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Fishing regulations at Rich Lake, 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 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.
Ictalurus punctatus
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FAQ about Rich Lake fishing
- Channel catfish - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- White crappie - 1 members reported to have caught this fish
- @hudsonchurchwell reported a nice Channel catfish.
- @justin1845 reported a nice White crappie.
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