What special fishing regulations apply at Lake Davy Crockett?

Lake Davy Crockett carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Texas' statewide 2026 rules, covering Largemouth bass. One of them reads: "Largemouth bass 16 in maximum — only bass 16 in or shorter may be kept; 5 black bass combined daily; a bass 24 in or longer may be held briefly for a ShareLunker weigh-in, then released. Juglines, throwlines, and trotlines are prohibited. A small North Texas lake in Fannin County, managed for trophy bass." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.

Do I need a fishing license to fish Lake Davy Crockett?

Yes. Lake Davy Crockett is in Texas, so a valid Texas fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Lake Davy Crockett; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Texas rules.

Do Lake Davy Crockett's special rules replace Texas' statewide limits?

Only where they conflict. Texas' statewide 2026 regulations apply on Lake Davy Crockett by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.

Which species have special rules on Lake Davy Crockett?

Largemouth bass has a water-body-specific rule on Lake Davy Crockett, each linking to its full Texas regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Texas limits.

2026 regulation year

Lake Davy Crockett 2026 — Texas Fishing Regulations

Texas statewide rules apply unless overridden below.

Last updated June 8, 2026

Lake Davy Crockett carries 2 special-regulation overlays on top of Texas's 2026 fishing rules — covering Largemouth bass. Verify the agency booklet before launching: in-season changes are not yet wired to this page.

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State-level special regulation

Largemouth bass 16 in maximum — only bass 16 in or shorter may be kept; 5 black bass combined daily; a bass 24 in or longer may be held briefly for a ShareLunker weigh-in, then released. Juglines, throwlines, and trotlines are prohibited. A small North Texas lake in Fannin County, managed for trophy bass
Source: Texas special-water list

Per-species rules on Lake Davy Crockett

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16 in maximum — only bass 16 in or shorter may be kept; 5 black bass combined daily; juglines, throwlines, and trotlines prohibited; ShareLunker weigh-in release for bass 24 in+

Official source

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department publishes the authoritative 2026 Texas fishing regulations. Special-regulation lakes and rivers are listed in the agency booklet — always verify before fishing.

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Emergency-order channel

In-season closures, slot-limit changes, and run-count-driven harvest pauses are posted to Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's emergency-order feed — check it before any Texas trip during the active season.

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Frequently asked questions

What special fishing regulations apply at Lake Davy Crockett?: Lake Davy Crockett carries 2 special-regulation overlays that override Texas' statewide 2026 rules, covering Largemouth bass. One of them reads: "Largemouth bass 16 in maximum — only bass 16 in or shorter may be kept; 5 black bass combined daily; a bass 24 in or longer may be held briefly for a ShareLunker weigh-in, then released. Juglines, throwlines, and trotlines are prohibited. A small North Texas lake in Fannin County, managed for trophy bass." Every overlay on this water body is listed in full above.
Do I need a fishing license to fish Lake Davy Crockett?: Yes. Lake Davy Crockett is in Texas, so a valid Texas fishing license is required just as it is anywhere else in the state, issued by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. The special regulations on this page change the bag, size, slot, or gear rules for Lake Davy Crockett; they do not waive the license requirement. Free-fishing days and youth exemptions follow the statewide Texas rules.
Do Lake Davy Crockett's special rules replace Texas' statewide limits?: Only where they conflict. Texas' statewide 2026 regulations apply on Lake Davy Crockett by default; the overlays above replace the matching statewide rules for the species or gear they name, while everything not specifically overridden still follows the statewide rule. When a water-body rule and the statewide rule disagree, the water-body rule wins.
Which species have special rules on Lake Davy Crockett?: Largemouth bass has a water-body-specific rule on Lake Davy Crockett, each linking to its full Texas regulations above. Species not listed here follow the statewide Texas limits.

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