Fishing License

A Texas fishing license is required on all public waters

Anyone fishing public waters in Hunt County, including Lake Tawakoni, must have a valid Texas fishing license issued by TPWD.

Hunt County Rules & Licenses

Texas requires a fishing license for anyone 17 or older fishing on public water. Licenses are sold annually and by the day. You can buy online at tpwd.texas.gov, by phone, or at licensed retailers near you.

Lake Tawakoni has special catfish regulations that differ from statewide rules. Always check the current TPWD Outdoor Annual for Lake Tawakoni-specific rules before you fish. Licenses and current rule books are available at the TPWD website. Buying a license takes only a few minutes online.

Source to confirm: TPWD — Fishing Licenses

More Hunt County notes

Property Tax Basics

Two offices handle your property tax bill

The Hunt County Appraisal District sets your property value; the Hunt County Tax Office sends the bill and collects payment — they are separate offices.

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Homestead Exemption

Homestead exemption lowers your taxable value

If Hunt County is your primary residence, a homestead exemption reduces the taxable value on your property tax bill.

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Ag Valuation

Land taxed on farm use, not market value

Qualifying farmland and ranchland in Hunt County can be taxed based on what the land produces rather than what it would sell for.

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Protest Rights

You can protest your appraisal value each year

Hunt County property owners have the right to protest their appraised value before the Appraisal Review Board if they believe it is too high.

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