Federal rule (Gulf federal waters) · Texas lists none of its own
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Texas state record
TPWD State Records (Saltwater, Rod & Reel) · checked 2026-08-23
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Yellow racing stripe ending in an all-yellow deeply forked tail. More on the yellowtail snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Yellowtail snapper in other states10 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for yellowtail snapper in Texas?
12 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many yellowtail snapper can you keep in Texas?
Within 10-snapper aggregate (10 snappers combined per person per day). Aggregate: 10-snapper aggregate.
When is yellowtail snapper season in Texas?
Open year-round.
What is the Texas record yellowtail snapper?
9.87 lb, Gulf of America (1992).
How current is this Texas yellowtail snapper rule?
Source: NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 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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