(a) In this section, “handfishing” means fishing for catfish by the use of hands only and without any other fishing device such as a gaff, pole hook, trap, or spear.
(b) A person holding the required fishing license and freshwater fishing stamp issued to the person by the department may engage in handfishing in the public fresh water of this state.

Terms Used In Texas Parks and Wildlife Code 66.115

  • Person: includes corporation, organization, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, association, and any other legal entity. See Texas Government Code 311.005

(c) The commission may adopt rules related to handfishing.