Commercial Fishing General Information
Coastal Fisheries is responsible for managing coastal fisheries by protecting, conserving and enhancing Texas marine resources. Fisheries management includes fish and other aquatic organisms, habitat and "users" of the fishery. Anglers, boaters, birdwatchers, and anyone who just goes to the beach to enjoy themselves all use our aquatic resource. Coastal Fisheries also helps manage recreational and commercial fisheries. The following paragraphs provide some insight into the commercial sector of the marine resouce use.
Rules and regulations for commercial fishing interests – The Commercial Fishing Guide is now available online:
Commercial Fishing Guide
(PDF 1.1 MB)
Values of commercial fish landings are prepared annually and are
usually updated each year.
Values of Commercial Fish Landings
Commercial Licenses Buyback Program
The 77th legislature asked TPWD to provide a comprehensive status of the shrimp
fishery in Texas waters. The Executive Summary of that report presented to the 78th
legislature is available as a downloadable document:
SHRIMP REPORT
(PDF 4.5 MB)
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744