety , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Blaze orange vests , opens in a new tab - Blaze orange hats Geyoga Beanie Blaze Hat Cuff Knit Cap for Men See on Amazon : Geyoga Beanie Blaze Hat Cuff Knit Cap for Men , opens in a new tab - Hot Shot Men’s Thinsulate Acrylic Cuff Knit Hat See on Amazon : Hot Shot Men’s Thinsulate Acrylic Cuff Knit Hat , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Blaze orange hats , opens in a new tab - Headlamps Headlamp Rechargeable 2PCS See on Amazon : Headlamp Rechargeable 2PCS , opens in a new tab - Energizer PRO-400 Headlamps for Adults See on Amazon : Energizer PRO-400 Headlamps for Adults , opens in a new tab - LHKNL Headlamp Flashlight See on Amazon : LHKNL Headlamp Flashlight , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Headlamps , opens in a new tab - Binoculars National Geographic 10x42 Waterproof Binoculars for Adults with Harness See on Amazon : National Geographic 10x42 Waterproof Binoculars for Adults with Harness , opens in a new tab - Vortex Triumph HD 10x42 Binoculars See on Amazon : Vortex Triumph HD 10x42 Binoculars , opens in a new tab - Celestron Outland X 10x42 Binoculars for Wildlife & Hunting See on Amazon : Celestron Outland X 10x42 Binoculars for Wildlife & Hunting , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Binoculars , opens in a new tab - Daypacks Hunting Backpack, Durable Hunting Packs for Men See on Amazon : Hunting Backpack, Durable Hunting Packs for Men , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Daypacks , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source White-tailed deer regulations: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer Also checked - 2026-27 Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations: ODNR Division of Wildlife - Deer hunting: Minnesota DNR - Deer hunting seasons: Indiana DNR - Deer hunting regulations: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Last verified 2026-10-27 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/ - Home - Guides # Guides Guides that use the same official pages as our data pages. Regulation figures stay on the state and species pages, where each one has a source link and a verification date. Updated 2026-11-02 - ### A checklist before you go fishing What to confirm before a fishing trip: water, limit, license or free day, measuring, weather, and cleaning gear. No new fees or seasons. - ### At what age do you need a fishing license? Youth and senior fishing license ages in Texas, Ohio, Minnesota, Virginia and Indiana: when kids start paying, who gets a senior price, and who needs no license. - ### Clean, drain, and dry your fishing gear The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service clean, drain, and dry steps for boats and fishing gear, restated in our words. State laws may add more. - ### Do you need a trout stamp? TX, OH, MN, VA and IN compared Which states make you buy a trout stamp or trout license on top of a fishing license, what it costs, when it applies and who is exempt, from agency sources. - ### Fishing license as a gift Which state wildlife agencies sell a gift fishing license, gift voucher, or gift certificate, with the official page for each state we could verify. - ### Fishing license holders and measuring tools How to carry your fishing license so it survives a wet day, and which tools (boards, rulers, scales and grippers) make it easy to check a fish against the rules. - ### Fishing with kids: licenses and a first kit Child license exemptions we have already verified in Texas, Ohio, Minnesota, Virginia, and Indiana, plus a simple first-trip kit. - ### Free fishing days, explained What a free fishing day does and does not waive, with real 2026 and 2027 examples from Texas, Ohio, Minnesota, Virginia and Indiana. - ### Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Holiday gift timing for 2026, with Black Friday and Cyber Monday dates and carrier shipping cutoffs from USPS and UPS, plus gear cards. - ### How to check a fishing or hunting rule yourself A step-by-step way to confirm a limit, fee, or season on the official agency page, and how to tell us if our page is wrong. - ### How to handle a fish you plan to release Catch-and-release handling restated from NOAA Fisheries, the National Park Service, and Texas Parks & Wildlife. No new bag limits. - ### How to measure a fish for a length limit How Texas Parks & Wildlife says to measure total length, and why you still need your own state's diagram before you keep a fish. - ### How to read a fishing regulation page How to read a FishLimit species page and the agency booklet it cites: scope, season, bag, size, and the notes that override them. - ### How to read bag, possession, minimum-length & slot limits A guide to the terms in state fishing regulations, with real examples from Texas, Ohio and Minnesota. - ### How to read deer season dates and bag limits Archery, youth, firearms and muzzleloader seasons, zones and permit areas explained with examples from Texas, Ohio and Minnesota. - ### Hunting license, deer permit, and tag How a base hunting license, a deer permit or deer license, and add-on endorsements fit together in the five states we have verified. - ### Keeping fish cold on the way home FDA advice for chilling seafood you will eat, restated for a fishing trip, plus why the bag limit still caps the cooler. - ### Short-term or annual nonresident fishing license? When a 1-day, 3-day, 5-day or 7-day nonresident fishing license beats an annual one, worked out from agency prices in Texas, Ohio, Minnesota, Virginia and Indiana. - ### What a slot limit means on the water How slot limits differ from a simple minimum, using Minnesota and Texas walleye figures already verified on this site. - ### What gear you need to fish for catfish A practical gear list for channel, blue and flathead catfish, with notes on size caps and where to check each state's rules. - ### What gear you need to fish for crappie The light rod, small jigs, floats and measuring tools that suit crappie, with links to the daily limits and minimum lengths we track for each state. - ### What gear you need to fish for largemouth bass A plain list of the rod, reel, line, lures and measuring tools that make a day of largemouth bass fishing easier, with links to the limits for each state we cover. - ### What gear you need to fish for northern pike Rod, braided line, wire leaders, spoons and handling tools for northern pike, with a pointer to Minnesota's zone-based rules. - ### What gear you need to fish for trout Rods, lures, waders, boots and a net for trout, plus how trout rules differ by water and where to check them for each state we cover. - ### What gear you need to fish for walleye The basic rod, reel, line, rigs and measuring tools for walleye, plus where to check each state's length rules before you keep a fish. - ### What to bring for opening day of deer season A checklist for opening day: blaze orange, warmth, light, optics and game care, with links to each state's season dates and the orange rules we have noted. - ### What to bring on a free fishing day A beginner's kit for your first day of fishing: a basic rod and reel, a few supplies, and where to check the dates and rules for free fishing days in each state. - ### When a statewide fishing limit does not apply How to tell that a lake, a Great Lake, or a designated trout water replaces the statewide bag and size limit. Examples from our verified pages. - ### When a stream is not safe to wade National Weather Service flood guidance for people on foot near streams, plus what waders do and do not do. No state wading laws invented. --- ## /guides/keeping-fish-cold/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/keeping-fish-cold/ - Home - Guides - Keeping fish cold on the way home Guide # Keeping fish cold on the way home FDA advice for chilling seafood you will eat, restated for a fishing trip, plus why the bag limit still caps the cooler. Updated 2026-10-27 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-27 A legal fish can still make you sick if it sits in a warm cooler until dinner. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration publishes handling advice for seafood you buy and for seafood you carry to a picnic. A fish you just caught is the same kind of food once you decide to eat it. This page restates the FDA points that matter between the net and the refrigerator. It also keeps the bag limit in the story, because a cooler is where people accidentally keep one fish too many. We read the FDA’s “Selecting and Serving Fresh and Frozen Seafood Safely” page on Oct. 27, 2026. Cooking temperatures and storage times below are from that page. They are food safety, not fishing regulations. Your state agency still decides how many fish you may possess and when you may clean them. ## Ice first, then the drive The FDA says to put seafood on ice or in the refrigerator or freezer soon after you buy it. On a boat or a bank, “soon” means the fish goes onto ice when you decide to keep it, not when you get back to the truck an hour later. A stringer in warm water is not a refrigerator. A livewell is for holding fish alive, and a fish in a livewell is generally a fish in your possession. Do not use a livewell as a waiting room for fish you already know you will not release. If you will eat the fish within two days, the FDA says to store it in a clean refrigerator at 40°F or below, and to check that temperature with a thermometer. If you will not eat it that soon, wrap it tightly and freeze it. A cooler on a tailgate is the bridge between the water and that refrigerator. The FDA’s picnic notes say to carry seafood with cold packs or ice, keep the cooler in the shade, and keep the lid closed. Every time you open it to show someone the fish, you warm the ice. Pre-chill the cooler. A cooler full of warm air and one bag of ice is not cold yet. Ice against the fish, not a single pack floating on top, is what keeps the body of the fish in the cold air the FDA is talking about. Drain meltwater if it is soaking the fish in a dirty soup, and replace ice that has melted on a hot day. Reusable packs work if they started frozen and you have enough of them. They are not magic. A thin pack in a soft bag on a 95°F afternoon will not hold 40°F for a long drive. Use a hard cooler and real ice for that trip. ## The time limit the FDA publishes Two numbers are easy to remember and easy to miss. Perishable food, including seafood, should not sit out of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours . When the air is above 90°F , that window is 1 hour . The FDA says bacteria that cause illness grow quickly between 40°F and 140°F. A fish on a fillet board in the sun is in that range. So is a fish in a cooler that has no ice left. Those times are about safety, not about how fresh the fish smells. The FDA says spoiled seafood can smell sour, rancid, fishy, or like ammonia, and that you should not eat it if it does. Smell is a reason to throw a fish out. It is not a reason to stretch the two-hour rule when the fish still smells fine. Most seafood, the FDA says, should be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F . If you do not have a thermometer, their visual cue for fish is flesh that is clear and separates easily with a fork. We are not offering a recipe. We are repeating the temperature so the cooler and the pan are part of one process. The FDA also says the safest choice is to cook seafood thoroughly. People who are pregnant, children, older adults, and people with weakened immune systems are told to avoid raw or undercooked fish and shellfish. A fish fry on the tailgate is a cooking question. Sushi from a fish you just caught is a different question, and the FDA’s page is the place to read it. We do not publish consumption advisories for mercury or contaminants in local lakes. Those advisories come from the state health or wildlife agency. If you eat fish from a water body under an advisory, read that advisory. Our species pages do not include it unless the fishing regulation itself mentions it. ## Clean cooler, clean hands The FDA’s picnic section says to wash a cooler with hot soapy water before you pack cooked seafood, especially if that cooler carried raw fish. Raw fish juices should not share a surface with food you will eat cold. Wash hands, boards, and knives between raw fish and anything else. That is ordinary kitchen practice. It belongs in the garage when you clean fish, not only in the kitchen. Keep raw fish in a bag or on a tray so meltwater does not run through the cooler onto drinks. The FDA is writing about cross-contamination in a store and a kitchen. The same transfer happens in a chest cooler. ## The bag limit is not a cooler size None of the temperatures above change how many fish you may keep. Measure first, then ice. A short fish on ice is still a short fish. Our measuring guide is the straight-line method. Our slot guide explains why a mid-size fish can be the one that has to go back. Count the cooler against the daily bag before you leave. Possession is the next limit, and it is not identical in every state. Our bag-limit guide uses Texas as the example we have verified: possession is generally twice the daily limit, with exceptions the agency lists. A two-day trip does not mean you can keep two days of fish in the cooler at once if you are over the possession limit. Read bag, possession, and size limits and the species page: - Catfish , a common cooler fish, with size caps in several of our states - Crappie - Walleye - Largemouth bass We have not published a rule, for every state, about when you may remove the head or the tail. If you need the fish intact so a warden can check the length, clean it after you are sure the length is legal. When you do clean it, get the fillets cold immediately. Cleaning does not pause the FDA clock. ## Ice, invasive species, and the ramp Lake water in the cooler is not a substitute for ice, and it is a way to move organisms. Empty lake water at the access. The clean, drain, and dry guide restates the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service steps. Bagged ice from a store is not lake water. Use that. If you will release some fish and keep others, decide at the net. The release guide is for the fish that go back. Do not put a fish on a stringer “just in case” and call it catch and release an hour later. A tired fish held that way is a kept fish that you then handled badly. ## A practical packing order - Freeze the packs and buy the ice before you fish, not on the way home. - Know the bag and the size rule. The checklist puts that first. - When you keep a fish, kill it quickly and get it on ice. Do not let a stringer be the whole plan on a hot day. - Keep the lid shut. - At the ramp, drain lake water, count the fish, and check lengths one more time. - At home, refrigerate at 40°F or freeze. If the fish was warm for more than the FDA window, do not talk yourself into eating it. The product links below are coolers, ice packs, insulated bags, and stringers. A larger cooler does not mean a larger limit. Check the listing for capacity and whether it includes ice. We do not show prices or ratings. ## Questions people ask ### How cold should fish be on the way home? The Food and Drug Administration says seafood you will use within two days should be stored in a clean refrigerator at 40°F or below, and that picnic seafood should ride in a cooler with ice or cold packs. Get the fish onto ice soon, not at the end of the drive. ### How long can fish sit out? The FDA says not to leave seafood or other perishable food out of the refrigerator for more than 2 hours, or more than 1 hour when the temperature is above 90°F. ### Does a full cooler raise the bag limit? No. The daily bag is a regulation. The cooler is a container. Texas, on our pages, generally sets possession at twice the daily bag, with exceptions. Other states differ. Read the species page. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## Coolers, ice, and a way to hold fish you will keep A hard cooler with ice, a soft cooler for a short walk, reusable ice packs, an insulated fish bag, and a stringer are all ways to keep fish you have decided to eat. They are not a place to store extra fish while you decide whether the bag limit applies. - Hard coolers Coleman Xtreme Rolling Cooler with Wheels See on Amazon : Coleman Xtreme Rolling Cooler with Wheels , opens in a new tab - VEVOR Portable Cooler,Hard Cooler with Ice Retention See on Amazon : VEVOR Portable Cooler,Hard Cooler with Ice Retention , opens in a new tab - STANLEY Outdoor Hard Cooler See on Amazon : STANLEY Outdoor Hard Cooler , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hard coolers , opens in a new tab - Soft coolers Amazon Basics Insulated Cooler Bag See on Amazon : Amazon Basics Insulated Cooler Bag , opens in a new tab - Maelstrom 24/30/60 Can Soft Cooler Bag See on Amazon : Maelstrom 24/30/60 Can Soft Cooler Bag , opens in a new tab - RealCool 35/45 Can Collapsible Soft Cooler Bag See on Amazon : RealCool 35/45 Can Collapsible Soft Cooler Bag , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Soft coolers , opens in a new tab - Reusable ice packs Igloo Medium Maxcold 2 Pack Ice Block See on Amazon : Igloo Medium Maxcold 2 Pack Ice Block , opens in a new tab - Cool Coolers by Fit & Fresh XL Reusable Slim Ice Packs For Coolers See on Amazon : Cool Coolers by Fit & Fresh XL Reusable Slim Ice Packs For Coolers , opens in a new tab - Healthy Packers Ice Packs for Lunch Boxes & Coolers See on Amazon : Healthy Packers Ice Packs for Lunch Boxes & Coolers , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Reusable ice packs , opens in a new tab - Insulated fish bags Buffalo Gear Insulated Fish Cooler Bag Portable Fish Kill Bag Keep Ice-cold… See on Amazon : Buffalo Gear Insulated Fish Cooler Bag Portable Fish Kill Bag Keep Ice-cold… , opens in a new tab - THKFISH Insulated Fish Cooler Bag See on Amazon : THKFISH Insulated Fish Cooler Bag , opens in a new tab - THKFISH Fish Cooler Bag Insulated Fish Kill Bag for Caught Fishing See on Amazon : THKFISH Fish Cooler Bag Insulated Fish Kill Bag for Caught Fishing , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Insulated fish bags , opens in a new tab - Fish stringers Stringer 2Pcs 10Ft Heavy Duty Fishing Stringer See on Amazon : Stringer 2Pcs 10Ft Heavy Duty Fishing Stringer , opens in a new tab - Eagle Claw 04300-002 Stringer See on Amazon : Eagle Claw 04300-002 Stringer , opens in a new tab - Inc. Generation 5 Pro-Style Tangle-Free Fishing Stringer,Multi,10 Feet See on Amazon : Inc. Generation 5 Pro-Style Tangle-Free Fishing Stringer,Multi,10 Feet , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish stringers , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Selecting and serving fresh and frozen seafood safely: U.S. Food and Drug Administration https://www.fda.gov/food/buy-store-serve-safe-food/selecting-and-serving-fresh-and-frozen-seafood-safely Also checked - Freshwater bag and length limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Last verified 2026-10-27 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/nonresident-fishing-license-short-term-vs-annual/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/nonresident-fishing-license-short-term-vs-annual/ - Home - Guides - Short-term or annual nonresident fishing license? Guide # Short-term or annual nonresident fishing license? When a 1-day, 3-day, 5-day or 7-day nonresident fishing license beats an annual one, worked out from agency prices in Texas, Ohio, Minnesota, Virginia and Indiana. Updated 2026-10-26 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-26 Buy a short-term nonresident license for a one- or two-day trip, and buy the annual if you will fish about three or four days or come back later in the license year. The exact break-even point is different in each state, so here is the math for the five states we have verified, using prices taken from each agency’s fee page and checked again on Oct. 26, 2026. ## The numbers, side by side State Short-term options (nonresident) Annual (nonresident) Annual wins at Texas 1-day all-water $16 Freshwater package $58 4 single days Ohio 1-day $27.04, 3-day $52 1-year $76.96 3 single days Minnesota 7-day $43 Individual annual $51 Any second trip Virginia 1-day $20, 5 consecutive days $36 Freshwater $72 Two 5-day trips (tie) Indiana 1-day $15, 7-day $35 Annual $60 4 single days, or two 7-day trips “Annual wins at” is plain arithmetic on the listed prices: the point where buying short-term licenses again and again costs as much as or more than the annual. It ignores processing fees, which we cover below. Every state’s full fee table, with our verification date, is on the license fee ranking . ## State by state Texas. The nonresident one-day license is all-water, so it covers both fresh and salt water. Three days cost $48, still under the $58 freshwater package, and the fourth day takes you to $64. Texas packages run from the date of sale to Aug. 31, not for 12 months. A package bought in July is a short one. Ohio. A single day is $27.04. If you fish two or three days on one trip, the $52 three-day license is cheaper than two one-day licenses ($54.08). Ohio also says a one-day license can be credited toward an annual license. The nonresident upgrade is $49.92, which brings the total to the same $76.96 as buying the annual outright, so starting with a day costs you nothing extra if you decide to keep going. Ohio adds that a transaction fee may apply online. Minnesota. The nonresident 7-day license is $43 and covers seven consecutive days. The annual is only $8 more at $51, and the Minnesota license year runs March 1 through the end of February. The DNR also lists a nonresident married couple 14-day license ($54) and a nonresident family license ($68). It adds a $1 agent fee to listed prices. The trout/salmon stamp ($10) is separate for the 7-day and annual licenses. The 24-hour and 72-hour licenses are exempt from the stamp, but we leave their prices out: the DNR’s license list and its printed booklet did not agree when we checked. Virginia. A nonresident one-day freshwater license is $20 and the five-consecutive-day license is $36, so for two days or more the five-day is the better buy. Two separate five-day trips cost $72, the same as the annual freshwater license. Virginia also sells a nonresident license limited to designated stocked trout waters for $48. The state says its issuance fee is already included in these prices. Indiana. The one-day license is $15 and includes the trout/salmon privilege. The seven-day license is $35 and the annual is $60, and Indiana’s license year runs April 1 through March 31. Three single days ($45) already cost more than the seven-day, so for a week-long trip the seven-day is the clear pick. Only the one-day license is listed as including trout and salmon; the $11 trout/salmon stamp is sold separately. Indiana charges $1 by mail or at a retailer and $3 plus card fees online or in the app. ## Before you pay - Check whether you need a license at all. Several of these states exempt children, and a free fishing day may waive the license entirely. See the free fishing days hub for verified dates. - Match the license to the water. Freshwater, saltwater and trout privileges are sold separately in some states. A cheap license that does not cover your water is a citation, not a bargain. - Look at the rules for your fish, too. A license does not change the limits. Our pages for walleye , largemouth bass and trout compare limits across these states, and how to read bag and size limits explains the terms. - Confirm the residency rule. Each state defines a resident differently. Indiana, for example, requires a fixed primary home in the state for 60 consecutive days before purchase. If you are unsure, ask the agency before you buy the cheaper resident license. Prices change by license year. We restated these figures in our own words from the agency pages listed below, and the agency’s own page always wins if it differs from ours. ## Questions people ask ### Is a one-day nonresident fishing license worth it? For a single day, yes, in every state we checked. Prices were $15 in Indiana, $16 in Texas (all-water), $20 in Virginia and $27.04 in Ohio, against annual nonresident licenses of $58 to $76.96. Once you fish about three or four days, a multi-day or annual license usually costs less. ### How many days of fishing make an annual nonresident license cheaper? Using agency prices checked on Oct. 26, 2026, single-day licenses reach or pass the annual price on the fourth day in Texas and Indiana and on the third day in Ohio. In Virginia, two five-day licenses cost the same as the $72 annual. In Minnesota the 7-day license is $43 and the annual is $51, so the annual wins if you might come back. ### Do kids need a nonresident fishing license? It depends on age and state. Texas exempts nonresidents under 17, Indiana exempts nonresident youth 17 or younger, and Virginia exempts nonresident children under 16. Ohio requires no license for anyone under 16. Minnesota lets nonresidents under 16 fish under a parent's license or buy a $5 nonresident youth license. ### Can I upgrade a one-day license to an annual license? Ohio says a one-day license can be credited toward an annual license. A nonresident who pays $27.04 for a day and then upgrades for $49.92 ends up at the same $76.96 as the annual. We did not find the same upgrade rule on the other four states' fee pages. