Dove, Teal, Duck, Goose and Fishing Regulation Changes

In a nutshell, the following are changes to the 2016-17 regulations:

FISHING
Freshwater fishing…
Minimum length for largemouth bass in the Sabine River below Toledo Bend Lake has been changed from 14 to 12 inches.

Saltwater fishing…
Black drum – a 30 inch maximum and a 14 inch minimum length requirement, 5 drum daily bag limit, and one fish over 52 inches.

HUNTING

Dove
Season length will be 90 days, up from 70 last year.
North Zone – Sept 1-Nov. 13 and Dec. 17-Jan 1
Central Zone – Sept. 1-Nov. 6 and Dec. 17-Jan. 8
South Zone – Sept. 23-Nov. 13 and Dec. 17-Jan. 23
Special White Winged Dove area – Sept. 3,4,10, 11 and 23 – Nov. 9; Dec 17-Jan. 23
Daily bag limit remains at 15 doves per day.

Teal only
Sept. 10-25; daily bag limit, 6

Ducks
Northern Zone – Nov. 12-27 and Dec. 3-Jan. 29
South Zone – Nov. 5-27 and Dec. 10-Jan. 29
Daily bag limit – 6 ducks per day

Goose
East Zone – Nov. 5-Jan. 29
West Zone – Nov. 5-Feb. 5
Daily bag limits unchanged from last year.

Change go into effect Sept. 1

Lake Hub photo credit: www.twoshutterbirds.com

Author: Tom Behrens

Tom Behrens has over 50 years experience in fishing and hunting across the United States. Much of this time was spent in Oklahoma and Texas where he became very familiar with the outdoor opportunities in these states. You may contact him by email at: [email protected]

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Fishing Report from TPWD (May 1)

GOOD. Water slightly stained; 75 degrees; 0.19 feet above pool. More rain in the forecast so water levels are high and rising. Main lake is clear, but some of the big creeks with the flow are muddy and will take some time to clear up. There is a shad spawn going on in the morning and some afternoons attracting the bass. Bass are good on spinnerbaits, chatterbaits and small swimbaits. Once the rises work Texas rigs and wacky worms along edge of the flooded brush. On an overcast day, bass can be caught on topwaters and frogs all day long. Lots of fish, just not many over 4 pounds. Crappie are fair on brush piles and deeper docks using 1/16 ounce jigs with a white or smoke color grub and live bait. Best area has been away from the big flow in the creeks, as crappie do not like the rushing water. Report by Stephen Johnston, Johnston Fishing.

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