Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag4 per person within 4-grouper aggregateAggregate: Grouper aggregate (4)
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
Not named in AL code; treated under the unqualified 'Groupers 4 in aggregate' bag rule.
AL MRD 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Small grouper in freckled brown, red, or golden phases. More on the coney page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for coney in Alabama?
No size limit.
How many coney can you keep in Alabama?
4 per person within 4-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: Grouper aggregate (4).
When is coney season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
How current is this Alabama coney 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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