Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
Measured in curved fork length (CFL).
AL MRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Yellowfin tunaBrighter yellow fins, slimmer profile. 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
Stockier than yellowfin, oversized eye, duskier fins; honest answer — hard to call, measure and check. More on the bigeye tuna page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Bigeye tuna in other states5 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for bigeye tuna in Alabama?
27 in curved fork length minimum. Measured as curved fork length: snout to the fork of the tail, along the curve of the body.
How many bigeye tuna can you keep in Alabama?
No creel limit.
When is bigeye tuna season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
What is the Alabama record bigeye tuna?
236 lb (2014).
How current is this Alabama bigeye tuna 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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