Speckled trout regulations are changing all over the Gulf with major changes happening in the last six months in Louisiana and most recently Texas.
In the latest episode of the TF&G-sponsored Higher Calling Wildlife® podcast we take a deep look at the trout fishery from several perspectives.
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Here are a few questions we ask.
In case you missed it.
The Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPW) Commission approved proposed rule changes to bag and size limits for spotted seatrout during its Jan. 25 meeting.
Spotted seatrout bag and size limits approved by the commission include:
These rules will go into effect as soon as possible, with notice on the actual dates to be provided when that timeframe is known.
Additionally, commissioners granted permission to publish a proposal to create a tag system allowing for the take of oversized trout (greater than 30 inches), including one bonus tag per year, for an associated fee. The commission will pursue future public input and consider adoption of the proposed tag system in March.
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