Red Snapper regulations
Alabama · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Alabama saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.
SPECIES LINKS
FIELD GUIDE
Lutjanus campechanus
speciesBASICThe northern red snapper, native to the western Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico, inhabiting reef-associated environments. Long-lived, with an oldest reported age over 57 years.
HABITAT
Reef-associated environments of the western Atlantic, Caribbean, and Gulf of Mexico.
SIZE
common 60 cm (24 in); up to 100 cm
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Red Snapper identification is educational; species identification does not establish legal applicability for Alabama.
- LAST LISTED/REFERENCE LIMITS
- 2 per person in state and federal waters · minimum 16 inches
- LISTED SEASON WINDOWS
- May 22, 2026 through Dec 31, 2026 · 2 fish listed
- APPLICABILITY
- Alabama 2026 private/state-licensed charter season opens May 22 and runs through December 31 or until the quota is met; the season page warns an earlier closure may be announced. A federal for-hire permit season is separate.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Snapper Check Information / 2026 Private Angler Red Snapper Season, together with Saltwater Recreational Size & Creel Limits
UPDATED May 22, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 20, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026
Alabama Marine Resources regulations ↗The Outdoor Alabama page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.
LAUNCH SITES
Curated launch sites in Alabama (1)
This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.