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## Keeping an out-of-state license on you A nonresident license is easy to lose track of because it is not the one you carry every week. A clear holder on a lanyard keeps a printed copy dry and in view, and a waterproof pouch protects your phone if the state accepts a license shown on screen. Check how that state wants the license displayed before you rely on either. - License holders and lanyards Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard & Clip See on Amazon : Waterproof ID Badge Holder with Lanyard & Clip , opens in a new tab - Vertical ID Card Name Tag Badge Holder with Waterproof Type Resealable Zip See on Amazon : Vertical ID Card Name Tag Badge Holder with Waterproof Type Resealable Zip , opens in a new tab - Waterproof Id Badge Holder with Lanyard See on Amazon : Waterproof Id Badge Holder with Lanyard , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : License holders and lanyards , opens in a new tab - Waterproof pouches and dry bags ProCase 2 Pack Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch See on Amazon : ProCase 2 Pack Floating Waterproof Phone Pouch , opens in a new tab - CACOE Floatable Waterproof Phone Pouch 2 Pack Up to 7.0",Black+Green See on Amazon : CACOE Floatable Waterproof Phone Pouch 2 Pack Up to 7.0",Black+Green , opens in a new tab - Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouch See on Amazon : Hiearcool Waterproof Phone Pouch , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Waterproof pouches and dry bags , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Fishing licenses and packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages Also checked - 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (license information): ODNR Division of Wildlife - Fishing licenses: Minnesota DNR - Fishing licenses: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources - License fees: Indiana DNR Last verified 2026-10-26 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/read-bag-and-size-limits/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/read-bag-and-size-limits/ - Home - Guides - How to read bag, possession, minimum-length & slot limits Guide # How to read bag, possession, minimum-length & slot limits A guide to the terms in state fishing regulations, with real examples from Texas, Ohio and Minnesota. Updated 2026-10-30 Updated 2026-10-30 State fishing rules look dense because a few small ideas are stacked together. Once you can spot each one, a regulation table reads quickly. ## The four ideas Daily limit (bag limit). The most fish of a species you may keep in one day. Release the rest, or stop keeping fish once you reach it. Possession limit. The most fish you may hold at any one time, which matters on multi-day trips. Some agencies set it separately. Texas, for example, says possession is generally twice the daily limit, with exceptions listed by species or water. Minnesota usually makes the two the same, but its inland yellow perch rule splits them: 20 a day and 40 in possession ( Minnesota yellow perch limits ). Minimum length. A fish shorter than the stated size must go back. Ohio’s statewide largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass limit pairs a daily limit of five with a 12-inch minimum, so a fish that measures 11 inches cannot be kept even if you have not reached five. Slot or size-restricted limits. Some rules protect a range of sizes, or allow only one fish above a size. Minnesota’s walleye limit, as printed for the 2026 season, allows only one walleye over 20 inches in your possession. Texas allows five walleye per day but only two under 16 inches. Both are the same idea written from opposite directions: a cap on how many fish of a given size class you may keep. ## Check the fine print every time - Which water are you on? Statewide limits are the starting point. Lake Erie in Ohio, Lake Superior in Minnesota and many individual lakes have their own entries that replace the statewide figure. - Which dates? Several limits change during the year. Ohio’s Lake Erie bass limit shifts across spring and early summer, and Minnesota’s bass seasons open with a catch-and-release period. - Species groups. Minnesota combines walleye and sauger in one daily limit, and Texas counts rainbow and brown trout together. - Which license? Minnesota’s conservation license, for example, carries smaller limits than the standard angling license. Each species page on this site shows the exact figures we read, the regulation period they apply to, the agency’s URL and the date we last checked. Treat them as a quick reference, and confirm with the agency’s current regulations before you keep a fish. Two follow-ups use those same figures. What a slot limit means walks through the Minnesota inland walleye cap and the Texas statewide walleye cap. How to measure a fish restates the straight-line method Texas publishes, and tells you to use your own state’s diagram if it differs. When the first row is not your lake, read when a statewide limit does not apply . ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Freshwater bag and length limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits Also checked - Ohio Fishing Regulations booklet: Ohio Department of Natural Resources - 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations: Minnesota DNR Last verified 2026-10-30 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/stream-wading-safety/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/stream-wading-safety/ - Home - Guides - When a stream is not safe to wade Guide # When a stream is not safe to wade National Weather Service flood guidance for people on foot near streams, plus what waders do and do not do. No state wading laws invented. Updated 2026-10-27 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-27 Wading is how trout anglers reach a lie they cannot cast to from the bank. It is also how people get knocked down when a creek is higher than it looks. Those are different situations, and the National Weather Service writes about the second one with numbers that are easy to underestimate. This guide restates that guidance for someone who fishes on foot. It does not invent a state law about where you may wade, what soles you may wear, or whether a staff is required. We have not verified those rules. Your state agency and the land manager of the stream are the place to read them. We read the Weather Service pages “During a flood,” “Turn Around Don’t Drown,” and the outdoor-flooding notes on Oct. 27, 2026. ## The depths the Weather Service publishes The Service says it takes six inches of fast-moving flood water to knock an adult off their feet. The same “Turn Around Don’t Drown” page says 12 inches of rushing water can carry away most cars, and about two feet can carry away SUVs and trucks. The during-a-flood page repeats the six-inch figure for walking and says not to walk through flood water. A flooded road and a flooded riffle are the same physical fact: you cannot see the bottom, the speed is easy to misjudge, and the water is stronger than it looks. An older Weather Service flood brochure, still posted by forecast offices, tells you to stop if you come to a flowing stream where the water is above your ankles , and to turn around. It says swiftly moving water only six inches deep can knock you down. Ankle-deep is below the top of a pair of boots. That is the point. The dangerous depth is inside the range people call “shallow.” These figures are about flood water and swift water. They are not a permit to wade every creek that is five inches deep. A slick bedrock shelf, a strainer of logs, or a drop into a hole can hurt you in water that is not in flood. The figures are a floor for judgment, not a complete list of hazards. ## Rain that is not falling on you The Weather Service’s outdoor-flooding page tells campers and hikers that in hilly country a flash flood can arrive with little warning because distant rain is funneled into gullies. It says not to camp on low ground next to streams, because a rise can catch you while you are asleep. It also says that if you notice even a slight rise, you should get to higher ground, and that it does not have to be raining where you are standing. For an angler, the translation is practical. Check the forecast before you leave, including the county upstream of the parking lot. If a flood warning or a flash-flood warning is out for that stream, do not try to “get one hour in” before it hits. If you are already in the creek and the water color changes, the level ticks up, or you hear a change in the sound of the riffle, get out and move uphill. Do not cross to the truck if the crossing is the thing that is rising. The Service’s line for a flooded road is the same line for a flooded ford: turn around, do not drown. Most flash-flood warnings, that outdoor page notes, will not trigger the wireless emergency alerts on your phone. A phone in a waterproof pouch with the weather radio or a forecast you refreshed at the trailhead is more useful than a phone you cannot hear over the water. NOAA Weather Radio is the Service’s direct path for warnings. We are not selling a radio. We are repeating why a morning look at the forecast belongs on the pre-trip checklist . ## What waders are for Chest waders and wading boots are for cold water and slick rock on a stream you have judged to be safe to enter. They keep you fishing longer. They do not change the force of the current. Do not wear them into water the Weather Service already told you to stay out of. If a pair of waders fills, the extra weight is water, not protection. Know how to get out of your own gear before you depend on it. Felt or rubber soles change grip on rock. They do not change the force of moving water. Some states restrict felt soles because felt can carry invasive organisms. We have not verified which of our five states do that, so this page does not tell you felt is legal or illegal. It does tell you to clean the soles before the next water. Mud in the tread is how plants and animals move. The steps are in clean, drain, and dry . If you fish from the bank, waterproof boots are enough and you are not in the current. That is the lower-risk way to take a child or a first-time angler. See fishing with kids and the trout gear guide . Trout limits and the trout-license question are separate from safety: trout by state and do you need a trout stamp . ## How to wade when you have decided the water is ordinary This is field craft, not a federal standard. Use it only after the flood question is settled. - Cross at an angle downstream, shuffling, so you do not step past a drop you have not felt. - Keep a foot planted. Do not hop. - Face upstream if you need to brace, and give yourself an exit that is not a climb over a log in the current. - Unhook the waist of a backpack so you can get it off if you go down. A pack that floats above you is a problem. - Fish with someone when you can, especially on a remote creek, so a fall or a buried hook has another person nearby. - Tell someone which stream and when you will be off it. A measuring board and a net still matter, because trout rules are full of short minimums and catch-and-release water. Handle fish you will release with wet hands and a short time out of the water. That is the release guide . None of it is a reason to stay in a rising creek to land one more fish. ## Boats are a different rulebook Life-jacket laws are state boating laws. We have not published them. If you leave the bank for a boat, read the state boating page before you go. The Weather Service figures for cars in flood water apply to boat ramps too: a ramp you drove down in the morning can be a ramp you should not drive up if the river came up. Do not drive through water over a ramp road to save a trailer. Twelve inches of rushing water is the car figure they publish. ## What this page will not do It will not give you an “always safe” depth for every creek. It will not say that a famous trout stream is wadable this weekend. It will not list felt-sole bans we have not read. It will not tell you that expensive waders are safer in a flood. The decision the Weather Service wants is the boring one: if the water is in flood, or above your ankles and moving fast, or rising, stay out and go to higher ground. If you are checking whether the fishing rule even allows you to be there, that is a different page. Seasons and tackle restrictions for trout are on the state trout pages. A closed season is not a safety rule, and a safety rule is not a season. Read both. The products below are waders, boots, a rain jacket, and a first-aid kit for days when the stream is a normal fishing stream. If the forecast says flood, leave them in the closet and stay home. That is the whole recommendation. ## Questions people ask ### How deep does moving water have to be to knock a person down? The National Weather Service says six inches of fast-moving flood water can knock an adult off their feet. Their flood brochure also says to stop if you meet a flowing stream with water above your ankles. ### Do waders make it safe to cross a high stream? No. Waders are clothing. The Weather Service says not to walk in flood water. If the stream is up, stay out, even if the waders are tall enough to keep you dry. ### Does rain have to fall on me for a creek to rise? No. The Weather Service warns that distant rain in hilly country can be channeled into a quiet stream and turn it dangerous with little warning. Check the forecast for the watershed, not only the parking lot. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## Boots and waders for ordinary water, not for flood water Chest waders, wading boots, and waterproof boots keep you warmer and give you better footing on slick rock in water you have already decided is safe to enter. They do not make flood water safe. 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Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/what-a-slot-limit-means/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/what-a-slot-limit-means/ - Home - Guides - What a slot limit means on the water Guide # What a slot limit means on the water How slot limits differ from a simple minimum, using Minnesota and Texas walleye figures already verified on this site. Updated 2026-10-27 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-27 A minimum length is one cut. Anything shorter goes back, and anything longer may be kept until the bag is full. A slot limit is a second cut. It protects a range of lengths, or it lets you keep only so many fish on one side of a length. People miss slots because they learned “bigger is always legal” on a lake that used a minimum. This guide explains the idea using two walleye rules we have already verified, and it points at the pages that carry the dates and the exceptions. It does not invent slot numbers for waters we have not read. The glossary page is bag, possession, and size limits . The measuring method is how to measure a fish . If the water is not the statewide default, read when a statewide limit does not apply before you apply either example below. ## Two different cuts A minimum throws back small fish and leaves the large ones available until you hit the bag. Ohio’s inland black bass rule, on our Ohio largemouth page , is this type for the statewide row: five black bass a day, combined, at 12 inches or longer, in the regulation period printed on that page. A 13-inch bass is legal on that row. An 11-inch bass is not. There is no upper cut in that statewide sentence. Lake Erie is a different row, so do not carry the 12-inch memory to the lake. A one-over cap is a slot-style restriction even when nobody says the word “slot.” Minnesota’s inland walleye rule, on our Minnesota walleye page , for the season opening May 9, 2026 and running through February 28, 2027, allows six walleye and sauger combined, and only one walleye over 20 inches in possession. The sixth fish can be legal on length and illegal because you already kept a 22-inch fish. Sauger count in the six. A second fish over 20 inches does not become legal because the first one was a “trophy.” Lake Superior’s row on the same page is a minimum, not this cap. Many other lakes are neither. The watch-for note names Mille Lacs and Upper Red as examples of lakes with their own rules. A cap on small fish runs the other direction. Texas statewide walleye, on our Texas walleye page , is five fish, no more than two under 16 inches, and no overall minimum, unless the water has an exception. You may keep a walleye under 16 inches. You may not fill the five-fish bag with five small ones. Two under 16 is the cap. The other fish in the bag need to be 16 inches or longer. This is the opposite of a 16-inch minimum, and it is the misreading we most want to prevent. Saugeye are listed with the same condition on that page. Possession, the page notes, is generally twice the daily bag in Texas, with exceptions. A second day does not reset the fish already in the cooler if you are over possession. Both the Minnesota cap and the Texas cap are size rules inside a bag. You can be under the bag and still illegal. You can be legal on the first fish and illegal on the second. That is the entire point of measuring every one. ## Why agencies bother A minimum lets small fish grow once. It does not stop you from harvesting the largest spawners if the bag is five and all five are trophies. A one-over rule leaves more large fish in the lake while still letting an angler keep a meal of smaller fish. A cap on little fish, like the Texas walleye wording, pushes harvest toward fish that have already recruited, instead of a bag of juveniles. You do not need to agree with the biology to follow the cut. You need to know which cut your water uses. We are not claiming those are the management goals written in each booklet’s preface. We are describing what the numbers do to a cooler. The agency’s own explanation, if you want it, is in the booklet linked on the species page. ## How to fish under a slot without sorting illegally Decide the rule before the first bite. Say it the way the row is written. For the Minnesota inland row, the sentence is “six walleye and sauger, only one walleye over 20.” For the Texas statewide row, the sentence is “five walleye, only two under 16, unless this reservoir is on the exception list.” If you cannot finish the sentence, you are not ready to keep a fish. Measure on a flat board with the jaw closed, using the state’s definition of length. A fish that is 19 and three quarters is not over 20. A fish that is 15 and seven eighths is under 16. Round in the direction the ruler shows, not in the direction that fills the bag. If you are unsure, release it. The release guide is the handling. A fish you are unsure about does not go on the stringer “until we get back and measure again” if it will die there. Measure now. Do not stack extra fish in the livewell to sort at the ramp unless that state expressly allows culling. We have not published a culling rule for these waters. The safe habit is: if the fish does not fit the sentence, it goes back now. Texas notes, on the walleye page, that fish on a stringer, in a cooler, or in a livewell are in possession. Possession is the wrong place for a fish you meant to release. Count combined species out loud. A sauger is not a free fish beside a Minnesota walleye limit. A saugeye is not a free fish beside the Texas walleye condition we quoted. Ohio’s inland bass limit is three species in one bag. The habit of naming the fish before it goes in the cooler prevents the “I thought they were separate” conversation. ## Where people apply the right idea to the wrong water The Minnesota 20-inch line is an inland statewide line on our page, with a season attached. It is not Lake Superior. It is not a promise about Mille Lacs. Copying it onto a Wisconsin border water is exactly what the watch-for note tells you not to do. The Texas “two under 16” line is the statewide default, and the page points at an exceptions list. A reservoir trip that skips the exceptions list is a guess. The Ohio 12-inch bass minimum is not a slot. Do not invent an upper end for it. And do not use it on Lake Erie, where our page shows a different minimum and, in one spring window, a different bag. Those Lake Erie rows are dated. Read Ohio largemouth bass for the window you will fish. Other species on this site use minimums, maximums, and one-over rules that are not the walleye examples. Catfish pages in particular use length caps on large fish in some states. Open catfish , crappie , northern pike , and trout rather than exporting a walleye slot to a different species. If a lake you fish is famous for a bass slot and our statewide row does not mention it, assume we have not verified that lake. Look it up. Absence from our paragraph is not absence from the booklet. ## A pocket version - Read the size rule for your water, not for your state in the abstract. - Put the board where you can reach it. - Measure every fish you might keep. The measuring guide is the Texas straight-line method, and your booklet may define length differently. - Fit the fish into the sentence. Bag, combined species, and the slot or cap all have to be true. - Release the ones that do not fit, quickly, with wet hands. - Stop at the bag. Ice the ones you keep. The cooler does not create a second slot. See keeping fish cold . License questions are independent. A slot does not waive a stamp, and a stamp does not waive a slot. Fees are on the license ranking . The checklist is the order to do this in before you leave the house. If you think we have misstated the Minnesota or Texas walleye line, the agency PDFs are linked on those pages and again at the bottom of this one. Email contact@fishlimit.com with both addresses. Until we update the verification date, fish the agency’s current table. The board, tape, gripper, and hook remover below are how a slot gets applied in the boat. They are affiliate links, disclosed with the module. They do not add an inch to a short fish. ## Questions people ask ### What is a slot limit? A rule that treats fish differently based on a length range, instead of a single minimum. One common form protects fish inside a range. Another caps how many fish you may keep above or below a length. Both require you to measure every fish you might keep. ### What is the Minnesota inland walleye size rule on this site? For the season on our Minnesota walleye page, the inland limit is six walleye and sauger combined, and only one walleye over 20 inches may be in possession. Lake Superior is a different rule. Many lakes have their own. ### What is the Texas statewide walleye size rule on this site? Five fish a day, no more than two under 16 inches, and no overall minimum, unless that water has an exception. It caps small fish. It is not a 16-inch minimum. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## You cannot apply a slot without a measurement A slot is a length rule. 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Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/what-age-do-you-need-a-fishing-license/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/what-age-do-you-need-a-fishing-license/ - Home - Guides - At what age do you need a fishing license? Guide # At what age do you need a fishing license? Youth and senior fishing license ages in Texas, Ohio, Minnesota, Virginia and Indiana: when kids start paying, who gets a senior price, and who needs no license. Updated 2026-11-02 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-11-02 In the five states we cover, a child first needs a fishing license at 16 in Ohio, Minnesota and Virginia, at 17 in Texas, and at 18 in Indiana. At the other end, most states do not make seniors free; they sell a cheaper resident senior license from age 65 (64 in Indiana), and only residents born before a fixed date, or 90 and older in Minnesota, skip the license entirely. Everything below was read from each agency’s license page or 2026 regulations booklet on Nov. 2, 2026. ## The ages, side by side State No license needed (young) Youth license Resident senior price No license by age (residents) Texas Under 17, residents and nonresidents None needed From 65: freshwater package $12, saltwater $17, all-water $22 Born before Jan. 1, 1931 Ohio Under 16, anyone None needed From 65 (born on or after Jan. 1, 1938): 1-year $10 Born on or before Dec. 31, 1937: free license, must be obtained Minnesota Residents under 16; nonresidents under 16 fishing under a parent’s or guardian’s license 16 and 17: $5 (resident or nonresident) No senior license listed 90 and older Virginia Under 16, residents and nonresidents None needed From 65: annual freshwater $9 None listed Indiana Under 18, residents and nonresidents None needed From 64 (born after March 31, 1943): annual $3 or Senior Fish for Life $23 Born before April 1, 1943 “Under 16” means the license is needed from the 16th birthday. These are the general rules. Every state also has exemptions that have nothing to do with age, such as private ponds, landowners, military leave and disability licenses, and those are listed on the same agency pages. ## When kids start paying Texas. Residents and nonresidents under 17 need no license. From 17 they buy the regular resident package (freshwater $30, all-water $40) or a nonresident one. Ohio. No one under 16 needs a fishing license, resident or not. At 16 a resident moves to the adult resident license ($25 for one year) and a nonresident to the nonresident license. Ohio also sells a resident youth lifetime license for $430.56, which must be bought before the 16th birthday. Minnesota. Residents under 16 need no license. Residents 16 and 17 buy a $5 youth license, which also exempts them from the trout/salmon stamp and the spearing license. From 18, the resident adult annual license is $25. Minnesota adds a $1 issuing fee to listed prices, and a license stays valid for the rest of its license year if your age changes after you buy it. Virginia. Residents and nonresident children under 16 need neither a fishing license nor a trout license. The regular resident state freshwater license is for anglers 16 and older. Indiana. Residents and nonresidents under 18 need neither a fishing license nor the trout/salmon stamp. That is the highest youth cutoff of the five states. ## What seniors pay Texas. Residents 65 or older who were born on or after Jan. 1, 1931 buy senior packages: freshwater $12, saltwater $17, all-water $22. Residents born before Jan. 1, 1931 need no license. A Texas resident 65 or older also does not need the separate Lake Texoma license to fish the Oklahoma side of that lake. Ohio. Residents 65 and older born on or after Jan. 1, 1938 buy a resident senior license: $10 for one year, $27.04 for three years, $45.07 for five years or $84.24 for life. Residents born on or before Dec. 31, 1937 are not exempt in the Texas sense. They qualify for a free license, which they pick up at a license outlet or at wildohio.gov. Minnesota. The license guide says residents 16 through 89 need a license and residents 90 and older do not. We did not find a reduced senior angling license in the 2026 booklet’s resident table, but anglers 65 and older do not need the trout/salmon stamp. Virginia. Residents 65 or older can buy an annual freshwater license for $9. Both the agency’s license page and the 2026 digest list that price. Virginia also says people 65 or older do not need a saltwater license, but they must follow the Fisherman Identification Program. Lifetime licenses for older residents