Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag3 per personCounts toward the Skates and Rays aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
Full retention when using bow, spear, or gig; unlawful to remove tail from a released skate or ray.
AL MRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
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Lobed cow-nose forehead, wings flap like a bird. More on the cownose ray 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 cownose ray in Alabama?
No size limit.
How many cownose ray can you keep in Alabama?
3 per person. Counts toward the Skates and Rays aggregate.
When is cownose ray season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
How current is this Alabama cownose ray 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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