Texas state waters, out to 9 miles
One spotted seatrout over 28 in per license year with Spotted Seatrout Tag, plus one with Bonus tag, in addition to daily bag.
TPWD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
WeakfishSpots form diagonal rows, not scattered. Tell them apartNot listed by Texas: the default applies (No size limit, no bag limit).
Keep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Texas state record
TPWD State Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Round black spots scattered on back, dorsal and tail; two canine teeth; soft mouth. More on the spotted seatrout page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Spotted seatrout in other states12 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for spotted seatrout in Texas?
slot 15–20 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many spotted seatrout can you keep in Texas?
3.
When is spotted seatrout season in Texas?
Open year-round.
What is the Texas record spotted seatrout?
15.6 lb, Lower Laguna Madre (2002).
How current is this Texas spotted seatrout 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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