Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
Guitarfish are rays taxonomically; AL does not name them — umbrella applied by inference.
AL MRD 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Smalltooth sawfishCarries a long toothed saw. Tell them apart
Clearnose skateFull wing disc, translucent snout panes. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Half shark, half ray — a flattened, freckled guitar body that sweeps into a shark's tail. More on the Atlantic guitarfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Atlantic guitarfish in other states3 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for Atlantic guitarfish in Alabama?
No size limit.
How many Atlantic guitarfish can you keep in Alabama?
3 per person. Counts toward the Skates and Rays aggregate.
When is Atlantic guitarfish season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
How current is this Alabama Atlantic guitarfish 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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