are listed on the license page too. Indiana. Residents at least 64 years old and born after March 31, 1943 buy either the $3 Annual Senior Fishing license or the $23 Senior Fish for Life license, and both include the trout/salmon stamp. Residents born before April 1, 1943 need no license but should carry a driver’s license or other ID to prove age and residency. They may still buy a $3 voluntary senior license to support fisheries work. ## Visiting from another state Youth exemptions mostly carry over to visitors: Texas (under 17), Ohio and Virginia (under 16) and Indiana (under 18) give nonresident children the same cutoff as residents. Minnesota is the exception. A nonresident under 16 either fishes under a parent’s or guardian’s license, and any fish kept count toward that adult’s possession limit, or gets a $5 nonresident youth license to keep a separate limit. Nonresidents 16 and 17 buy the same $5 youth license. Senior prices are resident-only in the tables we read. Ohio’s nonresident license is “for all nonresidents 16 years old and older.” Texas is the one state of the five with an age-based break for some visitors: it exempts Oklahoma residents 65 or older, and Louisiana residents 65 or older who hold a valid Louisiana recreational fishing license. For short trips, compare one-day and annual prices in short-term or annual nonresident licenses . ## Before you go - An exemption covers the license, not the rules. A 12-year-old or a 92-year-old still follows the same bag, size and season rules. See how to read bag and size limits and the species pages, such as largemouth bass or bluegill and sunfish . - Check the extra privileges. Trout stamps and trout licenses follow their own age rules in some states; the comparison is in do you need a trout stamp . - Carry proof of age if you rely on an exemption by birth date. - Free fishing days waive the license for everyone who qualifies on those dates; see the free fishing days hub . Adult license prices for all five states are on the license fee ranking , and a first kit for children is in fishing with kids . Hunting licenses use different ages and education rules, so do not apply these cutoffs to a hunt; start with hunting license, deer permit and tag . Ages and prices change by license year. We restated these rules in our own words from the agency pages listed below, and the agency’s own page wins if it differs from ours. ## Questions people ask ### At what age do you need a fishing license? It depends on the state. In the five states we checked, the first birthday that requires a license is 16 in Ohio, Minnesota and Virginia, 17 in Texas and 18 in Indiana. Minnesota sells a $5 youth license for 16- and 17-year-olds instead of the adult license. ### Do seniors have to buy a fishing license? Usually yes, but cheaper. Texas, Ohio, Virginia and Indiana sell a reduced resident senior license (from age 65 in Texas, Ohio and Virginia, 64 in Indiana). Only the oldest residents are fully exempt: Texas residents born before Jan. 1, 1931, Indiana residents born before April 1, 1943, and Minnesota residents 90 and older. Ohio residents born on or before Dec. 31, 1937 get a free license but must still obtain it. ### Do children visiting from another state need a fishing license? Not in most of these states. Texas exempts nonresidents under 17, Ohio and Virginia exempt children under 16, and Indiana exempts nonresidents under age 18. In Minnesota, a nonresident under 16 fishes under a parent or guardian's license, with fish counted toward the parent's limit, or buys a $5 nonresident youth license to keep their own limit. ### Do senior discounts apply to nonresidents? Not in the license tables we read. The senior prices in Texas, Ohio, Virginia and Indiana are resident licenses, and Ohio says its nonresident license is for all nonresidents 16 and older. Texas does exempt Oklahoma residents 65 or older, and Louisiana residents 65 or older who hold a valid Louisiana recreational fishing license. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## Carrying a license, and proof of age An age exemption only helps if you can show your age. Indiana, for example, tells residents who are exempt by birth date to carry a driver's license or other ID. 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Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/what-gear-you-need-to-fish-catfish/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/what-gear-you-need-to-fish-catfish/ - Home - Guides - What gear you need to fish for catfish Guide # What gear you need to fish for catfish A practical gear list for channel, blue and flathead catfish, with notes on size caps and where to check each state's rules. Updated 2026-10-25 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-25 Catfish are easy to start with and satisfying to catch: they bite well from the bank, they are active at night, and big ones pull hard. The gear list is more about strength and handling than finesse. ## Catfish rules can be size-specific Catfish limits are often written by species and by size. Texas, for example, treats channel and blue catfish as one daily bag but caps how many of those may be 20 inches or longer, and gives flathead catfish their own rule. Open the catfish limits by state page and then your state: - Texas catfish - Ohio catfish - Minnesota catfish - Virginia catfish - Indiana catfish Because the rules turn on size and species, being able to identify the fish and measure it matters. The license holders and measuring tools guide covers boards, tapes and scales. The straight-line method Texas publishes, and the warning to use your own state’s diagram, is in how to measure a fish . If you are keeping fish to eat, keeping fish cold restates the Food and Drug Administration’s storage times. The cooler does not raise the bag. ## Gear picks The product links below go to Amazon. They are examples of each category, not rankings. Names are the listing titles; check the listing for strength ratings and what is included before you buy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## Rod and line Catfish are strong and often fished from the bank with heavy weights, so a sturdy rod matters more than a delicate one. Braid is popular for its strength for the thickness, and monofilament remains a fine, cheaper choice. - Catfish rods Monster Catfish Casting Rod See on Amazon : Monster Catfish Casting Rod , opens in a new tab - Fiblink Catfish Fishing Rod 1 Piece/2 Piece Catfishing Fishing Pole Portable… See on Amazon : Fiblink Catfish Fishing Rod 1 Piece/2 Piece Catfishing Fishing Pole Portable… , opens in a new tab - Fiblink Catfish Fishing Rods See on Amazon : Fiblink Catfish Fishing Rods , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Catfish rods , opens in a new tab - Spinning reels Piscifun Flame Spinning Reel See on Amazon : Piscifun Flame Spinning Reel , opens in a new tab - KastKing Lethal Blaze Spinning Fishing Reels with 5.2:1 Gear Ratio See on Amazon : KastKing Lethal Blaze Spinning Fishing Reels with 5.2:1 Gear Ratio , opens in a new tab - KastKing Brutus Spinning Fishing Reels See on Amazon : KastKing Brutus Spinning Fishing Reels , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Spinning reels , opens in a new tab - Braided line Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab - KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line See on Amazon : KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Braided line , opens in a new tab - Monofilament line Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Monofilament line , opens in a new tab ## Hooks and bait Circle hooks are widely used for catfish because the fish tends to hook itself in the corner of the mouth, which makes release easier. Catfish baits range from cut bait to prepared dips; the product listings say what each one is. - Circle hooks Search on Amazon : Circle hooks , opens in a new tab - Catfish baits Mr. Whiskers Catfish Punch Bait See on Amazon : Mr. Whiskers Catfish Punch Bait , opens in a new tab - 45oz Triple S Catfish Bait Tub See on Amazon : 45oz Triple S Catfish Bait Tub , opens in a new tab - Triple S Channel Catfish Dip Bait Blood Flavor See on Amazon : Triple S Channel Catfish Dip Bait Blood Flavor , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Catfish baits , opens in a new tab - Hook, sinker and swivel kits Fishing Swivels Snap Swivels Barrel Swivels with Snaps See on Amazon : Fishing Swivels Snap Swivels Barrel Swivels with Snaps , opens in a new tab - Fishing Hooks Sinkers Snap Swivels Assortment 150pcs Fishing Terminal Tackle… See on Amazon : Fishing Hooks Sinkers Snap Swivels Assortment 150pcs Fishing Terminal Tackle… , opens in a new tab - Fishing Hooks Swivel Sinker Set See on Amazon : Fishing Hooks Swivel Sinker Set , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hook, sinker and swivel kits , opens in a new tab - Bank rod holders PLUSINNO Fishing Rod Holders See on Amazon : PLUSINNO Fishing Rod Holders , opens in a new tab - Fishing Rod Tripod Stand Fishing Rod Holder Aluminum Alloy Telescopic Legs See on Amazon : Fishing Rod Tripod Stand Fishing Rod Holder Aluminum Alloy Telescopic Legs , opens in a new tab - 2 Pcs Fishing Rod Holder See on Amazon : 2 Pcs Fishing Rod Holder , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Bank rod holders , opens in a new tab ## Handling and the ride home Catfish have spines on the fins, and bigger fish are heavy and slippery. Gloves and a lip gripper make handling safer, and a cooler with ice keeps fish you plan to eat in good shape on the way home. - Fish handling gloves Lindy Fish Handling Glove Puncture-Proof and Cut Resistant Fish-Grabbing Glove See on Amazon : Lindy Fish Handling Glove Puncture-Proof and Cut Resistant Fish-Grabbing Glove , opens in a new tab - KastKing Kut Safe Cut Resistant Fishing Gloves for Men & Women See on Amazon : KastKing Kut Safe Cut Resistant Fishing Gloves for Men & Women , opens in a new tab - Fish Monkey Filet Gripper Glove Cut Resistant Quick Dry Breathable Second Skin… See on Amazon : Fish Monkey Filet Gripper Glove Cut Resistant Quick Dry Breathable Second Skin… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish handling gloves , opens in a new tab - Fish grippers Fish Lip Gripper with Scale See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper with Scale , opens in a new tab - Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip… See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish grippers , opens in a new tab - Hard coolers STANLEY Outdoor Hard Cooler See on Amazon : STANLEY Outdoor Hard Cooler , opens in a new tab - Coleman Classic Series Insulated Portable Hard Cooler See on Amazon : Coleman Classic Series Insulated Portable Hard Cooler , opens in a new tab - Coleman Xtreme Rolling Cooler with Wheels See on Amazon : Coleman Xtreme Rolling Cooler with Wheels , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hard coolers , opens in a new tab - Reusable ice packs Cool Coolers by Fit & Fresh XL Reusable Slim Ice Packs For Coolers See on Amazon : Cool Coolers by Fit & Fresh XL Reusable Slim Ice Packs For Coolers , opens in a new tab - Healthy Packers Ice Packs for Lunch Boxes & Coolers See on Amazon : Healthy Packers Ice Packs for Lunch Boxes & Coolers , opens in a new tab - Cool Coolers by Fit & Fresh 4 Pack XL Slim Ice Packs See on Amazon : Cool Coolers by Fit & Fresh 4 Pack XL Slim Ice Packs , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Reusable ice packs , opens in a new tab ## Comfort for long sits Catfishing often means waiting. A seat cushion, insect repellent, a headlamp for night fishing and an insulated bottle make the time more pleasant. - Seat cushions Allen Company Vanish Seat Cushion See on Amazon : Allen Company Vanish Seat Cushion , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Seat cushions , opens in a new tab - Insect repellent Cutter Backwoods Mosquito and Insect Repellent 6 Ounces See on Amazon : Cutter Backwoods Mosquito and Insect Repellent 6 Ounces , opens in a new tab - OFF! Family Care Insect & Mosquito Repellent Bug Spray See on Amazon : OFF! Family Care Insect & Mosquito Repellent Bug Spray , opens in a new tab - Repel 100 Mosquito & Insect Repellent 4 Oz See on Amazon : Repel 100 Mosquito & Insect Repellent 4 Oz , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Insect repellent , opens in a new tab - Headlamps LHKNL Headlamp Flashlight See on Amazon : LHKNL Headlamp Flashlight , opens in a new tab - Rechargeable Headlamp 3PCS See on Amazon : Rechargeable Headlamp 3PCS , opens in a new tab - Headlamp Rechargeable 2PCS See on Amazon : Headlamp Rechargeable 2PCS , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Headlamps , opens in a new tab - Insulated bottles THERMOS Stainless King Vacuum-Insulated Beverage Bottle See on Amazon : THERMOS Stainless King Vacuum-Insulated Beverage Bottle , opens in a new tab - THERMOS Stainless King Vacuum-Insulated Compact Bottle See on Amazon : THERMOS Stainless King Vacuum-Insulated Compact Bottle , opens in a new tab - THERMOS ICON SERIES See on Amazon : THERMOS ICON SERIES , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Insulated bottles , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Freshwater bag and length limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits Also checked - 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations: Minnesota DNR - Creel and length limits: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Last verified 2026-10-25 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/what-gear-you-need-to-fish-crappie/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/what-gear-you-need-to-fish-crappie/ - Home - Guides - What gear you need to fish for crappie Guide # What gear you need to fish for crappie The light rod, small jigs, floats and measuring tools that suit crappie, with links to the daily limits and minimum lengths we track for each state. Updated 2026-10-25 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-25 Crappie are a good first species: they school up, bite readily, and do not need heavy gear. They are also among the species where the daily limit and minimum length vary a lot from one lake to the next. ## Rules to check Start with crappie limits by state . Then open your state: - Texas crappie - Minnesota crappie , where many lakes carry special rules that replace the statewide figure - Virginia crappie - Indiana crappie If you are fishing a specific lake, look for an entry for that lake before relying on the statewide number. Our guide to bag, possession and size limits explains how to read what you find. When a statewide limit does not apply is the longer version of that warning, and how to measure a fish is the straight-line check before a short crappie goes in the cooler. ## A simple first-day kit A rod and reel, a spool of line, a small box of jigs and floats, a measuring tool, a hook remover and a cooler cover most of it. If it will be your first time fishing at all, the free fishing day checklist is a good companion. ## Gear picks The product links below go to Amazon. They are examples of each category, not rankings. Names are the listing titles; check the listing for what is included before you buy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## A light rod, reel and line Crappie have thin, papery mouths and are not huge, so light tackle is both more fun and kinder to the hook set. A light or ultralight spinning rod with a small reel and a thin monofilament line is the common setup. - Ultralight rods Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods See on Amazon : Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods , opens in a new tab - Wild Streams Ultralight Spinning&Casting Trout Rod See on Amazon : Wild Streams Ultralight Spinning&Casting Trout Rod , opens in a new tab - Temple Fork Outfitters Trout Panfish II Series Rods See on Amazon : Temple Fork Outfitters Trout Panfish II Series Rods , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Ultralight rods , opens in a new tab - Spinning reels KastKing Brutus Spinning Fishing Reels See on Amazon : KastKing Brutus Spinning Fishing Reels , opens in a new tab - Daiwa Crossfire LT Spinning Reel See on Amazon : Daiwa Crossfire LT Spinning Reel , opens in a new tab - Handing LITE II Freshwater Spinning Reel See on Amazon : Handing LITE II Freshwater Spinning Reel , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Spinning reels , opens in a new tab - Spincast combos ODDSPRO Kids Fishing Pole Pink See on Amazon : ODDSPRO Kids Fishing Pole Pink , opens in a new tab - Abu Garcia 5’6" Ike Dude Youth Fishing Rod and Reel Spincast Combo See on Amazon : Abu Garcia 5’6" Ike Dude Youth Fishing Rod and Reel Spincast Combo , opens in a new tab - Zebco 202 & 404 Spincast Reels and Fishing Rod Combos See on Amazon : Zebco 202 & 404 Spincast Reels and Fishing Rod Combos , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Spincast combos , opens in a new tab - Monofilament line Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Monofilament line , opens in a new tab ## Jigs and floats Small jigs under a bobber are the classic crappie rig. A float lets you hold the jig at a chosen depth, and a handful of jig colours is enough to begin. - Crappie jigs Crappie Tube Lures Jig Heads Soft Plastic Baits Worms Kit See on Amazon : Crappie Tube Lures Jig Heads Soft Plastic Baits Worms Kit , opens in a new tab - Crappie Jigs Kit with Tube Baits See on Amazon : Crappie Jigs Kit with Tube Baits , opens in a new tab - Crappie Jigs Kit with Tube Baits See on Amazon : Crappie Jigs Kit with Tube Baits , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Crappie jigs , opens in a new tab - Bobbers and floats 60 PCS Fishing Floats,Hard ABS Fishing Bobber Bulk,Push Button Round Buoy… See on Amazon : 60 PCS Fishing Floats,Hard ABS Fishing Bobber Bulk,Push Button Round Buoy… , opens in a new tab - Bobbers for Fishing/Snap on Fishing Bobbers Assortment See on Amazon : Bobbers for Fishing/Snap on Fishing Bobbers Assortment , opens in a new tab - 12 Pcs Fishing Bobbers Floats,Snap-on Fishing Bobber Fishing Float Corks… See on Amazon : 12 Pcs Fishing Bobbers Floats,Snap-on Fishing Bobber Fishing Float Corks… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Bobbers and floats , opens in a new tab - Hook, sinker and swivel kits Fishing Hooks Swivel Sinker Set See on Amazon : Fishing Hooks Swivel Sinker Set , opens in a new tab - Shaddock Fishing Hooks and Weights Starter Fishing Kit for Freshwater 110pc See on Amazon : Shaddock Fishing Hooks and Weights Starter Fishing Kit for Freshwater 110pc , opens in a new tab - MadBite by KastKing Compact Fishing Tackle Kit for Bass Trout Panfish See on Amazon : MadBite by KastKing Compact Fishing Tackle Kit for Bass Trout Panfish , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hook, sinker and swivel kits , opens in a new tab - Tackle boxes Plano Guide Series StowAway 4-By Rack System Tackle Box See on Amazon : Plano Guide Series StowAway 4-By Rack System Tackle Box , opens in a new tab - Plano Angled Tackle System with Three 3560 Stowaway Boxes See on Amazon : Plano Angled Tackle System with Three 3560 Stowaway Boxes , opens in a new tab - Plano 2-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access See on Amazon : Plano 2-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Tackle boxes , opens in a new tab ## Handling and measuring When crappie are biting you can lose count quickly. A hook remover speeds up unhooking, and a ruler on the boat or bank lets you check every fish against the minimum length. - Hook removers Easy Fish Hook Remover Tool 10pcs Fishing Disgorger Plastic Portable Unhook… See on Amazon : Easy Fish Hook Remover Tool 10pcs Fishing Disgorger Plastic Portable Unhook… , opens in a new tab - 6 Pcs Fish Hook Remover Tool Snelled Fishing Hook Disgorger Plastic Unhook… See on Amazon : 6 Pcs Fish Hook Remover Tool Snelled Fishing Hook Disgorger Plastic Unhook… , opens in a new tab - Fish Hook Remover Tool See on Amazon : Fish Hook Remover Tool , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hook removers , opens in a new tab - Fish measuring boards Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler , opens in a new tab - Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes Fish Measuring Sticker for Boat 40" See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Sticker for Boat 40" , opens in a new tab - 51 Inch Fishing Ruler for Boat Waterproof Fishing Measuring Tape Black Self… See on Amazon : 51 Inch Fishing Ruler for Boat Waterproof Fishing Measuring Tape Black Self… , opens in a new tab - 6 Pcs Fish Ruler Decal Fish Measuring Tape Sticker for Boat Adhesive Fishing… See on Amazon : 6 Pcs Fish Ruler Decal Fish Measuring Tape Sticker for Boat Adhesive Fishing… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish rulers and measuring tapes , opens in a new tab - Fish stringers Eagle Claw 04300-002 Stringer See on Amazon : Eagle Claw 04300-002 Stringer , opens in a new tab - Inc. Generation 5 Pro-Style Tangle-Free Fishing Stringer,Multi,10 Feet See on Amazon : Inc. Generation 5 Pro-Style Tangle-Free Fishing Stringer,Multi,10 Feet , opens in a new tab - Rapala Metal Stringer Black/Brass See on Amazon : Rapala Metal Stringer Black/Brass , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish stringers , opens in a new tab ## Keeping fish fresh If you are keeping a mess of crappie, ice matters. A cooler with ice packs on the way home is simpler than trying to keep fish alive on a stringer in hot weather. - Hard coolers STANLEY Outdoor Hard Cooler See on Amazon : STANLEY Outdoor Hard Cooler , opens in a new tab - Coleman Classic Series Insulated Portable Hard Cooler See on Amazon : Coleman Classic Series Insulated Portable Hard Cooler , opens in a new tab - Coleman Xtreme Rolling Cooler with Wheels See on Amazon : Coleman Xtreme Rolling Cooler with Wheels , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hard coolers , opens in a new tab - Soft coolers RealCool 35/45 Can Collapsible Soft Cooler Bag See on Amazon : RealCool 35/45 Can Collapsible Soft Cooler Bag , opens in a new tab - Titan 30 Can Cooler Tote See on Amazon : Titan 30 Can Cooler Tote , opens in a new tab - Igloo MaxCold Soft Coolers See on Amazon : Igloo MaxCold Soft Coolers , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Soft coolers , opens in a new tab - Reusable ice packs Healthy Packers Ice Packs for Lunch Boxes & Coolers See on Amazon : Healthy Packers Ice Packs for Lunch Boxes & Coolers , opens in a new tab - Cool Coolers by Fit & Fresh 4 Pack XL Slim Ice Packs See on Amazon : Cool Coolers by Fit & Fresh 4 Pack XL Slim Ice Packs , opens in a new tab - Igloo Maxcold Ice Block,2 Pieces See on Amazon : Igloo Maxcold Ice Block,2 Pieces , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Reusable ice packs , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations: Minnesota DNR https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/fishing/fishing_regs.pdf Also checked - Freshwater bag and length limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department - 2026-2027 Indiana Fishing Regulations Guide: Indiana DNR Last verified 2026-10-25 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/what-gear-you-need-to-fish-largemouth-bass/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/what-gear-you-need-to-fish-largemouth-bass/ - Home - Guides - What gear you need to fish for largemouth bass Guide # What gear you need to fish for largemouth bass A plain list of the rod, reel, line, lures and measuring tools that make a day of largemouth bass fishing easier, with links to the limits for each state we cover. Updated 2026-10-25 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-25 Largemouth bass are the most widely fished freshwater species in the country, and the gear list is short once you separate what you need from what is nice to have. You need a rod and reel, line, a few lures, a way to carry them, and a way to measure what you catch. ## Start with the rules, then the gear Bag and size rules decide what you can keep, and they differ a lot from place to place. Our largemouth bass limits by state page shows the headline rule for each state we have read in the agency’s own regulations. Then open your state: - Texas largemouth bass - Ohio largemouth bass - Minnesota largemouth bass - Virginia largemouth bass - Indiana largemouth bass Many of these states have separate rules for particular lakes or for the Great Lakes, so the number on the statewide entry may not apply to the water you fish. If you are not sure how a slot or minimum length works, our guide to bag, possession and size limits explains the terms. ## What to bring besides tackle You also need a valid license, which is a separate cost. Our license fee ranking compares base prices, and the license holders and measuring tools guide covers how to carry it and measure fish. Bring water, sun protection and a way to keep your phone dry. A small cooler is useful if you plan to keep fish. ## Gear picks The product links below go to Amazon. They are examples of each category, not rankings, and the “more” link under each category opens an Amazon search for it. The names are the listing titles, so check the listing for size, weight and what is included before you buy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## A rod and reel you can cast all day Most bass anglers fish either a spinning outfit or a baitcasting outfit. Spinning gear is the easier one to learn and handles light lures well. Baitcasting gear takes practice but is popular for heavier lures and for fishing around cover. If you only buy one setup, make it a spinning rod and reel. - Spinning rods 2 Piece 7 Feet Spinning Rod 24 Ton Carbon Fiber Spincasting Fishing Rod with 2… See on Amazon : 2 Piece 7 Feet Spinning Rod 24 Ton Carbon Fiber Spincasting Fishing Rod with 2… , opens in a new tab - Berkley Lightning Rod Spinning Fishing Rod See on Amazon : Berkley Lightning Rod Spinning Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Shakespeare Excursion Spinning Rod See on Amazon : Shakespeare Excursion Spinning Rod , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Spinning rods , opens in a new tab - Spinning reels KastKing Brutus Spinning Fishing Reels See on Amazon : KastKing Brutus Spinning Fishing Reels , opens in a new tab - Daiwa Crossfire LT Spinning Reel See on Amazon : Daiwa Crossfire LT Spinning Reel , opens in a new tab - Handing LITE II Freshwater Spinning Reel See on Amazon : Handing LITE II Freshwater Spinning Reel , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Spinning reels , opens in a new tab - Baitcasting combos KastKing Lethal Blaze Twin-Tip Fishing Rod and Reel Combo See on Amazon : KastKing Lethal Blaze Twin-Tip Fishing Rod and Reel Combo , opens in a new tab - KastKing Spartacus II Twin-Tip Fishing Rod and Reel Combo See on Amazon : KastKing Spartacus II Twin-Tip Fishing Rod and Reel Combo , opens in a new tab - Kilitn Fishing Rod and Reel Combo See on Amazon : Kilitn Fishing Rod and Reel Combo , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Baitcasting combos , opens in a new tab - Baitcasting reels KastKing Royale Legend II Baitcasting Reels See on Amazon : KastKing Royale Legend II Baitcasting Reels , opens in a new tab - KastKing Spartacus II Baitcasting Fishing Reels with 7.2:1 Gear Ratio See on Amazon : KastKing Spartacus II Baitcasting Fishing Reels with 7.2:1 Gear Ratio , opens in a new tab - SOUGA DC Baitcaster Reel See on Amazon : SOUGA DC Baitcaster Reel , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Baitcasting reels , opens in a new tab ## Line Monofilament is forgiving and inexpensive. Fluorocarbon is less visible in the water, and braid has almost no stretch and is strong for its thickness. Match the line to the rod and reel's printed rating rather than to a rule of thumb you read somewhere. - Monofilament line Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Monofilament line , opens in a new tab - Fluorocarbon line Seaguar STS Trout/Steelhead Freshwater 100% Fluorocarbon Fishing Line Leader See on Amazon : Seaguar STS Trout/Steelhead Freshwater 100% Fluorocarbon Fishing Line Leader , opens in a new tab - Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon Fishing Line/Leader Material See on Amazon : Berkley Vanish Fluorocarbon Fishing Line/Leader Material , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fluorocarbon line , opens in a new tab - Braided line Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab - KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line See on Amazon : KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Braided line , opens in a new tab ## Lures and a place to keep them Soft plastic baits and crankbaits are two of the most common bass lures, and a small box of each covers a lot of water. Keep them sorted in a tackle box or bag so you can find what you want without dumping everything out on the dock. - Soft plastic baits Ned-Rig-Kit-Finesse-Baits-Soft-Plastic-Worms-Fising-Lure for Bass Stick… See on Amazon : Ned-Rig-Kit-Finesse-Baits-Soft-Plastic-Worms-Fising-Lure for Bass Stick… , opens in a new tab - PLUSINNO Wacky Worm Fishing Lure Kit See on Amazon : PLUSINNO Wacky Worm Fishing Lure Kit , opens in a new tab - Fishing Lures, Bass Fishing Kit with Wacky Worm See on Amazon : Fishing Lures, Bass Fishing Kit with Wacky Worm , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Soft plastic baits , opens in a new tab - Crankbaits Fishing Lures Gift Box See on Amazon : Fishing Lures Gift Box , opens in a new tab - TRUSCEND Swimmax Easy Catch Fishing Lures with BKK Hooks See on Amazon : TRUSCEND Swimmax Easy Catch Fishing Lures with BKK Hooks , opens in a new tab - VOOGLASS 4PCS Fishing Lures Kit Hard Baits for Bass Pike Walleye See on Amazon : VOOGLASS 4PCS Fishing Lures Kit Hard Baits for Bass Pike Walleye , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Crankbaits , opens in a new tab - Tackle boxes Plano 7771-01 Guide Series Tackle System See on Amazon : Plano 7771-01 Guide Series Tackle System , opens in a new tab - Plano Guide Series StowAway 4-By Rack System Tackle Box See on Amazon : Plano Guide Series StowAway 4-By Rack System Tackle Box , opens in a new tab - Plano Angled Tackle System with Three 3560 Stowaway Boxes See on Amazon : Plano Angled Tackle System with Three 3560 Stowaway Boxes , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Tackle boxes , opens in a new tab - Tackle bags GEARALL™ Fishing Tackle Bag with 4 Tackle Boxes & Removable Bait Organizer See on Amazon : GEARALL™ Fishing Tackle Bag with 4 Tackle Boxes & Removable Bait Organizer , opens in a new tab - Tactical Fishing Backpack with 4 Tackle Boxes See on Amazon : Tactical Fishing Backpack with 4 Tackle Boxes , opens in a new tab - Ghosthorn Waterproof Fishing Tackle Bag with 4 3600 Boxes Lure Organizer See on Amazon : Ghosthorn Waterproof Fishing Tackle Bag with 4 3600 Boxes Lure Organizer , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Tackle bags , opens in a new tab ## Tools for handling and measuring Bass rules are usually written around a minimum length or a slot, so a fish that looks big enough can still be a few tenths short. A measuring board settles the question quickly, and a lip gripper and pliers make it easier to unhook a fish and put it back unharmed. - Fish measuring boards Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab - Fish grippers Fish Lip Gripper with Scale See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper with Scale , opens in a new tab - Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip… See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish grippers , opens in a new tab - Fishing pliers Pro Fishing Pliers 6.7" Split Ring Nose with Safety Lock See on Amazon : Pro Fishing Pliers 6.7" Split Ring Nose with Safety Lock , opens in a new tab - Professional 8.4“ Fishing Plier with Safety Lock and Anti Loss Rope See on Amazon : Professional 8.4“ Fishing Plier with Safety Lock and Anti Loss Rope , opens in a new tab - Fishing Tools Kit, Fishing Pliers,Fishing Scissors See on Amazon : Fishing Tools Kit, Fishing Pliers,Fishing Scissors , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fishing pliers , opens in a new tab - Hook removers RoundFunny 6 Fish Hook Remover Tool See on Amazon : RoundFunny 6 Fish Hook Remover Tool , opens in a new tab - 6 Pcs Fish Hook Remover Tool Plastic Snelled Fishing Hook Remover Disgorger See on Amazon : 6 Pcs Fish Hook Remover Tool Plastic Snelled Fishing Hook Remover Disgorger , opens in a new tab - Easy Fish Hook Remover Tool 10pcs Fishing Disgorger Plastic Portable Unhook… See on Amazon : Easy Fish Hook Remover Tool 10pcs Fishing Disgorger Plastic Portable Unhook… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hook removers , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Freshwater bag and length limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits Also checked - 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations: ODNR Division of Wildlife - 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations: Minnesota DNR Last verified 2026-10-25 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/what-gear-you-need-to-fish-northern-pike/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/what-gear-you-need-to-fish-northern-pike/ - Home - Guides - What gear you need to fish for northern pike Guide # What gear you need to fish for northern pike Rod, braided line, wire leaders, spoons and handling tools for northern pike, with a pointer to Minnesota's zone-based rules. Updated 2026-10-25 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-25 Northern pike are an aggressive predator and a favourite in the northern states. Because of their teeth, the gear list is as much about protecting your line and your hands as about catching them. ## Pike rules can vary by zone We currently track northern pike rules for Minnesota, which divides the state into three zones with different daily limits and slot or minimum-length rules; waters with special regulations follow their own entry. See Minnesota northern pike and the northern pike limits by state page. Because a protected slot may mean you must release fish in a certain size range, a measuring board is more than a convenience. If any term in a regulation is unclear, see our guide to bag, possession and size limits . What a slot limit means is the longer explanation of a size range you must release, and how to release a fish covers wet hands, hooks, and time out of water. For the license, compare fees across states and see the license holders and measuring tools guide . ## Gear picks The product links below go to Amazon. They are examples of each category, not rankings. Names are the listing titles; check the listing for strength ratings and what is included before you buy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## A rod, line and a leader Pike hit hard and have sharp teeth that cut ordinary line. Anglers commonly use a medium-heavy rod, strong braided line and a short wire or heavy fluorocarbon leader between the line and the lure. - Baitcasting rods E Series - Sirius Casting Rod 2-Piece 7-Feet Graphite Portable Baitcast Rod… See on Amazon : E Series - Sirius Casting Rod 2-Piece 7-Feet Graphite Portable Baitcast Rod… , opens in a new tab - Duckett Fishing Ghost II Spinning & Casting Rods See on Amazon : Duckett Fishing Ghost II Spinning & Casting Rods , opens in a new tab - Pflueger President Casting Rod See on Amazon : Pflueger President Casting Rod , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Baitcasting rods , opens in a new tab - Baitcasting reels SOUGA DC Baitcaster Reel See on Amazon : SOUGA DC Baitcaster Reel , opens in a new tab - KastKing Spartacus II Baitcasting Fishing Reels with 7.2:1 Gear Ratio See on Amazon : KastKing Spartacus II Baitcasting Fishing Reels with 7.2:1 Gear Ratio , opens in a new tab - KastKing Royale Legend II Baitcasting Reels See on Amazon : KastKing Royale Legend II Baitcasting Reels , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Baitcasting reels , opens in a new tab - Braided line KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line See on Amazon : KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab - Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Braided line , opens in a new tab - Wire leaders Fishing Leaders, Fish Line Stainless Steel Wire with Swivels Snap Connect… See on Amazon : Fishing Leaders, Fish Line Stainless Steel Wire with Swivels Snap Connect… , opens in a new tab - Fishing Leaders, Fish Line Stainless Steel Wire with Swivels Snap Connect… See on Amazon : Fishing Leaders, Fish Line Stainless Steel Wire with Swivels Snap Connect… , opens in a new tab - Berkley Wire-Wound Steelon Leaders 6" Length See on Amazon : Berkley Wire-Wound Steelon Leaders 6" Length , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Wire leaders , opens in a new tab ## Lures Large spoons and other flashy lures are common pike choices because they cover water and trigger strikes. Keep a few of different sizes in your box. - Pike spoons and lures Nickel Back 1 oz Fishing Spoons See on Amazon : Nickel Back 1 oz Fishing Spoons , opens in a new tab - Brass Back 1 oz Fishing Spoons See on Amazon : Brass Back 1 oz Fishing Spoons , opens in a new tab - Dardevlet Weedless Nickel Back 3/4 oz Fishing Spoons See on Amazon : Dardevlet Weedless Nickel Back 3/4 oz Fishing Spoons , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Pike spoons and lures , opens in a new tab - Tackle boxes Plano 2-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access See on Amazon : Plano 2-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access , opens in a new tab - Plano 3-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access See on Amazon : Plano 3-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access , opens in a new tab - Plano 7771-01 Guide Series Tackle System See on Amazon : Plano 7771-01 Guide Series Tackle System , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Tackle boxes , opens in a new tab - Tackle bags GEARALL™ Fishing Tackle Bag with 4 Tackle Boxes & Removable Bait Organizer See on Amazon : GEARALL™ Fishing Tackle Bag with 4 Tackle Boxes & Removable Bait Organizer , opens in a new tab - Tactical Fishing Backpack with 4 Tackle Boxes See on Amazon : Tactical Fishing Backpack with 4 Tackle Boxes , opens in a new tab - Ghosthorn Waterproof Fishing Tackle Bag with 4 3600 Boxes Lure Organizer See on Amazon : Ghosthorn Waterproof Fishing Tackle Bag with 4 3600 Boxes Lure Organizer , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Tackle bags , opens in a new tab ## Handling toothy fish safely Long-nosed pliers let you unhook a pike without putting your fingers in its mouth, and cut-resistant gloves add protection. A landing net or lip gripper helps you land the fish and a measuring board tells you whether it falls in a protected slot. - Fishing pliers Fishing Tools Kit, Fishing Pliers,Fishing Scissors See on Amazon : Fishing Tools Kit, Fishing Pliers,Fishing Scissors , opens in a new tab - Pro Fishing Pliers 6.7" Split Ring Nose with Safety Lock See on Amazon : Pro Fishing Pliers 6.7" Split Ring Nose with Safety Lock , opens in a new tab - Professional 8.4“ Fishing Plier with Safety Lock and Anti Loss Rope See on Amazon : Professional 8.4“ Fishing Plier with Safety Lock and Anti Loss Rope , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fishing pliers , opens in a new tab - Fish handling gloves Fish Monkey Filet Gripper Glove Cut Resistant Quick Dry Breathable Second Skin… See on Amazon : Fish Monkey Filet Gripper Glove Cut Resistant Quick Dry Breathable Second Skin… , opens in a new tab - Lindy Fish Handling Glove Puncture-Proof and Cut Resistant Fish-Grabbing Glove See on Amazon : Lindy Fish Handling Glove Puncture-Proof and Cut Resistant Fish-Grabbing Glove , opens in a new tab - KastKing Kut Safe Cut Resistant Fishing Gloves for Men & Women See on Amazon : KastKing Kut Safe Cut Resistant Fishing Gloves for Men & Women , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish handling gloves , opens in a new tab - Landing nets PLUSINNO Fly Fishing Net See on Amazon : PLUSINNO Fly Fishing Net , opens in a new tab - Telescoping Metal Lock Fishing Net Blue Aluminum Alloy Rubber Fish Net See on Amazon : Telescoping Metal Lock Fishing Net Blue Aluminum Alloy Rubber Fish Net , opens in a new tab - High Strength Large Landing Net See on Amazon : High Strength Large Landing Net , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Landing nets , opens in a new tab - Fish measuring boards 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler , opens in a new tab - Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab - Fish grippers Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip… See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip… , opens in a new tab - Fish Lip Gripper with Scale See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper with Scale , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish grippers , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations: Minnesota DNR https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/fishing/fishing_regs.pdf Last verified 2026-10-25 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/what-gear-you-need-to-fish-trout/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/what-gear-you-need-to-fish-trout/ - Home - Guides - What gear you need to fish for trout Guide # What gear you need to fish for trout Rods, lures, waders, boots and a net for trout, plus how trout rules differ by water and where to check them for each state we cover. Updated 2026-10-25 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-25 Trout fishing ranges from stocked ponds a short drive from home to cold mountain streams, and the gear list changes with it. The common thread is light tackle, a way to keep your feet dry, and careful handling of fish you intend to release. ## Trout rules depend on the water Trout limits often change between a stream, a lake and a stocked pond, and between seasons. Start with the trout limits by state page, then open your state: - Texas trout , where rainbow and brown trout are counted together - Ohio trout - Minnesota trout Some states also require a trout stamp or a separate trout license. The comparison we have verified for Texas, Ohio, Minnesota, Virginia, and Indiana is do you need a trout stamp . Check license fees compared for the base license. If a term in a regulation is unclear, the guide to bag, possession and size limits explains it. For the stream itself, when a stream is not safe to wade restates National Weather Service flood guidance, and clean, drain, and dry is the federal routine for boots and nets before the next water. ## Other things to bring Insect repellent and sunscreen are useful near water, and a rain jacket takes little room. Keep your license in a waterproof holder or pouch, because wading is hard on paper and phones; see license holders and measuring tools . ## Gear picks The product links below go to Amazon. They are examples of each category, not rankings. Names are the listing titles; check the listing for size and what is included before you buy, especially for waders and boots, where fit matters. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## Rods and lures An ultralight or light spinning rod with small inline spinners is an easy way to start on streams and stocked ponds. A fly rod and reel kit is the other classic route, and starter kits bundle the pieces so you are not matching them yourself. - Ultralight rods HANDING M1 BFS Rod Ultralight & Light Rod 2-Piece Trout Fishing Rod See on Amazon : HANDING M1 BFS Rod Ultralight & Light Rod 2-Piece Trout Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods See on Amazon : Berkley Cherrywood HD Spinning Fishing Rods , opens in a new tab - Wild Streams Ultralight Spinning&Casting Trout Rod See on Amazon : Wild Streams Ultralight Spinning&Casting Trout Rod , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Ultralight rods , opens in a new tab - Inline spinners 10pcs Fishing Lure Spinnerbait See on Amazon : 10pcs Fishing Lure Spinnerbait , opens in a new tab - Trout Spinners - Fly Trout Fishing Lures for Bass Salmon Pike See on Amazon : Trout Spinners - Fly Trout Fishing Lures for Bass Salmon Pike , opens in a new tab - Rooster Tail Fishing Lures See on Amazon : Rooster Tail Fishing Lures , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Inline spinners , opens in a new tab - Fly rod and reel kits SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners See on Amazon : SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners , opens in a new tab - SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners See on Amazon : SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners , opens in a new tab - SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners See on Amazon : SF Fly Fishing Rod and Reel Combo Starter Kit for Beginners , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fly rod and reel kits , opens in a new tab - Monofilament line Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Monofilament line , opens in a new tab ## Waders and boots If you will be standing in the water, waders keep you dry and let you reach spots you cannot cast to from the bank. Wading boots add grip on slick rock. If you will fish from the bank, waterproof boots are usually enough. - Chest waders TIDEWE Chest Hunting Waders for Men See on Amazon : TIDEWE Chest Hunting Waders for Men , opens in a new tab - TIDEWE Chest Waders for Men Women See on Amazon : TIDEWE Chest Waders for Men Women , opens in a new tab - TIDEWE Chest Waders for Men Women See on Amazon : TIDEWE Chest Waders for Men Women , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Chest waders , opens in a new tab - Wading boots FROGG TOGGS Men's Deep Current Durable Wading Boot See on Amazon : FROGG TOGGS Men's Deep Current Durable Wading Boot , opens in a new tab - Foxelli Wading Boots See on Amazon : Foxelli Wading Boots , opens in a new tab - Paramount Outdoors Stonefly Cleated and Felt Sole Wading Shoe Fly Fishing Boot… See on Amazon : Paramount Outdoors Stonefly Cleated and Felt Sole Wading Shoe Fly Fishing Boot… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Wading boots , opens in a new tab - Waterproof boots Search on Amazon : Waterproof boots , opens in a new tab ## Net, measuring and handling A rubber-mesh landing net is gentler on fish you plan to release. Trout rules can include size limits or catch-and-release sections on some waters, so keep a measuring board or sticker ruler in your bag. - Landing nets High Strength Large Landing Net See on Amazon : High Strength Large Landing Net , opens in a new tab - Upgraded Foldable Floating Fishing Net See on Amazon : Upgraded Foldable Floating Fishing Net , opens in a new tab - PLUSINNO Fly Fishing Net See on Amazon : PLUSINNO Fly Fishing Net , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Landing nets , opens in a new tab - Fish measuring boards Frabill Expandable Bump Board See on Amazon : Frabill Expandable Bump Board , opens in a new tab - Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 24 Inch Folding Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab - Fish rulers and measuring tapes 36" Fish Measuring Ruler Sticker See on Amazon : 36" Fish Measuring Ruler Sticker , opens in a new tab - Fish Measuring Sticker for Boat 40" See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Sticker for Boat 40" , opens in a new tab - 51 Inch Fishing Ruler for Boat Waterproof Fishing Measuring Tape Black Self… See on Amazon : 51 Inch Fishing Ruler for Boat Waterproof Fishing Measuring Tape Black Self… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish rulers and measuring tapes , opens in a new tab - Hook removers Fish Hook Remover Tool See on Amazon : Fish Hook Remover Tool , opens in a new tab - RoundFunny 6 Fish Hook Remover Tool See on Amazon : RoundFunny 6 Fish Hook Remover Tool , opens in a new tab - 6 Pcs Fish Hook Remover Tool Plastic Snelled Fishing Hook Remover Disgorger See on Amazon : 6 Pcs Fish Hook Remover Tool Plastic Snelled Fishing Hook Remover Disgorger , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hook removers , opens in a new tab ## Weather and bugs Cold water does not mean cold weather, and streams can be buggy. A light rain jacket, insect repellent and sunscreen take little room in a bag. - Rain jackets Mens Rain Jacket Raincoat Waterproof Windbreaker See on Amazon : Mens Rain Jacket Raincoat Waterproof Windbreaker , opens in a new tab - FREE SOLDIER Men's Hooded Waterproof Rain Fleece Lined Softshell Jacket See on Amazon : FREE SOLDIER Men's Hooded Waterproof Rain Fleece Lined Softshell Jacket , opens in a new tab - Outdoor Ventures Men's Packable Rain Jacket Waterproof Lightweight Raincoat See on Amazon : Outdoor Ventures Men's Packable Rain Jacket Waterproof Lightweight Raincoat , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Rain jackets , opens in a new tab - Insect repellent OFF! Family Care Insect & Mosquito Repellent Bug Spray See on Amazon : OFF! Family Care Insect & Mosquito Repellent Bug Spray , opens in a new tab - Repel 100 Mosquito & Insect Repellent 4 Oz See on Amazon : Repel 100 Mosquito & Insect Repellent 4 Oz , opens in a new tab - Repel 100 Mosquito & Insect Repellent 1 Oz See on Amazon : Repel 100 Mosquito & Insect Repellent 1 Oz , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Insect repellent , opens in a new tab - Sport sunscreen Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 See on Amazon : Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 , opens in a new tab - Banana Boat Sport Sunscreen Lotion See on Amazon : Banana Boat Sport Sunscreen Lotion , opens in a new tab - Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 See on Amazon : Coppertone Sport Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Sport sunscreen , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Freshwater bag and length limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits Also checked - 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations: ODNR Division of Wildlife - 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations: Minnesota DNR Last verified 2026-10-25 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/what-gear-you-need-to-fish-walleye/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/what-gear-you-need-to-fish-walleye/ - Home - Guides - What gear you need to fish for walleye Guide # What gear you need to fish for walleye The basic rod, reel, line, rigs and measuring tools for walleye, plus where to check each state's length rules before you keep a fish. Updated 2026-10-25 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-25 Walleye are a favourite on northern lakes and reservoirs, and they are often fished at dawn, dusk or after dark. That shapes the gear list: light-handling rods, small jigs and a headlamp for the ride back to the ramp. ## Check the length rules first Walleye rules are frequently about size. Our walleye limits by state page compares what we have read, and each state page notes exceptions: - Minnesota walleye - Ohio walleye , including Lake Erie, where the daily limit is announced separately - Texas walleye Combined limits are common. Ohio, for example, groups walleye, sauger and saugeye in one daily limit, which is easy to miss if you only read the word “walleye”. Our guide to reading bag and size limits covers combined limits, possession limits and slots. ## Before you leave Confirm you have the right license for the water ( license fees compared ), and put the license somewhere you can reach it, such as a waterproof holder (see license holders and measuring tools ). A headlamp is worth packing for low-light trips, and a first aid kit takes little room. ## Gear picks The product links below go to Amazon. They are examples of each category, not rankings. Names are the listing titles; check the listing for what is included before you buy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## Rod, reel and line A medium-light to medium spinning rod is a common starting point for walleye because it casts small jigs and still has the backbone to set a hook. Walleye often bite lightly, so many anglers prefer a line with little stretch, such as braid, sometimes with a length of monofilament or fluorocarbon at the end. - Spinning rods Berkley Lightning Rod Spinning Fishing Rod See on Amazon : Berkley Lightning Rod Spinning Fishing Rod , opens in a new tab - Shakespeare Excursion Spinning Rod See on Amazon : Shakespeare Excursion Spinning Rod , opens in a new tab - Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod See on Amazon : Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Rod , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Spinning rods , opens in a new tab - Spinning reels Daiwa Crossfire LT Spinning Reel See on Amazon : Daiwa Crossfire LT Spinning Reel , opens in a new tab - Handing LITE II Freshwater Spinning Reel See on Amazon : Handing LITE II Freshwater Spinning Reel , opens in a new tab - Piscifun Flame Spinning Reel See on Amazon : Piscifun Flame Spinning Reel , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Spinning reels , opens in a new tab - Braided line KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line See on Amazon : KastKing Superpower Braided Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab - Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong See on Amazon : Beyond Braid Braided Fishing Line -Super Strong , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Braided line , opens in a new tab - Monofilament line Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene XL Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Fishing Line See on Amazon : Berkley Trilene Big Game Monofilament Fishing Line , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Monofilament line , opens in a new tab ## Jigs and rigs Jigs tipped with live bait or a soft plastic, and spinner rigs trolled slowly behind a boat, are standard walleye methods. Buy a small assortment, keep it organised, and ask at a local bait shop what is working on your lake. - Walleye jigs and rigs Dr. Fish 10pk Walleye Rigs Kit 47"/15LB Mono Crawler Harness Spinner Rig See on Amazon : Dr. Fish 10pk Walleye Rigs Kit 47"/15LB Mono Crawler Harness Spinner Rig , opens in a new tab - Walleye Rigs 16lb Walleye Spinner Rig Crawler Harness See on Amazon : Walleye Rigs 16lb Walleye Spinner Rig Crawler Harness , opens in a new tab - Dr. Fish 10pk Walleye Rigs Kit 47"/15LB Mono Crawler Harness Spinner Rig See on Amazon : Dr. Fish 10pk Walleye Rigs Kit 47"/15LB Mono Crawler Harness Spinner Rig , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Walleye jigs and rigs , opens in a new tab - Tackle boxes Plano 7771-01 Guide Series Tackle System See on Amazon : Plano 7771-01 Guide Series Tackle System , opens in a new tab - Plano Guide Series StowAway 4-By Rack System Tackle Box See on Amazon : Plano Guide Series StowAway 4-By Rack System Tackle Box , opens in a new tab - Plano Angled Tackle System with Three 3560 Stowaway Boxes See on Amazon : Plano Angled Tackle System with Three 3560 Stowaway Boxes , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Tackle boxes , opens in a new tab - Hook, sinker and swivel kits Shaddock Fishing Hooks and Weights Starter Fishing Kit for Freshwater 110pc See on Amazon : Shaddock Fishing Hooks and Weights Starter Fishing Kit for Freshwater 110pc , opens in a new tab - MadBite by KastKing Compact Fishing Tackle Kit for Bass Trout Panfish See on Amazon : MadBite by KastKing Compact Fishing Tackle Kit for Bass Trout Panfish , opens in a new tab - Fishing Swivels Snap Swivels Barrel Swivels with Snaps See on Amazon : Fishing Swivels Snap Swivels Barrel Swivels with Snaps , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hook, sinker and swivel kits , opens in a new tab ## Landing, measuring and keeping fish Walleye rules often depend on length, and some waters use a slot. A landing net helps with fish that surge near the boat, a measuring board gives you a number you can trust, and a cooler with ice is what you want if you plan to keep your limit. - Landing nets Telescoping Metal Lock Fishing Net Blue Aluminum Alloy Rubber Fish Net See on Amazon : Telescoping Metal Lock Fishing Net Blue Aluminum Alloy Rubber Fish Net , opens in a new tab - High Strength Large Landing Net See on Amazon : High Strength Large Landing Net , opens in a new tab - Upgraded Foldable Floating Fishing Net See on Amazon : Upgraded Foldable Floating Fishing Net , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Landing nets , opens in a new tab - Fish measuring boards 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler See on Amazon : 53in Fish Ruler,Fish Measuring Tape,Fishing Ruler , opens in a new tab - Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler See on Amazon : Rapala 60 Inch Retractable Fish Measuring Ruler , opens in a new tab - Fish Measuring Board See on Amazon : Fish Measuring Board , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish measuring boards , opens in a new tab - Fish grippers Fish Lip Gripper with Scale See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper with Scale , opens in a new tab - Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip… See on Amazon : Fish Lip Gripper Fish Scales Professional Fish Holder Stainless Steel Fish Lip… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Fish grippers , opens in a new tab - Hard coolers VEVOR Portable Cooler,Hard Cooler with Ice Retention See on Amazon : VEVOR Portable Cooler,Hard Cooler with Ice Retention , opens in a new tab - STANLEY Outdoor Hard Cooler See on Amazon : STANLEY Outdoor Hard Cooler , opens in a new tab - Coleman Classic Series Insulated Portable Hard Cooler See on Amazon : Coleman Classic Series Insulated Portable Hard Cooler , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hard coolers , opens in a new tab ## Low light and safety Walleye are often fished at dawn, dusk or after dark. A headlamp frees both hands for knots and unhooking, and a small first aid kit takes almost no room. - Headlamps Energizer PRO-400 Headlamps for Adults See on Amazon : Energizer PRO-400 Headlamps for Adults , opens in a new tab - LHKNL Headlamp Flashlight See on Amazon : LHKNL Headlamp Flashlight , opens in a new tab - Rechargeable Headlamp 3PCS See on Amazon : Rechargeable Headlamp 3PCS , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Headlamps , opens in a new tab - Headlamps with a red-light mode 1300LM LED Headlamp Rechargeable with Green & Red Light See on Amazon : 1300LM LED Headlamp Rechargeable with Green & Red Light , opens in a new tab - BORUIT LED Headlamp Red White Light Head Lamp [2-Pack] AAA Battery Super Bright… See on Amazon : BORUIT LED Headlamp Red White Light Head Lamp [2-Pack] AAA Battery Super Bright… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Headlamps with a red-light mode , opens in a new tab - First aid kits EVERLIT Ultralight Mini First Aid Kit See on Amazon : EVERLIT Ultralight Mini First Aid Kit , opens in a new tab - EVERLIT 250 Pcs Survival First Aid Kit See on Amazon : EVERLIT 250 Pcs Survival First Aid Kit , opens in a new tab - EVERLIT Mini First Aid Kit [3-Pack] See on Amazon : EVERLIT Mini First Aid Kit [3-Pack] , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : First aid kits , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations: ODNR Division of Wildlife https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/OhioFishingRegs_English.pdf Also checked - 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations: Minnesota DNR - Freshwater bag and length limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Last verified 2026-10-25 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/what-to-bring-for-opening-day-of-deer-season/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/what-to-bring-for-opening-day-of-deer-season/ - Home - Guides - What to bring for opening day of deer season Guide # What to bring for opening day of deer season A checklist for opening day: blaze orange, warmth, light, optics and game care, with links to each state's season dates and the orange rules we have noted. Updated 2026-10-25 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-25 Opening day goes better when you pack the night before. This list covers the non-weapon gear that most hunters want on a first day. It does not cover firearms, ammunition, bows, broadheads or knives, which we do not link to and which depend on your state’s rules and your own choices. ## Know your dates and your rules Season dates, bag limits and license fees differ by state. Our deer seasons by state page lists the ones we have verified, and each state has its own page: - Texas deer seasons - Ohio deer seasons - Minnesota deer seasons - Virginia deer seasons - Indiana deer seasons Our guide to reading deer season dates explains how the season types and zones work. The separate question of which license, permit, or endorsement to buy is hunting license, deer permit, and tag . ## Blaze orange: check the agency’s rule On the pages we have noted it, orange is a requirement in certain seasons. Indiana requires hunter orange during the youth, firearms and muzzleloader seasons, and in reduction zones in a specific period. Ohio requires it during the youth gun, gun and muzzleloader deer seasons. Virginia’s blaze orange rules apply in firearms season and to muzzleloader hunters, with exceptions listed by the agency. The rules differ for archery and by weapon, and they change, so confirm on the agency page linked from your state’s page before you buy or hunt. ## Disease rules Some states have rules for testing or moving carcasses where chronic wasting disease has been found. Minnesota’s mandatory sampling and Virginia’s carcass transport rules are both noted on our state pages. Read them before opening day, not after. ## Gear picks The product links below go to Amazon. They are examples of each category, not rankings, and none of them is a substitute for the agency’s rules. Names are the listing titles; check the listing for size and what is included. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## Blaze orange Where blaze orange is required, you need to meet your state's exact rule for how much to wear and what counts. A vest is the simplest layer over what you already own, and a hat covers the other common requirement. - Blaze orange vests Browning 3051000105 Vest Safety See on Amazon : Browning 3051000105 Vest Safety , opens in a new tab - Browning Safety Vest See on Amazon : Browning Safety Vest , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Blaze orange vests , opens in a new tab - Blaze orange hats Hot Shot Men’s Thinsulate Acrylic Cuff Knit Hat See on Amazon : Hot Shot Men’s Thinsulate Acrylic Cuff Knit Hat , opens in a new tab - Geyoga Beanie Blaze Hat Cuff Knit Cap for Men See on Amazon : Geyoga Beanie Blaze Hat Cuff Knit Cap for Men , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Blaze orange hats , opens in a new tab - Blaze orange jackets and hoodies Search on Amazon : Blaze orange jackets and hoodies , opens in a new tab - Blaze orange gloves Blaze Orange Camouflage Shooting Gloves See on Amazon : Blaze Orange Camouflage Shooting Gloves , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Blaze orange gloves , opens in a new tab ## Warmth Sitting still is colder than walking. Disposable warmers for hands and boots, and wool socks, are cheap additions that make a long sit easier. - Hand warmers HotHands Hand Warmer Bulk 50 pk. Box See on Amazon : HotHands Hand Warmer Bulk 50 pk. Box , opens in a new tab - HotHands Variety Pack See on Amazon : HotHands Variety Pack , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hand warmers , opens in a new tab - Toe warmers Toe Warmers for Feet See on Amazon : Toe Warmers for Feet , opens in a new tab - HotHands Bigfoot Adhesive Toe Warmer See on Amazon : HotHands Bigfoot Adhesive Toe Warmer , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Toe warmers , opens in a new tab - Wool boot socks SIMIYA 5 Pairs Merino Wool Socks Thick Hiking Crew Socks for Men and Women See on Amazon : SIMIYA 5 Pairs Merino Wool Socks Thick Hiking Crew Socks for Men and Women , opens in a new tab - RealTree Heavyweight Merino Wool Tall All Season Boot Socks 1 Pair See on Amazon : RealTree Heavyweight Merino Wool Tall All Season Boot Socks 1 Pair , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Wool boot socks , opens in a new tab - Waterproof boots Search on Amazon : Waterproof boots , opens in a new tab ## Light and optics Most opening days start and end in the dark, so a headlamp matters. A red-light mode is gentler on your night vision. Binoculars help you see what you are looking at, including other hunters. - Headlamps Rechargeable Headlamp 3PCS See on Amazon : Rechargeable Headlamp 3PCS , opens in a new tab - Headlamp Rechargeable 2PCS See on Amazon : Headlamp Rechargeable 2PCS , opens in a new tab - Energizer PRO-400 Headlamps for Adults See on Amazon : Energizer PRO-400 Headlamps for Adults , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Headlamps , opens in a new tab - Headlamps with a red-light mode 1300LM LED Headlamp Rechargeable with Green & Red Light See on Amazon : 1300LM LED Headlamp Rechargeable with Green & Red Light , opens in a new tab - BORUIT LED Headlamp Red White Light Head Lamp [2-Pack] AAA Battery Super Bright… See on Amazon : BORUIT LED Headlamp Red White Light Head Lamp [2-Pack] AAA Battery Super Bright… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Headlamps with a red-light mode , opens in a new tab - Binoculars Gosky 10x42 Binoculars for Adults High Powered with Phone Adapter & Tripod See on Amazon : Gosky 10x42 Binoculars for Adults High Powered with Phone Adapter & Tripod , opens in a new tab - National Geographic 10x42 Waterproof Binoculars for Adults with Harness See on Amazon : National Geographic 10x42 Waterproof Binoculars for Adults with Harness , opens in a new tab - Vortex Triumph HD 10x42 Binoculars See on Amazon : Vortex Triumph HD 10x42 Binoculars , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Binoculars , opens in a new tab - Laser rangefinders Acer Range Finder for Hunting See on Amazon : Acer Range Finder for Hunting , opens in a new tab - REVASRI Hunting Laser Rangefinder with Rechargeable Battery 1000 Yards Hunting… See on Amazon : REVASRI Hunting Laser Rangefinder with Rechargeable Battery 1000 Yards Hunting… , opens in a new tab - TIDEWE Hunting Rangefinder See on Amazon : TIDEWE Hunting Rangefinder , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Laser rangefinders , opens in a new tab ## Carrying and comfort A small pack holds snacks, water, a first aid kit and spare layers, and a seat cushion makes a long sit more bearable. - Daypacks Hunting Backpack, Durable Hunting Packs for Men See on Amazon : Hunting Backpack, Durable Hunting Packs for Men , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Daypacks , opens in a new tab - Seat cushions Allen Company Vanish Seat Cushion See on Amazon : Allen Company Vanish Seat Cushion , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Seat cushions , opens in a new tab - Insulated bottles Fijinhom Insulated Water Bottle with Handle See on Amazon : Fijinhom Insulated Water Bottle with Handle , opens in a new tab - POWCAN 26 oz Insulated Water Bottle with 2-in-1 Straw and Spout Lid See on Amazon : POWCAN 26 oz Insulated Water Bottle with 2-in-1 Straw and Spout Lid , opens in a new tab - THERMOS Stainless King Vacuum-Insulated Beverage Bottle See on Amazon : THERMOS Stainless King Vacuum-Insulated Beverage Bottle , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Insulated bottles , opens in a new tab - First aid kits EVERLIT Mini First Aid Kit [3-Pack] See on Amazon : EVERLIT Mini First Aid Kit [3-Pack] , opens in a new tab - 211 PCS Waterproof First Aid Kit See on Amazon : 211 PCS Waterproof First Aid Kit , opens in a new tab - First Aid Kit 300PCS Car Home Camping Essentials Red 1st Aid See on Amazon : First Aid Kit 300PCS Car Home Camping Essentials Red 1st Aid , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : First aid kits , opens in a new tab ## After the harvest Gloves keep your hands clean during field dressing, game bags protect meat from dirt and insects, and a drag harness or hoist makes moving a deer less punishing. Wipes help you clean up. A cooler with ice packs is useful on the ride home. - Field dressing gloves HME Game Cleaning Gloves See on Amazon : HME Game Cleaning Gloves , opens in a new tab - Honeydak 30 Pairs Field Dressing Gloves Disposable Long Short PVC See on Amazon : Honeydak 30 Pairs Field Dressing Gloves Disposable Long Short PVC , opens in a new tab - Field Dressing Gloves Set for Deer Gutting Cleaning Disposable See on Amazon : Field Dressing Gloves Set for Deer Gutting Cleaning Disposable , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Field dressing gloves , opens in a new tab - Game bags Game Bags Elk Hunting Meat Bags See on Amazon : Game Bags Elk Hunting Meat Bags , opens in a new tab - Deer, Elk, and Moose Standard Game Bags See on Amazon : Deer, Elk, and Moose Standard Game Bags , opens in a new tab - Wakhow Elk Game Bags See on Amazon : Wakhow Elk Game Bags , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Game bags , opens in a new tab - Deer drags and harnesses MULTUS Deer Drag & Harness See on Amazon : MULTUS Deer Drag & Harness , opens in a new tab - Deer Drag Harness, Heavy Duty Deer Drag Strap Orange Puller Sled Rope with… See on Amazon : Deer Drag Harness, Heavy Duty Deer Drag Strap Orange Puller Sled Rope with… , opens in a new tab - Deer Drag Harness, 2 Packs Heavy Duty Orange Deer Dragging Rope with Reflective… See on Amazon : Deer Drag Harness, 2 Packs Heavy Duty Orange Deer Dragging Rope with Reflective… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Deer drags and harnesses , opens in a new tab - Game hoists and gambrels Mossy Oak Game Hanging Hoist Kit with Gambrel See on Amazon : Mossy Oak Game Hanging Hoist Kit with Gambrel , opens in a new tab - Deer Hanger, Elk Hoist Pulley Lift System with Gambrel See on Amazon : Deer Hanger, Elk Hoist Pulley Lift System with Gambrel , opens in a new tab - HME Products Mega Game Hanging Gambrel See on Amazon : HME Products Mega Game Hanging Gambrel , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Game hoists and gambrels , opens in a new tab - Outdoor wet wipes Hunters Specialties Scent-A-Way MAX Odorless Field Wipes See on Amazon : Hunters Specialties Scent-A-Way MAX Odorless Field Wipes , opens in a new tab - COMBAT WIPES Commando Black camping wipes See on Amazon : COMBAT WIPES Commando Black camping wipes , opens in a new tab - Unscented Body Wipes for Camping See on Amazon : Unscented Body Wipes for Camping , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Outdoor wet wipes , opens in a new tab - Hard coolers Coleman Xtreme Rolling Cooler with Wheels See on Amazon : Coleman Xtreme Rolling Cooler with Wheels , opens in a new tab - Coleman Xtreme Rolling Cooler with Wheels See on Amazon : Coleman Xtreme Rolling Cooler with Wheels , opens in a new tab - VEVOR Portable Cooler,Hard Cooler with Ice Retention See on Amazon : VEVOR Portable Cooler,Hard Cooler with Ice Retention , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hard coolers , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Deer hunting seasons: Indiana DNR Fish & Wildlife https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/hunting-and-trapping/deer-hunting/deer-hunting-seasons Also checked - Ohio Hunting and Trapping Regulations: ODNR Division of Wildlife - Deer hunting regulations: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources - Deer hunting: Minnesota DNR - White-tailed deer: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Last verified 2026-10-25 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/what-to-bring-on-a-free-fishing-day/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/what-to-bring-on-a-free-fishing-day/ - Home - Guides - What to bring on a free fishing day Guide # What to bring on a free fishing day A beginner's kit for your first day of fishing: a basic rod and reel, a few supplies, and where to check the dates and rules for free fishing days in each state. Updated 2026-10-25 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-25 Free fishing days are a good excuse to try fishing without paying for a license first. The gear is the other cost, and you do not need much. ## Check the date and the details Free days differ by state in when they occur and who they cover, and some only waive the license, not other rules. Our free fishing days page lists the ones we have read from agency pages, and the state hubs link to each one: - Texas - Ohio - Minnesota - Virginia - Indiana Bag and size limits still apply on a free day, so look up what you might catch before you go, starting from fishing limits by species . If you decide to keep fishing, compare license fees and see what we explain about free fishing days . ## Keeping the first trip simple Pick a nearby, easy-access water, bring a friend who already fishes if you can, and ask at a local bait shop what is biting. Release what you do not plan to eat, and handle fish with wet hands. A fish that is too small or out of season has to go back anyway, and the guide to size limits explains why. If children are coming, the age that skips a license is not the same in every state: see fishing with kids . The longer pre-trip list, for days that are not free, is the fishing-day checklist . ## Gear picks The product links below go to Amazon. They are examples of each category, not rankings. Names are the listing titles; check the listing for what is included before you buy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## A simple rod and reel For a first day, a spincast or spinning combo that comes already spooled and assembled is the least frustrating option. You do not need to spend much to find out whether you like it. - Spincast combos Zebco 202 & 404 Spincast Reels and Fishing Rod Combos See on Amazon : Zebco 202 & 404 Spincast Reels and Fishing Rod Combos , opens in a new tab - Zebco 202 Spincast Reel and Fishing Rod Combo See on Amazon : Zebco 202 Spincast Reel and Fishing Rod Combo , opens in a new tab - Zebco Kids Splash Jr. Spincast Reel and Fishing Rod Combo See on Amazon : Zebco Kids Splash Jr. Spincast Reel and Fishing Rod Combo , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Spincast combos , opens in a new tab - Rod and reel combos Penn Wrath II Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo See on Amazon : Penn Wrath II Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo , opens in a new tab - PLUSINNO Fishing Rod and Reel Combos See on Amazon : PLUSINNO Fishing Rod and Reel Combos , opens in a new tab - Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo See on Amazon : Ugly Stik GX2 Spinning Reel and Fishing Rod Combo , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Rod and reel combos , opens in a new tab - Travel and telescopic rods PLUSINNO Fishing Rod and Reel Combos See on Amazon : PLUSINNO Fishing Rod and Reel Combos , opens in a new tab - Zebco 33 Spinning Reel and Telescopic Fishing Rod Combo See on Amazon : Zebco 33 Spinning Reel and Telescopic Fishing Rod Combo , opens in a new tab - Fishing Pole Combo See on Amazon : Fishing Pole Combo , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Travel and telescopic rods , opens in a new tab ## A few supplies Hooks, sinkers and a bobber are enough to fish with bait from the shore. A small tackle box keeps them from rolling around your bag, and a hook remover helps when a fish swallows the bait. - Hook, sinker and swivel kits MadBite by KastKing Compact Fishing Tackle Kit for Bass Trout Panfish See on Amazon : MadBite by KastKing Compact Fishing Tackle Kit for Bass Trout Panfish , opens in a new tab - Fishing Swivels Snap Swivels Barrel Swivels with Snaps See on Amazon : Fishing Swivels Snap Swivels Barrel Swivels with Snaps , opens in a new tab - Fishing Hooks Sinkers Snap Swivels Assortment 150pcs Fishing Terminal Tackle… See on Amazon : Fishing Hooks Sinkers Snap Swivels Assortment 150pcs Fishing Terminal Tackle… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hook, sinker and swivel kits , opens in a new tab - Bobbers and floats Thill Classic Float Fishing Bobber with Buoyant Balsa Wood Body See on Amazon : Thill Classic Float Fishing Bobber with Buoyant Balsa Wood Body , opens in a new tab - 60 PCS Fishing Floats,Hard ABS Fishing Bobber Bulk,Push Button Round Buoy… See on Amazon : 60 PCS Fishing Floats,Hard ABS Fishing Bobber Bulk,Push Button Round Buoy… , opens in a new tab - Bobbers for Fishing/Snap on Fishing Bobbers Assortment See on Amazon : Bobbers for Fishing/Snap on Fishing Bobbers Assortment , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Bobbers and floats , opens in a new tab - Tackle boxes Plano 3-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access See on Amazon : Plano 3-Tray Tackle Box with Dual Top Access , opens in a new tab - Plano 7771-01 Guide Series Tackle System See on Amazon : Plano 7771-01 Guide Series Tackle System , opens in a new tab - Plano Guide Series StowAway 4-By Rack System Tackle Box See on Amazon : Plano Guide Series StowAway 4-By Rack System Tackle Box , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Tackle boxes , opens in a new tab - Hook removers Fish Hook Remover Tool See on Amazon : Fish Hook Remover Tool , opens in a new tab - RoundFunny 6 Fish Hook Remover Tool See on Amazon : RoundFunny 6 Fish Hook Remover Tool , opens in a new tab - 6 Pcs Fish Hook Remover Tool Plastic Snelled Fishing Hook Remover Disgorger See on Amazon : 6 Pcs Fish Hook Remover Tool Plastic Snelled Fishing Hook Remover Disgorger , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Hook removers , opens in a new tab ## Comfort and safety Plan for sun, bugs and a long afternoon: sunscreen, insect repellent, polarized sunglasses to cut glare and see into the water, and a bottle of water. - Sport sunscreen Banana Boat Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion See on Amazon : Banana Boat Sport SPF 50 Sunscreen Lotion , opens in a new tab - Amazon Essentials Sport Sunscreen Lotion See on Amazon : Amazon Essentials Sport Sunscreen Lotion , opens in a new tab - Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 See on Amazon : Coppertone SPORT Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50 , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Sport sunscreen , opens in a new tab - Insect repellent OFF! Family Care Insect & Mosquito Repellent Bug Spray See on Amazon : OFF! Family Care Insect & Mosquito Repellent Bug Spray , opens in a new tab - Repel 100 Mosquito & Insect Repellent 4 Oz See on Amazon : Repel 100 Mosquito & Insect Repellent 4 Oz , opens in a new tab - Repel 100 Mosquito & Insect Repellent 1 Oz See on Amazon : Repel 100 Mosquito & Insect Repellent 1 Oz , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Insect repellent , opens in a new tab - Polarized sunglasses KALIYADI Sports Polarized Sunglasses Men UV400 Protection for Fishing Driving… See on Amazon : KALIYADI Sports Polarized Sunglasses Men UV400 Protection for Fishing Driving… , opens in a new tab - Polarized Sports Wrap Around Sunglasses Men Cycling Fishing Running See on Amazon : Polarized Sports Wrap Around Sunglasses Men Cycling Fishing Running , opens in a new tab - ANCHOR Floating Polarized Fishing Sunglasses for Men and Women Lightweight… See on Amazon : ANCHOR Floating Polarized Fishing Sunglasses for Men and Women Lightweight… , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Polarized sunglasses , opens in a new tab - Insulated bottles THERMOS Stainless King Vacuum-Insulated Compact Bottle See on Amazon : THERMOS Stainless King Vacuum-Insulated Compact Bottle , opens in a new tab - THERMOS ICON SERIES See on Amazon : THERMOS ICON SERIES , opens in a new tab - Fijinhom Insulated Water Bottle with Handle See on Amazon : Fijinhom Insulated Water Bottle with Handle , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Insulated bottles , opens in a new tab ## Source Agency Official state wildlife agencies (see links) Official source Free fishing opportunities: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/free-fishing-opportunities Also checked - Free fishing days: Indiana DNR - Free fishing days: Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Last verified 2026-10-25 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /guides/when-statewide-limits-do-not-apply/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/guides/when-statewide-limits-do-not-apply/ - Home - Guides - When a statewide fishing limit does not apply Guide # When a statewide fishing limit does not apply How to tell that a lake, a Great Lake, or a designated trout water replaces the statewide bag and size limit. Examples from our verified pages. Updated 2026-10-27 Gear on this page → Updated 2026-10-27 The number in the first row of a fishing regulation is the statewide default. It is the rule you follow when the agency has not written a different one for the water you are standing on. People get cited because they memorized the default and never looked for the exception. This guide is about how to notice the exception. The figures below are ones already published on this site from agency booklets. They are examples of the pattern, not a full exceptions list. ## The default is real, and it is incomplete Agencies publish a statewide bag and size so they do not have to repeat it for every pond. Then they publish a second table, a lake finder, or a paragraph of named waters that replace it. Both are the regulation. Using only the first is how you keep a fish the second table says to release. Our species pages are built the same way. The first rule is usually the statewide scope. Later rules name a lake, a Great Lake, a river reach, or a season window. The “watch for” notes are where we flag an exceptions list we did not copy in full. Read them. If a note says many lakes have their own rule, the statewide row is not your permission slip. How a page is organized is covered in how to read a fishing regulation page . How the words “daily limit” and “slot” work is in bag and size limits . ## Examples we have verified These are illustrations. The page linked next to each one is the place we recorded the agency’s wording, with a last-verified date. If you fish that water, use that page and the agency link on it, not this summary. Ohio black bass, inland versus Lake Erie. Away from Lake Erie, the Ohio largemouth page records a daily limit of five black bass, largemouth, smallmouth, and spotted combined, at 12 inches or longer, for the March 1, 2026 through February 28, 2027 regulation period. The same page says Lake Erie and listed tributaries have their own calendar, including a spring window with a different minimum and a different daily limit. Remembering “five at 12 inches” on the Lake Erie shore is the wrong memory. The details are on Ohio largemouth bass and the bass comparison . Minnesota walleye, inland versus Lake Superior. The inland line on our Minnesota walleye page, for the 2026 season opening May 9 and running through February 28, 2027, is six walleye and sauger combined, with only one walleye over 20 inches in possession. Lake Superior and tributaries below the posted boundaries are listed separately: a smaller daily limit and a 15-inch minimum. The watch-for note adds that many lakes, including Mille Lacs and Upper Red, have their own walleye rules, and that border waters use separate tables. A statewide memory does not answer Mille Lacs. Start at Minnesota walleye and walleye by state . Texas walleye, statewide unless the water is named. Our Texas walleye page scopes the rule as statewide public fresh water unless a water body has its own exception: five fish, no more than two under 16 inches, no overall minimum. The watch-for line points at the exceptions list. “Five, only two under 16” is the default, not a promise about every reservoir. See Texas walleye . Virginia trout water and the extra license. This one is paperwork rather than a bag number. Virginia’s trout license applies to designated stocked trout waters from October 1 through June 15, to urban program waters on a shorter calendar, and to South Holston Reservoir for trout. Wild trout streams are not all in that set. The base fishing license is still required outside the exemption ages. The comparison, including the price conflict we found between the license page and the digest, is do you need a trout stamp . Limits are on Virginia trout . Indiana and Minnesota trout stamps. A stamp is another kind of override: the right to fish for the species, not the length of the fish. Indiana’s $11 trout/salmon stamp and Minnesota’s $10 validation are explained on the same guide. Texas and Ohio did not list a trout stamp on the license tables we read. Do not export a stamp rule from one state to another. We are not repeating every lake-specific crappie or bass slot in Indiana, Texas, or Virginia in this article. Those rows live on the state species pages when we have read them. If a lake you care about is missing, that means we have not verified it, not that the statewide number is safe. ## How to look up the water you will fish Use this order. It is the same order we want the pre-trip checklist to trigger. - Find the species page for the state. Read every rule row, not the first one. - Read the watch-for notes. If they name an exceptions list or a lake finder, open it. - Search that official list for the lake, reservoir, river reach, or county. Spelling matters. “Lake” versus “reservoir,” and the name of the arm you are launching from, can be different entries. - Check the season column. An override can be a date range, not a different lake. Ohio’s Lake Erie bass rules change inside the year. A page you read in March can be the wrong window in June. - Check combined species. Minnesota’s inland walleye limit includes sauger. Ohio’s inland bass limit includes three black bass species. Keeping “five walleye” plus sauger on the side is not what that Minnesota row says. - Then measure. A special rule is still a length rule. How to measure a fish is the method. What a slot limit means is what to do when the exception is a slot instead of a simple minimum. If you cannot find the water on the official list, do not guess that it is statewide. Ask the agency or pick a different conclusion: you do not know yet. Our methodology says we leave a figure out rather than fill a gap. You should fish the same way. ## Licenses do not follow the fish across a line A special regulation does not travel with you. The Lake Erie rule does not apply to a pond in central Ohio. A Minnesota conservation license, which our walleye watch-for note says carries smaller limits, does not apply to a standard license. A Texas freshwater package does not answer a saltwater question. We have not built saltwater species pages. The nonresident guide explains freshwater versus all-water only where we verified a product, such as the Texas one-day all-water license. See short-term or annual . Border waters are their own category. The Minnesota walleye note says border waters with Canada, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, and North Dakota follow separate tables. Standing on the Minnesota bank does not let you pick the inland limit if the agency has posted a boundary water rule. ## What we refuse to do on these pages We do not copy every exception from a 100-page booklet into a single article. A partial list is more dangerous than a pointer, because a lake that is missing looks unrestricted. Our state pages name the overrides we have read in full and point at the agency list for the rest. The source registry is the directory for states that do not have a hub yet. If you find a lake rule on the agency site that our page still shows as statewide, send both URLs to contact@fishlimit.com . That is a correction, not an argument. The routine is how to check a regulation yourself . The gear under this article is a measuring board, a tape, a license holder, and a dry pouch. Special waters are where those items earn their place, because the number you memorized is the one most likely to be wrong. ## Questions people ask ### Is the statewide limit the rule for every lake? No. It is the default. Texas says so in the walleye scope on our page: statewide public fresh water unless a water body has its own exception. Minnesota warns that many lakes have their own walleye rules. Ohio splits Lake Erie bass from the inland rule. ### Where are the exceptions listed? On the agency’s exceptions table or lake finder, linked from our species page when we have read it. Our pages mention overrides we have verified. They are not a complete list of every lake. ### Does a special regulation also change the license? Sometimes. Virginia’s trout license is tied to designated stocked waters and to dates, which is a paperwork override, not just a bag override. Read the trout stamp guide before you assume a base fishing license is enough. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each listing before you buy. ## You still measure, and you still carry the license A special-water rule changes the number. It does not remove the need to measure the fish or to carry whatever license that water requires. 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Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /hunting/deer-seasons/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/hunting/deer-seasons/ - Home - Hunting - Deer seasons Hunting · Deer # Deer seasons by state A national hub that grows one verified state at a time. Each state page lists season dates, bag limits and fees from the agency. States not shown have not been verified yet. Checked 2026-10-26 Gear → Updated 2026-10-26 ## Seasons side by side ### Indiana (2026–27) S O N D J F Deer reduction zone Sept. 15, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2027 Youth season Sept. 26 – 27, 2026 Archery Oct. 1, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 Firearms Nov. 14 – 29, 2026 Muzzleloader Dec. 5 – 20, 2026 Season Dates Deer reduction zone (designated areas only) Sept. 15, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2027 Youth season (age 17 and younger) Sept. 26 – 27, 2026 Archery Oct. 1, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 Firearms Nov. 14 – 29, 2026 Muzzleloader Dec. 5 – 20, 2026 Bag limit: Statewide limit is one antlered and up to six antlerless deer, but each county has its own antlerless limit. A separate license is needed for each deer. The deer reduction zone limit is 10 deer (10 antlerless, or 1 antlered and 9 antlerless), and an antlerless deer must be taken before an antlered one there. ### Minnesota (2026) S O N D J F Archery Sept. 19 – Dec. 31, 2026 Youth Oct. 15 – 18, 2026 Statewide firearms, 100-series areas and 604, 679, 684 Nov. 7 – 22, 2026 Statewide firearms, 200-series areas and 338, 341, 605, 642–649, 655, 661, 666, 671, 685 Nov. 7 – 15, 2026 Late southeast firearms Nov. 21 – 29, 2026 Metro deer management zone Nov. 7 – 29, 2026 Muzzleloader Nov. 28 – Dec. 13, 2026 Late CWD season Dec. 18 – 20, 2026 Season Dates Archery Sept. 19 – Dec. 31, 2026 Youth (statewide) and early antlerless Oct. 15 – 18, 2026 Statewide firearms, 100-series areas and 604, 679, 684 Nov. 7 – 22, 2026 Statewide firearms, 200-series areas and 338, 341, 605, 642–649, 655, 661, 666, 671, 685 Nov. 7 – 15, 2026 Late southeast firearms (338, 341, 605, 642–649) Nov. 21 – 29, 2026 Metro deer management zone (601) Nov. 7 – 29, 2026 Muzzleloader Nov. 28 – Dec. 13, 2026 Late CWD season Dec. 18 – 20, 2026 Bag limit: Varies by permit area (lottery, either-sex, two-, three- and five-deer areas): check source for your area. A person may buy no more than one firearms, one muzzleloader and one archery deer license per calendar year. ### Ohio (2026–27) S O N D J F Archery Sept. 26, 2026 – Feb. 7, 2027 Youth deer gun Nov. 21 – 22, 2026 Deer gun Nov. 30 – Dec. 6, 2026 and Dec. 19 – 20, 2026 Muzzleloader Jan. 2 – 5, 2027 Disease surveillance area: archery Sept. 12, 2026 – Feb. 7, 2027 Disease surveillance area: early gun Oct. 10 – 12, 2026 Season Dates Archery (statewide) Sept. 26, 2026 – Feb. 7, 2027 Youth deer gun Nov. 21 – 22, 2026 Deer gun Nov. 30 – Dec. 6, 2026 and Dec. 19 – 20, 2026 Muzzleloader Jan. 2 – 5, 2027 Disease surveillance area: archery Sept. 12, 2026 – Feb. 7, 2027 Disease surveillance area: early gun Oct. 10 – 12, 2026 Bag limit: Statewide limit is six deer, only one of which may be antlered; county limits vary (see the county bag-limit map). ### Texas (2026–27) O N D J F M Archery-only Oct. 3 – Nov. 6, 2026 Youth-only early season Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2026 General season, North Zone Nov. 7, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 General season, South Zone Nov. 7, 2026 – Jan. 17, 2027 Youth-only late season Jan. 4 – 17, 2027 Muzzleloader-only Jan. 4 – 17, 2027 Special late season, North Zone Jan. 4 – 17, 2027 Special late season, South Zone Jan. 18 – 31, 2027 Season Dates Archery-only (252 of 254 counties; archery endorsement required) Oct. 3 – Nov. 6, 2026 Youth-only early season Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2026 General season, North Zone Nov. 7, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 General season, South Zone Nov. 7, 2026 – Jan. 17, 2027 Youth-only late season Jan. 4 – 17, 2027 Muzzleloader-only (90 of 254 counties) Jan. 4 – 17, 2027 Special late season, North Zone Jan. 4 – 17, 2027 Special late season, South Zone Jan. 18 – 31, 2027 Bag limit: County-specific, with an annual cap of 5 white-tailed deer, no more than 3 of them bucks (the cap does not apply on MLDP properties). ### Virginia (2026–27) S O N D J F M A Urban archery Sept. 5 – Oct. 2, 2026 and Jan. 3 – Mar. 28, 2027 Youth and apprentice weekend Sept. 26 – 27, 2026 Early archery Oct. 3 – Nov. 13, 2026 Early muzzleloader Oct. 31 – Nov. 13, 2026 Firearms, many western and mountain counties Nov. 14 – Dec. 12, 2026 Firearms, many eastern and central counties Nov. 14, 2026 – Jan. 2, 2027 Late muzzleloader Dec. 12, 2026 – Jan. 2, 2027 Late archery, west of the Blue Ridge Dec. 13, 2026 – Jan. 2, 2027 Northern Virginia late archery Mar. 29 – Apr. 25, 2027 Season Dates Urban archery (antlerless only, listed cities and towns) Sept. 5 – Oct. 2, 2026 and Jan. 3 – Mar. 28, 2027 Youth and apprentice weekend (statewide) Sept. 26 – 27, 2026 Early archery (statewide) Oct. 3 – Nov. 13, 2026 Early muzzleloader Not in Chesapeake, Suffolk (east of the Dismal Swamp line) or Virginia Beach, where firearms season overlaps. Oct. 31 – Nov. 13, 2026 Firearms, many western and mountain counties (private land) Either-sex days vary by county. Nov. 14 – Dec. 12, 2026 Firearms, many eastern and central counties (private land) Either-sex days vary by county. Chesapeake, Suffolk and Virginia Beach run Oct. 1 – Nov. 30. Nov. 14, 2026 – Jan. 2, 2027 Late muzzleloader Most areas west of the Blue Ridge and some eastern counties and cities; some counties have none because firearms season overlaps. Dec. 12, 2026 – Jan. 2, 2027 Late archery, west of the Blue Ridge Some counties have no late archery season; other areas start Nov. 29 or Dec. 1. Dec. 13, 2026 – Jan. 2, 2027 Northern Virginia late archery (antlerless only) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties. Mar. 29 – Apr. 25, 2027 Bag limit: East of the Blue Ridge: two deer a day and six per license year, no more than three antlered. West of the Blue Ridge (and on National Forest land in Amherst, Bedford and Nelson counties): two a day and five per license year, no more than two antlered. The daily limit is unlimited in listed cities and towns and in several Northern Virginia counties, but antlered caps still apply. Only one deer a day on National Forest and department-owned land. Bonus deer permits and special permits can add antlerless deer on private land. ## Base deer license fees State License Resident Nonresident Indiana Single-season deer license (archery, firearm buck-only, muzzleloader or reduction zone) The firearms license is buck only. $39 $240 Minnesota Deer firearm license $34 $185 Ohio 1-year hunting license $19.00 $180.96 Texas Hunting license Nonresident figure is the General Hunting License, the only nonresident license valid for white-tailed deer. $25 $315 Virginia One-year license to hunt (age 16+) Required in addition to the deer/turkey license. $28.00 $136.00 Only the first (base) license line is compared. Tags, permits and add-ons differ by state; see each state page. ## Download this data CSV · deer-seasons.csv JSON · deer-seasons.json 36 rows, built from the verified data on this site only. Each row includes source_url and last_verified . Data last modified 2026-10-26 . Facts restated from official state wildlife agency sources; always verify with the agency before you fish or hunt. FishLimit is independent and is not a legal source of regulations. See the methodology . Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. ## Source Agency State wildlife agencies (see each state page) Official source Indiana: Deer hunting seasons: Indiana DNR Fish & Wildlife https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/hunting-and-trapping/deer-hunting/deer-hunting-seasons Also checked - Minnesota: Deer hunting: Minnesota DNR - Ohio: 2026-27 Ohio Hunting & Trapping Regulations (pp. 6–7, license page): ODNR Division of Wildlife - Texas: White-tailed Deer 2026-2027 Seasons & Regulations: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department - Virginia: Deer hunting regulations and seasons: Virginia DWR Last verified 2026-10-26 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. 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Hunters need a deer license (or a qualifying exemption) and must follow county antlerless limits. Verified 2026-10-24 Updated 2026-10-24 ## Season calendar S O N D J F Deer reduction zone Sept. 15, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2027 Youth season Sept. 26 – 27, 2026 Archery Oct. 1, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 Firearms Nov. 14 – 29, 2026 Muzzleloader Dec. 5 – 20, 2026 ## Season dates Season Dates Deer reduction zone (designated areas only) Sept. 15, 2026 – Jan. 31, 2027 Youth season (age 17 and younger) Sept. 26 – 27, 2026 Archery Oct. 1, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 Firearms Nov. 14 – 29, 2026 Muzzleloader Dec. 5 – 20, 2026 ## Bag limit Statewide limit is one antlered and up to six antlerless deer, but each county has its own antlerless limit. A separate license is needed for each deer. The deer reduction zone limit is 10 deer (10 antlerless, or 1 antlered and 9 antlerless), and an antlerless deer must be taken before an antlered one there. ## License and permit fees Item Resident Nonresident Single-season deer license (archery, firearm buck-only, muzzleloader or reduction zone) The firearms license is buck only. $39 $240 Deer license bundle One license covering one antlered and two antlerless deer; usable in the youth, archery, firearms and muzzleloader seasons, not reduction zones. $91 $550 Second and additional multi-season antlerless license Available only after buying a first multi-season antlerless license at $39 (resident) or $240 (nonresident). $24 $39 Annual hunting license General hunting license, listed separately from the deer licenses. $20 $90 ## Watch for - Hunter orange is required during the youth, firearms and muzzleloader seasons, and from the start of firearms season through archery season’s end in reduction zones. - Firearms antlerless deer cannot be taken during firearms season on DFW-managed properties, Mississinewa, Patoka and Salamonie lakes; see the county antlerless limit page for properties with restrictions. - Reduction zones do not override local ordinances on firearms or archery equipment, and hunters need landowner permission on private land. - License prices on this page were read from the DNR fee table dated 9/04/2026. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Indiana · Deer Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Source Agency Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife Official source Deer hunting seasons: Indiana DNR Fish & Wildlife https://www.in.gov/dnr/fish-and-wildlife/hunting-and-trapping/deer-hunting/deer-hunting-seasons Also checked - Deer hunting licenses & exemptions: Indiana DNR - License fees (updated 9/04/2026): Indiana DNR - Indiana 2026-2027 Hunting & Trapping Seasons: Indiana DNR Last verified 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. 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Archery runs from mid-September through December; firearm dates depend on the permit-area series, with most opening Nov. 7. All deer licenses went on sale Aug. 1, and hunters now validate at the kill site instead of tagging the carcass. Verified 2026-10-23 Updated 2026-10-23 ## Season calendar S O N D J F Archery Sept. 19 – Dec. 31, 2026 Youth Oct. 15 – 18, 2026 Statewide firearms, 100-series areas and 604, 679, 684 Nov. 7 – 22, 2026 Statewide firearms, 200-series areas and 338, 341, 605, 642–649, 655, 661, 666, 671, 685 Nov. 7 – 15, 2026 Late southeast firearms Nov. 21 – 29, 2026 Metro deer management zone Nov. 7 – 29, 2026 Muzzleloader Nov. 28 – Dec. 13, 2026 Late CWD season Dec. 18 – 20, 2026 ## Season dates Season Dates Archery Sept. 19 – Dec. 31, 2026 Youth (statewide) and early antlerless Oct. 15 – 18, 2026 Statewide firearms, 100-series areas and 604, 679, 684 Nov. 7 – 22, 2026 Statewide firearms, 200-series areas and 338, 341, 605, 642–649, 655, 661, 666, 671, 685 Nov. 7 – 15, 2026 Late southeast firearms (338, 341, 605, 642–649) Nov. 21 – 29, 2026 Metro deer management zone (601) Nov. 7 – 29, 2026 Muzzleloader Nov. 28 – Dec. 13, 2026 Late CWD season Dec. 18 – 20, 2026 ## Bag limit Varies by permit area (lottery, either-sex, two-, three- and five-deer areas): check source for your area. A person may buy no more than one firearms, one muzzleloader and one archery deer license per calendar year. ## License and permit fees Item Resident Nonresident Deer firearm license $34 $185 Deer archery license $34 $185 Deer muzzleloader license $34 $185 Antlerless deer bonus permit $18 $91 Youth deer license (ages 13–17) $5 $5 ## Watch for - Mandatory CWD sampling applies opening weekend (Nov. 7–8) only in the current surveillance block of permit areas. - A statewide shotgun-zone repeal is in effect, but some counties have local shotgun-only ordinances. - A $1.00 agent fee is added to license prices at agents. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Minnesota · Deer Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Source Agency Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Official source Deer hunting: Minnesota DNR https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/deer/index.html Also checked - Hunting licenses (fee table): Minnesota DNR Last verified 2026-10-23 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. Deer season gear Optional gear for Minnesota deer hunting. Blaze orange rules vary by state, season and weapon, so check the agency page above. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. 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Hunters need a hunting license plus a deer permit; only one antlered deer may be taken all season. Verified 2026-10-26 Updated 2026-10-26 ## Season calendar S O N D J F Archery Sept. 26, 2026 – Feb. 7, 2027 Youth deer gun Nov. 21 – 22, 2026 Deer gun Nov. 30 – Dec. 6, 2026 and Dec. 19 – 20, 2026 Muzzleloader Jan. 2 – 5, 2027 Disease surveillance area: archery Sept. 12, 2026 – Feb. 7, 2027 Disease surveillance area: early gun Oct. 10 – 12, 2026 ## Season dates Season Dates Archery (statewide) Sept. 26, 2026 – Feb. 7, 2027 Youth deer gun Nov. 21 – 22, 2026 Deer gun Nov. 30 – Dec. 6, 2026 and Dec. 19 – 20, 2026 Muzzleloader Jan. 2 – 5, 2027 Disease surveillance area: archery Sept. 12, 2026 – Feb. 7, 2027 Disease surveillance area: early gun Oct. 10 – 12, 2026 ## Bag limit Statewide limit is six deer, only one of which may be antlered; county limits vary (see the county bag-limit map). ## License and permit fees Item Resident Nonresident 1-year hunting license $19.00 $180.96 Either-sex deer permit (adult) $31.20 $218.40 Deer management permit (antlerless only; adult and youth) $15.00 $15.00 Youth either-sex permit $16.00 $16.00 ## Watch for - County bag limits changed in Athens, Defiance, Meigs, Paulding, Warren and Washington counties and in the disease surveillance area for 2026–27. - Hunter orange is required during the youth gun, gun and muzzleloader deer seasons. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Ohio · Deer Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Source Agency Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Official source 2026-27 Ohio Hunting & Trapping Regulations (pp. 6–7, license page): ODNR Division of Wildlife https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/Ohio%20Hunting%20and%20Trapping%20Regulations%20ENGLISH.pdf Also checked - Ohio’s 2026-27 Hunting and Trapping Season Dates: ODNR - Ohio Wildlife Council Approves 2026-27 Hunting Seasons: ODNR news release Last verified 2026-10-26 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. Deer season gear Optional gear for Ohio deer hunting. This page notes a hunter orange requirement, so confirm the exact rule on the agency page above before you buy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . 