b'FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED IN TX A valid fishing license is required in order to legally take fish from any public waters in Texas, and virtually all saltwater is public, even if accessed from private property. That is to say, if you are fishing from the deck or bulkhead of a canal-front property, the water from which your fish is caught is legally public.Fishing licensing is administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department through agent retailers including most convenience stores, HEB stores, and others, and directly via the agencys website. A license is required for all anglers over the age of 17, and born after January 1, 1931 (as-in, 90 years-old).A basic fishing license is required, plus an endorse-ment for saltwater or freshwater, or a package that includes both. Included with the saltwater stamp is a tag that allows you to catch and keep (tag and release does not apply) one Red Drum (Redfish) over 28 inches per year, while a bonus tag is available that allows one additional for the year. Texas also offers lifetime fishing licenses for residents as well as combi-nations that include a hunting license as well. For all the details and to purchase: tpwd.texas.govTheCoastalBend.com THE COASTAL BEND GUIDE41'