Texas state waters, out to 9 miles
Sizeslot 24–28 in total lengthTotal length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together
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SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
TPWD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Texas state record
57.5 lbGulf of America, 1937
TPWD State Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Black lateral line front to tail, protruding lower jaw. More on the common snook page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Common snook in other states4 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for common snook in Texas?
slot 24–28 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many common snook can you keep in Texas?
1.
When is common snook season in Texas?
Open year-round.
What is the Texas record common snook?
57.5 lb, Gulf of America (1937).
How current is this Texas common snook 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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