Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag1 per person per day
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
AL MRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Shovel-shaped rounded hammer — the small, friendly-looking hammerhead. More on the bonnethead page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for bonnethead in Alabama?
No size limit.
How many bonnethead can you keep in Alabama?
1 per person per day.
When is bonnethead season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
How current is this Alabama bonnethead 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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