Texas
Lake
Texas lake
Not yet reviewed
About Fishing at Galveston County Water Company Canal
Galveston County Water Company Canal is a public lake in Galveston County, Texas, managed by State of Texas (public-trust water).
The shoreline and water are open to the public.
Public lakes and reservoirs in this part of the country typically hold largemouth, smallmouth and spotted bass, channel, blue and flathead catfish, black and white crappie, and bluegill and other sunfish -- species commonly documented across the region's public waters by state wildlife agencies.
The nearest other mapped waters on PiscaMaps are Lago Mar Lake and Lake Friendswood.
Region
Gulf Coast & Houston
Public access
Not yet reviewed
Managed by
State of Texas (public-trust water)
Access & Rules at Galveston County Water Company Canal
Fishing Licence for Galveston County Water Company Canal
Everyone 17 or older needs a Texas fishing licence with a Freshwater Fishing endorsement — the resident freshwater package is about $30, an all-water package about $47, and a non-resident annual about $58. A 1-day all-water licence is about $16. No separate trout stamp. Buy from Texas Parks & Wildlife. A Texas fishing licence covers public rivers. In Texas a watercourse is public if it is 'navigable in fact' (roughly a 30-foot average bed) — you may wade and fish the bed and banks up to the gradient line, but adjacent land is usually private.
Border & reciprocal waters
Lake Texoma — needs a special Lake Texoma licence (~$12), valid on both the Texas and Oklahoma water
Toledo Bend & Caddo Lake — a Texas or Louisiana licence is honoured lake-wide
Rio Grande, Falcon & Amistad — a Texas licence covers the entire US side
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Frequently Asked Questions
What fish are in Galveston County Water Company Canal?+
Species information for Galveston County Water Company Canal is available to PiscaMaps members.
Is Galveston County Water Company Canal public?+
Yes. Galveston County Water Company Canal is public water managed by State of Texas (public-trust water). Access is recorded as "Not yet reviewed" and confirmed via agency records.
What licence do I need for Galveston County Water Company Canal?+
Everyone 17 or older needs a Texas fishing licence with a Freshwater Fishing endorsement — the resident freshwater package is about $30, an all-water package about $47, and a non-resident annual about $58. A 1-day all-water licence is about $16. No separate trout stamp. Buy from Texas Parks & Wildlife. A Texas fishing licence covers public rivers. In Texas a watercourse is public if it is 'navigable in fact' (roughly a 30-foot average bed) — you may wade and fish the bed and banks up to the gradient line, but adjacent land is usually private.
