Fishing Adventure

Fishing is always fun and good on the island but for the best opportunity of success, contact one of
the fishing guides or tours below:
Where to Get Information and Licenses

Recreational hunting and fishing licenses and stamp endorsements are available at approximately 1,700 locations throughout
the state in addition to the offices listed below. These locations include sporting goods stores, gun shops, department stores,
discount stores, bait and tackle shops, grocery stores, and many other types of stores. Some commercial hunting and fishing
licenses are available ONLY at the Austin Headquarters and offices listed below. For added convenience, recreational licenses
may be purchased by phone or through the Internet with approved Visa, Discover, or MasterCard. A $5 administrative fee will be
charged for those sales. Many licenses may be purchased for immediate use except where tagging is required, i.e., deer and
turkey.
Buying Licenses

On-line License Sales
Licenses by Phone: Call (800) TX LIC 4 U (800-895-4248) — 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Friday, closed Saturday, Sunday and most
holidays.

Local License Sales -

Information - (800) 792-1112 (toll-free) or (512) 389-4800 — 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Closed Saturday, Sunday and
most holidays.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department Regional & Field Law Enforcement Offices, close to Bolivar:

Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise indicated. Please be advised, at this time TPWD
offices are unable to accept credit cards for all boat/outboard motor transactions.

  •    Beaumont — 5550-K Eastex Freeway, Beaumont, TX 77708; 409/892-8666
  •    Freeport — (9 a.m.–1 p.m.) — 210 W. First Street, Suite C, Freeport, TX 77541; 979/233-7968
  •    Houston (North) — 350 North Sam Houston Parkway East, Suite 100, Houston, TX 77060; 281/931-6471
  •    Houston (South) — 10101 Southwest Freeway, Suite 206, Houston, TX 77074; 713/779-8977
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Texas Parks & Wildlife Hompage
Fishing on Bolivar