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Fishing regulations at Buddy Holly Recreation Area, 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 Channel catfish as of April 22nd, 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 Buddy Holly Recreation Area fishing
- Channel catfish - 29 members reported to have caught this fish
- Common carp - 25 members reported to have caught this fish
- Largemouth bass - 17 members reported to have caught this fish
- @dimitricorrea reported a nice White crappie.
- @devinmartinez3980 reported a nice Yellow bullhead.
- @devinmartinez3980 reported a nice Common carp.
- @cicirodriguez reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @cicirodriguez reported a nice Channel catfish.
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