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Who Needs A Lake Texoma Fishing License?

We get two questions asked all year long, so we decided to write up a quick blog post. Who needs a Lake Texoma Fishing License is the second most question asked! The number one asked question is, “When is the best time of year for Striper Fishing Lake Texoma?” We will dive into the Lake Texoma Fishing License question first, then take on the best time to Striper Fish Lake Texoma in another post.

Lake Texoma Striper Fishing Limits

For striped bass and hybrid striped bass, there is no minimum length limit. Daily bag limit = 10; possession limit = 20, and only two striped or hybrid striped bass 20 inches or greater may be retained each day.

Lake Texoma Striper Fishing Regulations

65% of Lake Texoma lies in Oklahoma and the rest in Texas, which makes a unique situation for Anglers. An Angler with a valid Texas license can fish on the side of that state, but fishing on the Oklahoma side is illegal. The same goes for Oklahoma Anglers. Oklahoma Fish and Game and Texas Parks and Wildlife have an easy fix. Buy a Lake Texoma Fishing License for $12 and fish the entire lake all year. Any person who takes or attempts to take fish, mussels, clams, crayfish, or other aquatic life in the public waters of Texas must have a current Texas fishing license with the appropriate endorsement. A saltwater endorsement is required to fish in coastal waters; a freshwater endorsement is required for inland waters.  

Who needs a Lake Texoma Fishing License?

Texas Resident

Resident: a person who has lived continuously in Texas for more than six months immediately before buying their license, officially documented members of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas or members of the U.S. Armed Forces (and their dependents) on “active duty” anywhere. A person who claims residency in any other state for any purpose and is not an officially-documented member of the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas or a member of the U.S. Armed Forces (or dependent) on active duty is not a resident.

Proof that a person has lived continuously in Texas for more than six months (any three of the following):

  • a current Texas homestead property tax statement
  • the most recent six months of utility bills
  • the most recent six months of paycheck receipts
  • the most recent tax return from the Internal Revenue Service
  • a statement from a parole board or probation officer stating that the person has continuously resided in Texas for the six months immediately preceding the application for a license or permit
  • a valid Texas driver’s license*
  • a current Texas voter registration certificate*
  • a current vehicle registration*

* issued at least six months prior to license or permit application

All documents must reflect the applicant’s name and a physical address in Texas. Except for a valid driver’s license or other state-issued identification card, additional residency documentation is not required at time of purchase or while hunting or fishing.

Expectations

A license/package is not required for the following residents:

  • a person under 17 years of age.
  • a person born before January 1, 1931.
  • a person with an intellectual disability fishing as part
  • of medically approved therapy, under the immediate supervision of personnel approved or employed by a hospital, residence, or school for persons with an intellectual disability. The person with an intellectual disability must carry an authorization identifying the entity supplying the service. This authorization may be in the form of an identification card that contains the name of the sponsoring entity; or
  • a person with an intellectual disability fishing under the direct supervision of a licensed angler who is either a family member or has permission from the family to take the person fishing. While fishing, the person with an intellectual disability needs a note from a doctor stating the person has been diagnosed as having an intellectual disability.

Source: Texas Parks and Wildlife

 

Lake Texoma Fishing License

A Lake Texoma Fishing License is valid from the date of issue until December 31 of the same year. To make it very easy, if you are over 17 and under 65, buy a Texoma Fishing License. Non-residents are the same. If you are over 17 and under 65, you need a Lake Texoma Fishing License.

Licenses/Packages are not required for:

  • non-residents under 17 years of age;
  • Louisiana resident 65 years of age or older who possesses a valid Louisiana Recreational Fishing License (includes Senior Fish/Hunt License); or
  • Oklahoma residents 65 years of age or older.

Where Can I buy a Type 208 License?

The easiest way to buy a Lake Texoma Fishing License ( Type 208) is online. Follow Texoma License 208 for more information. If you are driving to Striper Fish Lake Texoma and forgot to purchase your license, try any Walmart and or Academy on your way and ask for the Lake Texoma Fishing License Type 208. Here are some locations South and North of Lake Texoma.

Stores South of Lake Texoma

Walmart Supercenter
401 E. W. US Hwy 82 Sherman, TX 75092
7 AM ⋅ Closes 8:30PM · (903) 813-4825
Academy Sports + Outdoors
3939 US-75 North Sherman, TX 75090
9 AM ⋅ Closes 9 PM · (903) 813-3860
Walmart Supercenter
401 N US-75, Denison, TX 75020
7 AM Closes 8:30 PM  (903) 465-9744

Stores North of Lake Texoma

Walmart Supercenter
1100 S 1st St, Madill, OK 73446
7 AM Closes 8:30 PM (580) 795-7383
Academy Sports + Outdoors
1605 12th Ave NW, Ardmore, OK 73401
9 AM Closes 9 PM (580) 768-6429

I call all of my clients the night before each trip and remind you to buy a Lake Texoma Fishing License. Unfortunately, we can not depart Alberta Creek Marina without ALL clients in possession of a Lake Texoma Fishing License.  For more information please follow Lake Texoma Striper Fishing Guides.

Lake Texoma Fishing License