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Statewide in Texas, what is the minimum length for a largemouth bass?

14 inches.

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  1. 10 inches
  2. 14 inches ✔
  3. 18 inches

Why: Texas sets a general minimum length so young bass can grow. Many lakes have different special rules, so check before you keep one.

Huh, didn't know that: The statewide daily bag is 5 fish combined across largemouth, smallmouth, Alabama, Guadalupe and spotted bass.

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Answer: 14 inches. Texas sets a general minimum length so young bass can grow. Many lakes have different special rules, so check before you keep one.

  1. Freshwater Bag and Length Limits (Texas Parks and Wildlife) tpwd.texas.gov/regulations/outdoor-annual/fishing/freshwater-fishing/bag-length-limits
    14 inches
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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