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Bag limits are set county by county, within an annual cap of five deer per hunter (no more than three bucks). Verified 2026-10-23 Updated 2026-10-23 ## Season calendar O N D J F M Archery-only Oct. 3 – Nov. 6, 2026 Youth-only early season Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2026 General season, North Zone Nov. 7, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 General season, South Zone Nov. 7, 2026 – Jan. 17, 2027 Youth-only late season Jan. 4 – 17, 2027 Muzzleloader-only Jan. 4 – 17, 2027 Special late season, North Zone Jan. 4 – 17, 2027 Special late season, South Zone Jan. 18 – 31, 2027 ## Season dates Season Dates Archery-only (252 of 254 counties; archery endorsement required) Oct. 3 – Nov. 6, 2026 Youth-only early season Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, 2026 General season, North Zone Nov. 7, 2026 – Jan. 3, 2027 General season, South Zone Nov. 7, 2026 – Jan. 17, 2027 Youth-only late season Jan. 4 – 17, 2027 Muzzleloader-only (90 of 254 counties) Jan. 4 – 17, 2027 Special late season, North Zone Jan. 4 – 17, 2027 Special late season, South Zone Jan. 18 – 31, 2027 ## Bag limit County-specific, with an annual cap of 5 white-tailed deer, no more than 3 of them bucks (the cap does not apply on MLDP properties). ## License and permit fees Item Resident Nonresident Hunting license Nonresident figure is the General Hunting License, the only nonresident license valid for white-tailed deer. $25 $315 Senior resident hunting license (65+) $7 n/a Youth hunting license (under 17) $7 $7 Archery endorsement (needed for archery-only season) $7 $7 ## Watch for - Look up your county: seasons, antler restrictions and bag limits vary, and 2 of 254 counties have no deer season. - Collin, Dallas, Grayson and Rockwall counties require an archery endorsement for any deer hunting, and some counties require harvest reporting. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Texas · Deer Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Source Agency Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Official source White-tailed Deer 2026-2027 Seasons & Regulations: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/regs/animals/white-tailed-deer Also checked - 2026–2027 Hunting Season Dates: TPWD - Hunting Licenses: TPWD - Hunting Endorsements: TPWD - Outdoor Annual 2026–2027 (PDF, p. 13): TPWD Last verified 2026-10-23 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. Deer season gear Optional gear for Texas deer hunting. Blaze orange rules vary by state, season and weapon, so check the agency page above. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . 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Source: Hunting licenses: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/hunting-licenses-and-permits/hunting-licenses). How much is a nonresident license to hunt deer in Texas? The nonresident general hunting license is $315. Texas Parks & Wildlife says it is valid to hunt any legal bird or animal, including deer, and that it is the only valid license for a nonresident hunting white-tailed deer or mule deer. Endorsement requirements still apply. A resident hunting license is $25. 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Archery and muzzleloader seasons follow in October and November, then firearms season. Exact dates and either-sex days change by county, city and land type, so use these as statewide windows only. Verified 2026-10-24 Updated 2026-10-24 ## Season calendar S O N D J F M A Urban archery Sept. 5 – Oct. 2, 2026 and Jan. 3 – Mar. 28, 2027 Youth and apprentice weekend Sept. 26 – 27, 2026 Early archery Oct. 3 – Nov. 13, 2026 Early muzzleloader Oct. 31 – Nov. 13, 2026 Firearms, many western and mountain counties Nov. 14 – Dec. 12, 2026 Firearms, many eastern and central counties Nov. 14, 2026 – Jan. 2, 2027 Late muzzleloader Dec. 12, 2026 – Jan. 2, 2027 Late archery, west of the Blue Ridge Dec. 13, 2026 – Jan. 2, 2027 Northern Virginia late archery Mar. 29 – Apr. 25, 2027 ## Season dates Season Dates Urban archery (antlerless only, listed cities and towns) Sept. 5 – Oct. 2, 2026 and Jan. 3 – Mar. 28, 2027 Youth and apprentice weekend (statewide) Sept. 26 – 27, 2026 Early archery (statewide) Oct. 3 – Nov. 13, 2026 Early muzzleloader Not in Chesapeake, Suffolk (east of the Dismal Swamp line) or Virginia Beach, where firearms season overlaps. Oct. 31 – Nov. 13, 2026 Firearms, many western and mountain counties (private land) Either-sex days vary by county. Nov. 14 – Dec. 12, 2026 Firearms, many eastern and central counties (private land) Either-sex days vary by county. Chesapeake, Suffolk and Virginia Beach run Oct. 1 – Nov. 30. Nov. 14, 2026 – Jan. 2, 2027 Late muzzleloader Most areas west of the Blue Ridge and some eastern counties and cities; some counties have none because firearms season overlaps. Dec. 12, 2026 – Jan. 2, 2027 Late archery, west of the Blue Ridge Some counties have no late archery season; other areas start Nov. 29 or Dec. 1. Dec. 13, 2026 – Jan. 2, 2027 Northern Virginia late archery (antlerless only) Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun and Prince William counties. Mar. 29 – Apr. 25, 2027 ## Bag limit East of the Blue Ridge: two deer a day and six per license year, no more than three antlered. West of the Blue Ridge (and on National Forest land in Amherst, Bedford and Nelson counties): two a day and five per license year, no more than two antlered. The daily limit is unlimited in listed cities and towns and in several Northern Virginia counties, but antlered caps still apply. Only one deer a day on National Forest and department-owned land. Bonus deer permits and special permits can add antlerless deer on private land. ## License and permit fees Item Resident Nonresident One-year license to hunt (age 16+) Required in addition to the deer/turkey license. $28.00 $136.00 Deer/turkey license (age 16+) Valid July 1 – June 30. $28.00 $136.00 Archery license (additional) Needed to hunt with archery tackle during a designated archery season; not needed during firearms season. $23.00 $46.00 Muzzleloading license (additional) Needed during a designated muzzleloader season; not needed during firearms season. $23.00 $46.00 Bonus deer permit Antlerless only, on private and authorized public lands, on either-sex days. $18.00 $31.00 Junior deer/turkey license Nonresident under 12: $13.00. $8.50 (under 16) $16.00 (ages 12–15) ## Watch for - Seasons, either-sex days and bag limits vary by county, city and land type (private, National Forest, state forest, WMA). Check the DWR deer pages for your exact locality. - Earn-a-Buck rules apply in many counties and cities: before a second antlered deer, you must take an antlerless deer in that same unit. - Chronic Wasting Disease rules, including carcass transport restrictions and testing locations, apply in parts of the state. - Blaze orange (blaze color) rules apply in firearms season and for muzzleloader hunters; the DWR page lists the exceptions. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Virginia · Deer Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . ## Source Agency Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Official source Deer hunting regulations and seasons: Virginia DWR https://dwr.virginia.gov/hunting/regulations/deer/ Also checked - Hunting licenses & fees: Virginia DWR - Hunting & trapping regulations: Virginia DWR Last verified 2026-10-24 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. Deer season gear Optional gear for Virginia deer hunting. This page notes a hunter orange requirement, so confirm the exact rule on the agency page above before you buy. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 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We start with deer. Updated 2026-10-26 ## How deer seasons, tags and limits work A deer season is a set of date windows, each tied to one kind of equipment, and your legal limit depends on the county, zone or permit area where you hunt, not just the state. In every state we cover you need a hunting license, and often a separate tag, permit or endorsement, before you take a deer. The dates, the limit and the paperwork can each differ by unit, so read all three for the exact place you will hunt. The windows you will see most often are archery (the longest), a youth weekend or week, firearms (the general season) and muzzleloader. Some states add early or late seasons for disease surveillance, urban zones or antlerless-only hunts. ## Deer - Hub ### Deer seasons by state Compare archery, firearms and muzzleloader seasons and basic license fees across the states we have verified. - IN · 2026–27 ### Indiana deer seasons Season dates, bag limit and license fees from Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife. - MN · 2026 ### Minnesota deer seasons Season dates, bag limit and license fees from Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. - OH · 2026–27 ### Ohio deer seasons Season dates, bag limit and license fees from Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife. - TX · 2026–27 ### Texas deer seasons Season dates, bag limit and license fees from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. - VA · 2026–27 ### Virginia deer seasons Season dates, bag limit and license fees from Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources. ## What sets your limit in each state - Texas: limits are set county by county, within an annual cap of five white-tailed deer, no more than three of them bucks. The archery-only season requires an archery endorsement. - Ohio: you need a hunting license plus a deer permit. The statewide limit is six deer, only one antlered, and county limits vary. - Minnesota: limits and firearm dates vary by numbered permit area, so check your area before you buy a license. Hunters validate at the kill site instead of tagging the carcass. - Indiana: statewide, one antlered and up to six antlerless deer, but each county sets its own antlerless limit, and a separate license is needed for each deer. - Virginia: limits differ east and west of the Blue Ridge, and exact dates and either-sex days change by county, city and land type. ## Before you hunt - Open your state’s deer page below and note the season year it covers. - Find your county, zone or permit area on the agency page linked there. - Match each season to the equipment you will carry, and note the hunter-orange rule where it applies. - Confirm which license, tag, permit or endorsement you need, then buy it from the agency or its authorized vendors. New to reading these tables? Start with how to read deer season dates and bag limits , then how a hunting license, deer permit, and tag fit together . What to pack once the paperwork is settled is in what to bring for opening day . ## Deer states at a glance State Season year Seasons listed Base license (resident / nonresident) Indiana 2026–27 5 $39 / $240 Minnesota 2026 8 $34 / $185 Ohio 2026–27 6 $19.00 / $180.96 Texas 2026–27 8 $25 / $315 Virginia 2026–27 9 $28.00 / $136.00 Base license is the first fee line on each state page. Tags and permits cost extra; see the state page. Fishing instead? Each state hub also covers fishing limits and licenses. Verify with your state agency. Deer seasons and bag limits often vary by county, zone or permit area. Check the agency’s page for your exact hunting unit before you go. --- ## / URL: https://fishlimit.com/ # Fishing and hunting limits by state Fishing and hunting regulations, read straight from state wildlife agencies. Verified pages cover 5 states, 48 species limit pages, 7 free-day events, and 50 agency links in the source registry . Pick a state ↓ Free fishing days → Figures checked 2026-10-24. Each data page links to the agency source. ## States Filled tiles have verified numbers on this site. The rest link to the state agency’s own regulations page, so you are never sent to a dead end. AK ME VT NH WA ID MT ND MN IL WI MI NY RI MA OR NV WY SD IA IN OH PA NJ CT CA UT CO NE MO KY WV VA MD DE AZ NM KS AR TN NC SC OK LA MS AL GA HI TX FL Verified data Agency tracked, not verified yet TX ### Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Fishing pages 8 Deer season 2026–27 Resident license $30 Free fishing day June 5, 2027 Texas hub → ## How a limit page is organized - ### Water Statewide rules are the default. A single lake can carry its own exception, and we say so. - ### Bag Texas: 5 bass a day, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. - ### Length Statewide Texas minimum length for largemouth bass: 14 inches. Under that, it goes back. - ### Date Every page names the agency and shows the day we last read it: 2026-10-24. 14 in. minimum, TX 0 10 20 30 14 IN ## Measure a fish against the rule The Texas largemouth minimum on the ruler above is 14 inches. A rigid board is how you check a minimum or a slot against the rule. Read how measuring works, then search measuring boards on Amazon if you want one. Search on Amazon for measuring boards, opens in a new tab How to measure a fish → As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check the Amazon listing before you buy. ## License fees, cheapest first Adult annual freshwater license, resident price first. Lowest verified: $23 in Indiana. Products differ by state, so open the ranking for each caveat. - 1 Indiana Resident Annual Fishing $23 $60 - 2 Minnesota Resident Individual Angling License (adult) $25 $51 - 2 Ohio Resident 1-Year License $25 $76.96 - 4 Virginia One-year resident freshwater license $28 $72 - 5 Texas Resident Freshwater Package $30 $58 Resident Non-resident Full ranking and caveats → A license can be the gift. Fishing license as a gift names the state agencies that sell a gift license or a gift certificate, each with the official page. Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 has the Black Friday and Cyber Monday dates and the shipping cutoffs we could confirm. ## Free fishing days Next listed date: Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend in Minnesota, January 16–18, 2027. That is 84 days from 2026-10-24. Residents 16 and older may fish without a license when with children under 16. All dates → Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec MN Jan 16 TX Jun 5 ## Species and deer - Largemouth bass Bag limits, minimum lengths and slot rules for largemouth bass. - Walleye Daily limits, length rules and Lake Erie exceptions. - Trout Stream and lake trout rules with season bars. - Catfish Channel, blue and flathead catfish limits, including trophy-size caps. - Crappie Daily crappie limits and minimum lengths. - Northern pike Zone limits, slots and minimum lengths for northern pike. - Yellow perch Daily and possession limits for yellow perch, including Lake Erie zones and border waters. - Bluegill and sunfish Daily limits for bluegill, redear and other sunfish, including lake-by-lake caps and border waters. - Muskellunge Daily limits and minimum lengths for muskie and tiger muskie, including border waters and river exceptions. - White bass Daily limits and length rules for white bass, including combined bags with hybrid striped bass and big-lake exceptions. - Striped bass Daily limits and length rules for striped bass, including hybrids where a state counts them in the same bag, and the reservoir exceptions. - Deer seasons Archery, firearms and muzzleloader dates plus base fees. ## Gear Optional gear for the water and for deer season, picked by use and linked to the guides and rules they relate to. Each card goes to the full gear hub and out to Amazon for the products. All gear → - Fishing ### Rods and reels Starter combos and the rods and reels behind them. Rod and reel combos ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab - Spincast combos ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab - Spinning reels ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab See all 12 in rods and reels → - Fishing ### Tackle and line Boxes, hooks, bobbers and line for the species you chase. Tackle boxes ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab - Hook, sinker and swivel kits ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab - Braided line ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab See all 12 in tackle and line → - Fishing ### Waders and boots Stay dry and keep your footing in the stream. Chest waders ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab - Wading boots ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab - Waterproof boots ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab See all 3 in waders and boots → - Fishing ### License and measuring Carry the license, measure against the minimum length. License holders and lanyards ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab - Fish measuring boards ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab - Fish grippers ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab See all 11 in license and measuring → - Fishing ### Coolers and fish care Keep the catch you plan to eat cold on the ride home. Hard coolers ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab - Reusable ice packs ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab - Insulated fish bags ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab See all 5 in coolers and fish care → - Deer season ### Blaze orange and warmth Be seen and stay warm. Check your state’s orange rule first. Blaze orange vests ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab - Blaze orange hats ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab - Hand warmers ↗ Search on Amazon, opens in a new tab See all 7 in blaze orange and warmth → As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . We show no prices or ratings; check each Amazon listing before you buy. ## On this site - Size and bag limits Plates for each species and state. → - Free fishing days Dates read from agency pages. → - License fee ranking Cheapest resident license first. → - Deer seasons Season bars by state. → - State hubs Everything we have for one state. → - Guides How to read a limit, a license, and a slot. → - Gear Optional gear by use, linked to the guides. → - Source registry Fifty agencies, every link checked. → - Holiday gifts 2026 gift guide and where a license can be a gift. → ## Where the numbers come from Every number on a data page comes from an official state wildlife agency page or regulation booklet, is restated in our own words, and shows the source link and the date we last checked it. If we could not confirm something, we say “check source” or leave it out. Read the methodology . Verify with your state agency. FishLimit is independent and is not a legal source of regulations. --- ## /methodology/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/methodology/ - Home - Methodology & sources FishLimit # Methodology & sources Where our numbers come from and how we check them. Updated 2026-10-25 ## Sources we accept Only official state wildlife agency pages (.gov or state-domain pages) and official regulation booklets. Search engines and AI summaries help us find official pages, but they are never cited as sources. See the 50-state source registry . ## How a page gets published - An editor opens the agency page or booklet and reads the relevant rule. - We record the figure in a structured file that must include the source URL, source title and last-verified date. The site will not build without them. - We restate the rule in our own words. We do not copy agency text. - Each page shows the agency, source link and last-verified date, plus a reminder to confirm with the agency. ## When we cannot verify We write “check source” or omit the item. Examples at launch: some Lake Erie dates and limits that the Ohio booklet says will be announced later, Minnesota short-term license prices that differ between the agency’s web page and booklet, and Idaho pages that were unavailable when we checked. ## No filler pages We publish a page only when there is a real set of figures behind it. We would rather have fewer verified pages than thousands of thin ones. ## Scope and limits Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Statewide figures are shown first. Special-water rules (for example individual lakes) are mentioned where the agency states them but are not exhaustive. ## Datasets and downloads Where a page is a citable table (each species hub, free fishing days and the license fee ranking, and the deer seasons hub), the same verified rows are available as CSV and JSON, built from the site’s data files at publish time. Every row has source_url and last_verified columns. The facts are restated from official state agency sources; check the agency page before relying on them, and cite FishLimit Editorial and the agency source when you reuse them. We have not applied an open data license to the compilation. - Free fishing days (CSV) · JSON - License fees (CSV) · JSON - Deer seasons (CSV) · JSON - Largemouth bass bag and size limits by U.S. state (CSV) · JSON - Walleye bag and size limits by U.S. state (CSV) · JSON - Trout bag and size limits by U.S. state (CSV) · JSON - Catfish bag and size limits by U.S. state (CSV) · JSON - Crappie bag and size limits by U.S. state (CSV) · JSON - Northern pike bag and size limits by U.S. state (CSV) · JSON - Yellow perch bag and size limits by U.S. state (CSV) · JSON - Bluegill and sunfish bag and size limits by U.S. state (CSV) · JSON - Muskellunge bag and size limits by U.S. state (CSV) · JSON - White bass bag and size limits by U.S. state (CSV) · JSON - Striped bass bag and size limits by U.S. state (CSV) · JSON ## Corrections Email contact@fishlimit.com . 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The registry records that each page loaded as a real page (not an error) on 2026-10-24. It does not mean we have extracted numbers from every page. Numbers appear on this site only on pages that show their own source and verification date. Some fee links are hub pages that do not list dollar amounts. Regulation pages: 50 of 50 reachable. Fee pages: 49 of 50. Free fishing pages found: 22 of 50. State Agency Regulations License fees Free fishing Alabama Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Outdoor Alabama) Regulations Fees Hub page; no dollar amounts listed. Free days Alaska Alaska Department of Fish and Game No statewide free sport-fishing day found on official pages; Alaska residents 60+ and disabled veterans with an ADF&G ID card fish without a license. Regulations Fees none found Arizona Arizona Game and Fish Department Site is behind a Cloudflare challenge for plain HTTP clients; verified in a real browser. Dedicated free-fishing-day page not yet located. Regulations Fees Hub page; no dollar amounts listed. none found Arkansas Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Free-fishing URL is the 2026 announcement; AGFC also lists a /freefishing redirect. Regulations Fees Free days California California Department of Fish and Wildlife Regulations Fees Free days Colorado Colorado Parks and Wildlife Free-fishing URL is the 2026 event page; CPW rule: first full weekend of June. Regulations Fees Free days Connecticut Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (Fisheries Division) Regs URL is the official 2026 Angler's Guide PDF. Fees and free days share one DEEP page. Regulations Fees Free days Delaware Delaware DNREC (Division of Fish & Wildlife) Free-fishing URL is the official 2026 DNREC news release. Regulations Fees Free days Florida Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Regulations Fees Free days Georgia Georgia Department of Natural Resources (Wildlife Resources Division) Regulations Fees Free days Hawaii Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (Division of Aquatic Resources) Hawaii has no general recreational saltwater fishing license; freshwater license details need a dedicated page (not yet located). No statewide free-fishing day identified. Regulations Fees Hub page; no dollar amounts listed. none found Idaho Idaho Department of Fish and Game idfg.idaho.gov returned HTTP 503 (planned service-impact notice) at verification time; URLs appear in official search listings but could not be loaded today except the rules PDF. Regulations Fees unverified Hub page; no dollar amounts listed. Free days unverified Illinois Illinois Department of Natural Resources Regs URL is the official 2026 fishing regulations PDF. Regulations Fees Hub page; no dollar amounts listed. Free days Indiana Indiana Department of Natural Resources (Division of Fish & Wildlife) Regulations Fees Free days Iowa Iowa Department of Natural Resources Iowa DNR hub page covers regulations, license info and free fishing days; a dedicated fee page was not located. Regulations Fees Free days Kansas Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Dedicated free-fishing-day page not yet located. Regulations Fees none found Kentucky Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources Dedicated free-fishing-day page not yet located. Regulations Fees none found Louisiana Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Dedicated free-fishing-day page not yet located. Regulations Fees none found Maine Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Free-days info appears on the IFW fishing landing page; dedicated page not located. Fee page is the license-requirements page; fee table location needs confirmation. Regulations Fees Free days Maryland Maryland Department of Natural Resources Regulations Fees Free days Massachusetts Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife) Dedicated free-fishing-day page not yet located. Regulations Fees none found Michigan Michigan Department of Natural Resources Regulations Fees Free days Minnesota Minnesota Department of Natural Resources No dedicated free-fishing web page located; Free Fishing Weekends are listed in the official regulations booklet (https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/fishing/fishing_regs.pdf, p. 26). Regulations Fees none found Mississippi Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks mdwfp.com serves an incomplete TLS certificate chain, so plain curl fails; verified in a real browser. Regulations Fees none found Missouri Missouri Department of Conservation Dedicated free-fishing-day page not yet located. Regulations Fees none found Montana Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Dedicated free-fishing-day page not yet located. Regulations Fees none found Nebraska Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Site is behind a Cloudflare challenge for plain HTTP clients; verified in a real browser where possible. Regulations Fees Hub page; no dollar amounts listed. none found Nevada Nevada Department of Wildlife Free-fishing URL is a 2026 local event page; a statewide free-day page was not located. Regulations Fees Free days New Hampshire New Hampshire Fish and Game Department Freshwater regulations landing page not yet located; /laws-and-rules is the general rules page. Regulations Fees none found New Jersey New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (Division