Texas state waters, out to 9 miles
Size84 in total lengthTotal length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together
BagNo bag limit
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
TPWD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Texas state record
95 lbGulf of America, 1972
TPWD State Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
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Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for sailfish in Texas?
84 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many sailfish can you keep in Texas?
No bag limit.
When is sailfish season in Texas?
Open year-round.
What is the Texas record sailfish?
95 lb, Gulf of America (1972).
How current is this Texas sailfish 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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