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In Texas, what is the bag limit for recreational blue crab?

No limit, but no egg-bearing crabs.

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  1. 25 crabs
  2. One dozen
  3. No daily bag limit ✔

Why: TPWD lists no daily bag limit for blue crab. But you may not possess egg-bearing (sponge) crabs.

Huh, didn't know that: Texas sets a blue crab minimum length of 5 inches, measured tip of spine to tip of spine.

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Answer: No daily bag limit. TPWD lists no daily bag limit for blue crab. But you may not possess egg-bearing (sponge) crabs.

  1. TPWD Crab and Ghost Shrimp Regulations tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/shellfish-regulations/crab-and-ghost-shrimp-legal-devices-and-restrictions
    Blue Crab Daily Bag: No limit
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  2. TPWD Crab and Ghost Shrimp Regulations tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/shellfish-regulations/crab-and-ghost-shrimp-legal-devices-and-restrictions
    May not possess egg-bearing (sponge) crabs.
    Checked 2026-10-10.
  3. TPWD Crab and Ghost Shrimp Regulations tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/shellfish-regulations/crab-and-ghost-shrimp-legal-devices-and-restrictions
    Only the right claw may be retained or possessed.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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