Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
Gulf reef fish species with no other AL creel limit.
AL MRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
The water you are in decides. the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council writes the rule past the line.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
Often mistaken for
Greater amberjackSlimmer, lower dorsal lobe, stronger amber stripe. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Alabama state record
Outdoor Alabama Saltwater State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Deep body, dramatically tall and curved front dorsal lobe, darker overall than an amberjack. More on the almaco jack page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Almaco jack in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for almaco jack in Alabama?
No size limit.
How many almaco jack can you keep in Alabama?
20-fish reef fish aggregate. Aggregate: Reef fish aggregate (20).
When is almaco jack season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
What is the Alabama record almaco jack?
52 lb 14 oz (2021).
How current is this Alabama almaco jack rule?
Source: AL MRD 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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