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Fishing regulations at Rio Grande, TX
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Fishing regulations in Texas can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Blue catfish as of April 21st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Statewide regulations apply to all public fresh waters except locations noted in the Exceptions to Statewide Freshwater Harvest Regulations.
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FAQ about Rio Grande fishing
- Blue catfish - 60 members reported to have caught this fish
- Flathead catfish - 31 members reported to have caught this fish
- Channel catfish - 50 members reported to have caught this fish
- @jasminecisneros reported a nice Blue catfish.
- @rosendomarines reported a nice Flathead catfish.
- @SRivas3 reported a nice Blue catfish.
- @SRivas3 reported a nice Common carp.
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