Fishing License Yes or No?

Question

I'd like to take my 2 teens fishing on the beach near Galveston/Freeport, San Louispass. Are they required to have a fishing license? Or would it be OK to just let them fish for a couple of hours. If they need a license, how much does it cost, how long are they good for and where to get? Thanks much! This is For Texas.

Answer 1

I think if they're 16 or older they need one. Even if they're fishing for 5 mins up here in NY and got caught they would be subject to a fine.

Answer 2

Well you need to check with you fish and wild life place in your area you probably can either look them up in the phone book or online or possibly calling information might help. Every state is different I live in washington and I think you have to be 15 or younger to fish without a license. Other then that you do need to have a license depending on how your state is they are not to expensive my state stopped doing like 3 day license and you have to buy a whole season one but really its not to expensive. Its totally worth it I bought mine this year and I love haveing the flexability to fish when I want.

Answer 3

Effective September 1, 2004, anyone fishing in fresh waters of this state must possess a freshwater fishing stamp endorsement issued by the department.

The first Saturday in June of each year is the annual Free Fishing Day and no person is required to have a fishing license or stamp endorsements while fishing on that day.

A fishing license and stamp endorsement are not required if fishing from the bank in a state park or in waters completely enclosed by a state park. All other fishing regulations, such as length and bag limits, remain in effect.

Resident Fishing Licenses:
Required of any resident who fishes in the public waters of Texas (Note: All members of the U.S. Armed Forces on active duty and their dependents are considered residents).

You do not need a license/package if you:

are under 17 years of age.
were born before Sept. 1, 1930.
are a mentally disabled person who is engaging in recreational fishing as part of medically approved therapy, and who is fishing under the immediate supervision of personnel approved or employed by a hospital, residence, or school for mentally disabled persons. The mentally disabled person must carry an authorization identifying the entity supplying the service. This authorization may be in the form of an I.D. card that contains the name of the sponsoring entity.
are a mentally retarded person and you are recreational fishing under the direct supervision of a licensed angler who is a family member or a licensed angler that has permission from the family to take the mentally retarded person fishing. While fishing, the mentally retarded person needs a note from a doctor stating the person has been diagnosed as mentally retarded.
A resident fishing license is included in all Super Combination and Combination packages (including Texas Resident Active Duty Military), the Lifetime Resident Combination and Lifetime Resident Fishing licenses (see details), and the various resident fishing packages offered by the Department (see table below). A resident who holds one of these licenses/packages is not required to purchase a separate resident fishing license.

For a list of prices, and available licenses (you can choose some packages for as little as one day) visit: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/annual/fish/licenses/

Answer 4

If they are over 16 they need a license.I have fished many times at Dirty Pelican pier at Crystal Beach.You can take them to the Galveston Pier.The office on the pier can answer all your questions.It is a good place to fish also.Have fun.They need to know about fishing.

Answer 5

16+ need license, but its a good idea to get one if you can for all because some places require license to fish. and you can get them at like walmart or academy and they should be less than 20.

Answer 6

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