Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
AL MRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Not listed by Alabama: the default applies (No size limit, no bag limit).
Keep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Alabama state record
Outdoor Alabama Saltwater State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Deep silver body, yellow throat and belly, blunt face; surf runner. More on the Florida pompano page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Florida pompano in other states4 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for Florida pompano in Alabama?
12 in total length minimum. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many Florida pompano can you keep in Alabama?
3 per person.
When is Florida pompano season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
What is the Alabama record Florida pompano?
6 lb 13 oz (2010).
How current is this Alabama Florida pompano 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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