Texas state waters, out to 9 miles
Gulf sturgeon (subspecies) is state/federally listed; take of listed fish prohibited under Texas PWC Chapter 68.
TPWD 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
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Rows of bony armor scutes, a shark-like tail, and a vacuum-hose snout with barbels — a dinosaur. More on the Atlantic sturgeon page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask2
Can you keep Atlantic sturgeon in Texas?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Texas. Release it in the water where you can. Gulf sturgeon (subspecies) is state/federally listed; take of listed fish prohibited under Texas PWC Chapter 68.
How current is this Texas Atlantic sturgeon rule?
Source: TPWD 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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