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Spotted Seatrout 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.

2026
SOURCEAlabama Marine Resources regulations ↗UPDATED JULY 1, 2025 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The Outdoor Alabama page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.
LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Spotted SeatroutAlabama state waters. The 15-22-inch slot is the printed size range; one oversized fish is allowed within the six-fish daily limit. No closed season is printed.Listed open6 per person; one fish may be over 22 inches15"OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
6 per person; one fish may be over 22 inches
LISTED MIN SIZE
15 inches
LISTED MAX SIZE
22 inches
APPLICABILITY
Alabama state waters. The 15-22-inch slot is the printed size range; one oversized fish is allowed within the six-fish daily limit. No closed season is printed.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Marine Resources Division, Saltwater Recreational Size & Creel Limits

UPDATED July 1, 2025 · CHECKED Aug 14, 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.

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.