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Lake Conroe Fishing Regulations
Review the Lake Conroe fishing limits verified from Texas Parks & Wildlife Department and jump to the official rules before fishing.
Verified rules snapshot
Use this as a planning summary—not a substitute for the Outdoor Annual.
The limits below were checked against TPWD on August 13, 2026. Regulations can change. Confirm the official Lake Conroe page before fishing.
Largemouth bass
16-inch minimum; 5 black bass per day in combination
Blue + channel catfish
25 per day in combination; no minimum length; no more than 5 may be 20 inches or longer, and no more than 1 of those may be 30 inches or longer
Flathead catfish
18-inch minimum; 5 per day
Crappie
10-inch minimum; 25 per day
Bluegill and other sunfish
No minimum length and no daily bag limit listed for this reservoir
White bass
10-inch minimum; 25 per day
Striped + hybrid striped bass
18-inch minimum; 5 per day in combination
Grass carp: TPWD lists a Triploid Grass Carp Permit for Lake Conroe. Any grass carp caught must be returned to the water immediately and unharmed.
Source transparency
Verified August 13, 2026
Official facts are kept separate from live conditions. Water levels, ramp availability, closures, regulations and fishing activity can change after this verification date.