of Fish & Wildlife) Pages render client-side; verified in a real browser. Regulations Fees Hub page; no dollar amounts listed. Free days New Mexico New Mexico Department of Game and Fish Dedicated free-fishing-day page not yet located. Regulations Fees none found New York New York State Department of Environmental Conservation dec.ny.gov blocks plain HTTP/headless clients (Cloudflare); all three URLs were read successfully via WebFetch on 2026-10-23. Regulations Fees Hub page; no dollar amounts listed. Free days North Carolina North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Dedicated free-fishing-day page not yet located. Regulations Fees none found North Dakota North Dakota Game and Fish Department Free-days info mentioned on the licensing page; dedicated page not located. Regulations Fees Hub page; no dollar amounts listed. none found Ohio Ohio Department of Natural Resources (Division of Wildlife) Regs URL is the official 2026-27 fishing regulations PDF (the older ohiodnr.gov/static/... path now returns 404). The license page lists current resident and nonresident fishing license prices. Regulations Fees none found Oklahoma Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation Free-days info mentioned on the regs page; dedicated page not located. Regulations Fees none found Oregon Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Fee URL is the official ODFW recreational license fee schedule PDF. Regulations Fees none found Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Dedicated free-fishing-day page not yet located. Regulations Fees none found Rhode Island Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (Division of Fish & Wildlife) Site is behind a Cloudflare challenge for plain HTTP clients; verified in a real browser. Regulations Fees Hub page; no dollar amounts listed. none found South Carolina South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Dedicated free-fishing-day page not yet located. Regulations Fees Hub page; no dollar amounts listed. none found South Dakota South Dakota Game, Fish and Parks Site is slow/unreliable for plain HTTP clients. Regulations Fees none found Tennessee Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency Dedicated free-fishing-day page not yet located (mentioned on license-sales page). Regulations Fees none found Texas Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Regulations Fees Hub page; no dollar amounts listed. Free days Utah Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Dedicated free-fishing-day page not yet located. Regulations Fees none found Vermont Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department Dedicated free-fishing-day page not yet located. Regulations Fees Hub page; no dollar amounts listed. none found Virginia Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources Regulations Fees Free days Washington Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Dedicated free-fishing-weekend page not yet located. Regulations Fees none found West Virginia West Virginia Division of Natural Resources Regulations Fees Hub page; no dollar amounts listed. Free days Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Regulations Fees Free days Wyoming Wyoming Game and Fish Department Regs URL is the fishing landing page; dedicated free-fishing-day page not located. Regulations Fees none found --- ## /states/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/states/ - Home - States States # States One hub per state we have verified. Fifty state agencies are catalogued in our source registry; hubs open as each state’s numbers are checked. Gear → Updated 2026-11-04 ## What a state hub contains A hub opens only after we have read that state’s figures in the agency’s own pages. Each hub links the species limits we have verified, the resident and nonresident license prices, the free fishing days we have confirmed, and the deer season page. The source and the last-verified date stay on those pages, not in this index. Right now the hubs are Texas, Ohio, Minnesota, Virginia, and Indiana. The other states are not blank because we forgot them. They are absent because we have not finished that reading. The 50-state source registry lists the agency site to use in the meantime. We would rather send you to the agency than publish a limit we have not checked. ## How to use the hub Start with the species you might keep, not with a statewide number you remember from another year. Open the species page, read every row, and read the notes that name a lake, a Great Lake, or a county. The first row is the default. It is often not the water you are driving to. When a statewide limit does not apply shows that pattern with examples already on our pages. How to read a regulation page explains the fields. For the 2026 holidays, Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 cites carrier shipping dates, and Fishing license as a gift lists agencies that sell a gift license or gift certificate. Then settle the license. The price on the hub card is the headline annual fee, with caveats on the fee ranking . A one-day license, a trout stamp, or a youth exemption can change what you pay. Those comparisons are in short-term or annual nonresident licenses , do you need a trout stamp , and fishing with kids . Free days, when we have verified the date and who qualifies, are on the free fishing days hub . Deer is a separate stack of dates, county or zone bags, and often a permit in addition to the hunting license. Use the deer card on the hub, then how to read deer season dates and hunting license, deer permit, and tag . Before you leave, the fishing-day checklist covers the water, the limit, the license, a measuring board, the weather, and cleaning the gear. If a figure on a hub looks wrong, check it on the agency page and write to contact@fishlimit.com . - TX ### Texas 8 fishing species pages, 1 deer page, fees and free days. - OH ### Ohio 9 fishing species pages, 1 deer page, fees and free days. - MN ### Minnesota 9 fishing species pages, 1 deer page, fees and free days. - VA ### Virginia 11 fishing species pages, 1 deer page, fees and free days. - IN ### Indiana 11 fishing species pages, 1 deer page, fees and free days. Compare states side by side: license fee ranking , free fishing days , fishing limits by species and deer seasons . Browse the 50-state source registry to see which official pages we track. --- ## /states/indiana/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/states/indiana/ - Home - States - Indiana IN · Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fish & Wildlife # Indiana regulations Everything we have verified for Indiana, with the agency source on each page. License holders and measuring boards → Updated 2026-11-04 ## Fishing limits - Bluegill and redear sunfish ### Indiana bluegill and redear sunfish No daily limit. No minimum length. - Catfish (channel, blue and flathead) ### Indiana catfish (channel, blue and flathead) Unlimited. Minimum length 13 inches. - Crappie ### Indiana crappie 25 per day. No minimum length. - Largemouth bass ### Indiana largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass combined. Minimum length 14 inches. - Muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) ### Indiana muskellunge (and tiger muskellunge) 1 per day, muskellunge or tiger muskellunge (one fish total). Minimum length 36 inches. - Northern pike ### Indiana northern pike 3 per day. Minimum length 24 inches; no more than 1 fish 30 inches or longer. - Striped bass ### Indiana striped bass 2 per day. No minimum length. - Trout (brook, brown and rainbow) ### Indiana trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 5 brook, rainbow and brown trout combined; no more than 1 brown trout. Minimum length 7 inches. - Walleye (with sauger and saugeye) ### Indiana walleye (with sauger and saugeye) 6, any combination of walleye, saugeye and sauger. Walleye 14 inches minimum; no minimum for sauger or saugeye. - White bass ### Indiana white bass 12 per day, white bass and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 2 over 17 inches. - Yellow perch ### Indiana yellow perch No daily limit. No minimum length. ## Licenses and free days - Fees ### $23 resident · $60 nonresident Resident Annual Fishing. See caveats on the ranking page. - Free days ### Free fishing days Free Fishing Days: May 10, June 6–7 and Sept. 26, 2026. ## Hunting - Deer · 2026–27 ### Indiana deer seasons Dates, bag limit and fees. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Indiana Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . Fishing gear Optional gear for a day on the water. Check the limits and license rules above first. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . 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Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /states/minnesota/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/states/minnesota/ - Home - States - Minnesota MN · Minnesota Department of Natural Resources # Minnesota regulations Everything we have verified for Minnesota, with the agency source on each page. License holders and measuring boards → Updated 2026-11-02 ## Fishing limits - Bluegill and sunfish ### Minnesota bluegill and sunfish 20 combined (all sunfish species). No minimum length. - Catfish (channel and flathead) ### Minnesota catfish (channel and flathead) 5 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 24 inches. - Crappie (white and black) ### Minnesota crappie (white and black) 10 combined, possession limit. No statewide minimum size listed in this table. - Largemouth bass ### Minnesota largemouth bass Catch-and-release only. No keeping. - Muskellunge (and tiger muskie) ### Minnesota muskellunge (and tiger muskie) 1 per day (also the possession limit). Minimum length 54 inches. - Northern pike ### Minnesota northern pike 2 fish possession limit. Only 1 over 40 inches; all fish from 30 to 40 inches must be released immediately. - Trout (stream trout and lake trout) ### Minnesota trout (stream trout and lake trout) 5 stream trout combined. Only 1 may be over 16 inches. - Walleye ### Minnesota walleye 6 walleye and sauger combined (daily and possession limits are the same). Only 1 walleye over 20 inches in possession. - Yellow perch ### Minnesota yellow perch 20 per day; possession limit 40. No minimum length. ## Licenses and free days - Fees ### $25 resident · $51 nonresident Resident Individual Angling License (adult). See caveats on the ranking page. - Free days ### Free fishing days Take a Mom Fishing Weekend: May 9–10, 2026; Take a Kid Fishing Weekend: June 5–7, 2026; Take a Kid Ice Fishing Weekend: January 16–18, 2027. ## Hunting - Deer · 2026 ### Minnesota deer seasons Dates, bag limit and fees. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Minnesota Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . Fishing gear Optional gear for a day on the water. Check the limits and license rules above first. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. 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Rules for blaze orange vary by state, season and weapon, so check your agency’s page first. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . Product names are the Amazon listing titles, shortened; we show no prices or ratings, so check the listing before you buy. ### Be seen, stay warm, find your way - Blaze orange vests Browning Safety Vest See on Amazon : Browning Safety Vest , opens in a new tab - Browning 3051000105 Vest Safety See on Amazon : Browning 3051000105 Vest Safety , opens in a new tab - Search on Amazon : Blaze orange vests , opens in a new tab - Hand warmers HotHands Hand Warmer Bulk 50 pk. Box See on Amazon : HotHands Hand Warmer Bulk 50 pk. 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Its nonresident youth license says nonresidents under 16 may fish under a parent or guardian’s license, including a family license, or must purchase a nonresident youth license. Other products and exemptions are on the license page. Source: Fishing licenses: Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/fishing/index.html). How much is a nonresident fishing license in Minnesota? Minnesota DNR lists the nonresident individual angling license at $51. The page says that price does not include an additional $1.00 agent fee. Hunting and fishing licenses are valid from March 1 through February 28 of the following year. Source: Fishing licenses: Minnesota DNR (https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/fishing/index.html). When does Minnesota trout season open? The 2026 regulations booklet lists a harvest season of April 11 through September 30, 2026 on designated trout streams outside the southeast counties it names, at 5 stream trout combined with only 1 over 16 inches. In those southeast counties, harvest runs April 11 through September 14, 2026. The summer season for stream-trout lakes and for lake trout opens May 9, 2026. A $10 trout/salmon stamp is separate for most trout water. Source: 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations: Minnesota DNR (https://files.dnr.state.mn.us/rlp/regulations/fishing/fishing_regs.pdf). ## Compare with other states - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Largemouth bass limits by state Minnesota vs the other states we cover - Walleye limits by state Minnesota vs the other states we cover - Trout limits by state Minnesota vs the other states we cover - Catfish limits by state Minnesota vs the other states we cover - Crappie limits by state Minnesota vs the other states we cover - Northern pike limits by state Minnesota vs the other states we cover - Yellow perch limits by state Minnesota vs the other states we cover - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state Minnesota vs the other states we cover - Muskellunge limits by state Minnesota vs the other states we cover - Checklist before you go fishing - How to read a regulation page - How to check a rule yourself - License fee ranking - Free fishing days - Deer seasons by state - Hunting license, deer permit, and tag - Texas regulations - Ohio regulations - Virginia regulations - Indiana regulations ## Source Agency Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Official source Fishing licenses: Minnesota DNR https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/licenses/fishing/index.html Also checked - 2026 Minnesota Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 20, 28–30, 45–64, 70–75): Minnesota DNR Last verified 2026-11-02 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /states/ohio/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/states/ohio/ - Home - States - Ohio OH · Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife # Ohio regulations Everything we have verified for Ohio, with the agency source on each page. License holders and measuring boards → Updated 2026-11-03 ## Fishing limits - Bluegill and sunfish ### Ohio bluegill and sunfish No daily limit (sunfish are not listed on the statewide table). No minimum length. - Catfish (blue, flathead and channel) ### Ohio catfish (blue, flathead and channel) No limit. No minimum length. - Crappie (black and white) ### Ohio crappie (black and white) No daily limit. No minimum length. - Largemouth bass ### Ohio largemouth bass 5 fish, largemouth, smallmouth and spotted combined. Minimum length 12 inches. - Muskellunge ### Ohio muskellunge 1 per day. No minimum length. - Trout ### Ohio trout 5 fish, trout combined. No minimum length. - Walleye ### Ohio walleye 6 fish, walleye, sauger and saugeye combined. No minimum length. - White bass ### Ohio white bass 30 per day, white, striped and hybrid striped bass combined. No minimum length; no more than 4 over 15 inches. - Yellow perch ### Ohio yellow perch 30 per day. No minimum length. ## Licenses and free days - Fees ### $25 resident · $76.96 nonresident Resident 1-Year License. See caveats on the ranking page. - Free days ### Free fishing days Ohio Free Fishing Days: June 20–21, 2026. ## Hunting - Deer · 2026–27 ### Ohio deer seasons Dates, bag limit and fees. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Ohio Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . Fishing gear Optional gear for a day on the water. Check the limits and license rules above first. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. This never changes what we report; regulation figures come only from official agency sources. Disclosure . 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The same Ohio Division of Wildlife page also covers frogs and turtles, and private ponds that are open to public fishing through an agreement or lease. Source: Fishing licenses: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife (https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/fishing-resources/fishing-licenses). How much is a nonresident fishing license in Ohio? The Ohio Division of Wildlife lists the nonresident 1-year fishing license at $76.96. Annual licenses are valid for 365 days from the date of purchase. A transaction fee may apply to online and in-app purchases. Source: Fishing licenses: Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife (https://ohiodnr.gov/buy-and-apply/hunting-fishing-boating/fishing-resources/fishing-licenses). When does Ohio trout season open? The 2026-27 regulations booklet’s statewide trout rule is 5 fish a day with no minimum length, and that statewide row does not print a closed season. On Lake Erie and its tributaries the booklet sets bag limits by date window, including March 1 through May 15, 2026 at 2 trout and salmon combined, and May 16 through August 31, 2026 at 5 with a 12-inch minimum. Source: 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations: ODNR Division of Wildlife (https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/OhioFishingRegs_English.pdf). ## Compare with other states - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Largemouth bass limits by state Ohio vs the other states we cover - Walleye limits by state Ohio vs the other states we cover - Trout limits by state Ohio vs the other states we cover - Catfish limits by state Ohio vs the other states we cover - Crappie limits by state Ohio vs the other states we cover - Yellow perch limits by state Ohio vs the other states we cover - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state Ohio vs the other states we cover - Muskellunge limits by state Ohio vs the other states we cover - White bass limits by state Ohio vs the other states we cover - Checklist before you go fishing - How to read a regulation page - How to check a rule yourself - License fee ranking - Free fishing days - Deer seasons by state - Hunting license, deer permit, and tag - Texas regulations - Minnesota regulations - Virginia regulations - Indiana regulations ## Source Agency Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Wildlife Official source 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (License Information): ODNR Division of Wildlife https://dam.assets.ohio.gov/image/upload/ohiodnr.gov/documents/wildlife/laws-regs-licenses/OhioFishingRegs_English.pdf Also checked - 2026-27 Ohio Fishing Regulations (booklet, pp. 6–9, 18–19): ODNR Division of Wildlife - Lake Erie Walleye and Yellow Perch 2026-2027 Daily Bag Limits: ODNR Division of Wildlife Last verified 2026-11-03 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /states/texas/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/states/texas/ - Home - States - Texas TX · Texas Parks & Wildlife Department # Texas regulations Everything we have verified for Texas, with the agency source on each page. License holders and measuring boards → Updated 2026-11-04 ## Fishing limits - Bluegill and sunfish ### Texas bluegill and sunfish No daily bag limit. No minimum length. - Catfish (channel, blue and flathead) ### Texas catfish (channel, blue and flathead) 25 per day, any combination. No minimum length; only 10 of the 25 may be 20 inches or longer. - Crappie (white and black) ### Texas crappie (white and black) 25 per day, any combination. Minimum length 10 inches. - Largemouth bass ### Texas largemouth bass 5 fish, counted together with smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass. Minimum length 14 inches. - Striped bass ### Texas striped bass 5 per day, striped bass and hybrid striped bass combined. Minimum length 18 inches. - Trout (rainbow and brown) ### Texas trout (rainbow and brown) 5 fish, rainbow and brown trout combined. No minimum length. - Walleye ### Texas walleye 5 fish, with no more than 2 under 16 inches. No minimum length. - White bass ### Texas white bass 25 per day. Minimum length 10 inches. ## Licenses and free days - Fees ### $30 resident · $58 nonresident Resident Freshwater Package. See caveats on the ranking page. - Free days ### Free fishing days Free Fishing Day: Saturday, June 5, 2027. ## Hunting - Deer · 2026–27 ### Texas deer seasons Dates, bag limit and fees. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. 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Texas Parks & Wildlife lists exceptions, including a resident under 17, a resident born before January 1, 1931, and a non-resident under 17. Other exceptions, including some Louisiana and Oklahoma cases, are on the same page. Source: Fishing licenses and packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages). How much is a nonresident fishing license in Texas? Texas Parks & Wildlife lists the non-resident freshwater package at $58. Packages run from the date of sale through August 31, rather than for 12 months, so a package bought late in the license year covers fewer days. Source: Fishing licenses and packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages). When does Texas trout season open? The statewide bag and length table for September 1, 2026 through August 31, 2027 does not list an opening date or a closed season for rainbow and brown trout. It lists 5 fish a day, rainbow and brown combined, with no minimum length, unless a water body has its own exception. Source: Freshwater bag and length limits: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits). ## Compare with other states - Gifts for anglers and hunters 2026 Cited shipping dates and gear cards - Fishing license as a gift States with an official gift license or gift certificate - Largemouth bass limits by state Texas vs the other states we cover - Walleye limits by state Texas vs the other states we cover - Trout limits by state Texas vs the other states we cover - Catfish limits by state Texas vs the other states we cover - Crappie limits by state Texas vs the other states we cover - Bluegill and sunfish limits by state Texas vs the other states we cover - White bass limits by state Texas vs the other states we cover - Striped bass limits by state Texas vs the other states we cover - Checklist before you go fishing - How to read a regulation page - How to check a rule yourself - License fee ranking - Free fishing days - Deer seasons by state - Hunting license, deer permit, and tag - Ohio regulations - Minnesota regulations - Virginia regulations - Indiana regulations ## Source Agency Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Official source Fishing Licenses and Packages: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department https://tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/licenses/fishing-licenses-stamps-tags-packages/fishing-licenses-and-packages Also checked - Freshwater Bag and Length Limits (White bass): Texas Parks & Wildlife Department Last verified 2026-11-04 Verify with your state agency. Always verify with your state wildlife agency before you fish or hunt. Regulations change, and local or water-specific rules can override the statewide figures shown here. Figures here are restated in our own words and are not a legal substitute for the agency’s published rules. --- ## /states/virginia/ URL: https://fishlimit.com/states/virginia/ - Home - States - Virginia VA · Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources # Virginia regulations Everything we have verified for Virginia, with the agency source on each page. License holders and measuring boards → Updated 2026-11-04 ## Fishing limits - Bluegill and sunfish ### Virginia bluegill and sunfish 50 per day, bluegill and other sunfish combined. No statewide length limit. - Catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) ### Virginia catfish (channel, white, flathead and blue) 20 per day. No length limits. - Crappie (black and white) ### Virginia crappie (black and white) 25 per day, black and white crappie combined. No statewide length limits. - Largemouth bass ### Virginia largemouth bass 5 per day, largemouth and smallmouth combined. No statewide length limit. - Muskellunge ### Virginia muskellunge 1 per day. Minimum length 40 inches. - Northern pike (and chain pickerel) ### Virginia northern pike (and chain pickerel) 5 per day, northern pike and chain pickerel combined. No statewide length limit. - Striped bass ### Virginia striped bass 4 per day, landlocked striped bass and landlocked striped bass x white bass hybrids combined. Minimum length 20 inches. - Trout (brook, brown and rainbow) ### Virginia trout (brook, brown and rainbow) 6 trout per day. No trout under 7 inches. - Walleye (and saugeye) ### Virginia walleye (and saugeye) 5 per day, walleye and saugeye combined. No walleye or saugeye under 18 inches. - White bass ### Virginia white bass 5 per day. No statewide length limit. - Yellow perch ### Virginia yellow perch No daily limit (yellow and white perch). No statewide length limit. ## Licenses and free days - Fees ### $28 resident · $72 nonresident One-year resident freshwater license. See caveats on the ranking page. - Free days ### Free fishing days Inaugural Fall Free Fishing Days: September 25–27, 2026. ## Hunting - Deer · 2026–27 ### Virginia deer seasons Dates, bag limit and fees. ## Request a reminder when this season opens or rules change This stores your email with this page as a request. Submitting does not send a message, and it does not add you to a newsletter, a weekly email, or deals. Virginia Company website Email We'll only use your email for this request. Store this request What we store, and how to ask for deletion, is on the privacy policy . Fishing gear Optional gear for a day on the water. Check the limits and license rules above first. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. FishLimit may earn a commission if you buy through these links, at no extra cost to you. 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