Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
Federal quota closure can shorten open windows.
AL MRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
The water you are in decides. the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council writes the rule past the line.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
Snapper Check State law
Red snapper, gray triggerfish, and greater amberjack landed in Alabama must be reported through Snapper Check before the fish leave the boat — one landing report per vessel trip, wherever the fish were caught.
How to report · AL MRD · checked 2026-09-04
Alabama state record
Outdoor Alabama Saltwater State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Leathery gray diamond body, trigger-locking first dorsal spine, tiny chisel teeth. More on the gray triggerfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Gray triggerfish in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask6
What is the size limit for gray triggerfish in Alabama?
15 in fork length minimum. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many gray triggerfish can you keep in Alabama?
1 per person.
When is gray triggerfish season in Alabama?
State waters follow federal Gulf season; closed annually Jan-Feb and Jun-Jul. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
Do I have to report gray triggerfish in Alabama?
Yes. Red snapper, gray triggerfish, and greater amberjack landed in Alabama must be reported through Snapper Check before the fish leave the boat — one landing report per vessel trip, wherever the fish were caught.
What is the Alabama record gray triggerfish?
13 lb 8 oz (1993).
How current is this Alabama gray triggerfish 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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