Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
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
Alabama state record
Outdoor Alabama Saltwater State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Small brown grouper with 3–5 dark dots along the dorsal base. More on the graysby page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Graysby in other states8 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for graysby in Alabama?
No size limit.
How many graysby can you keep in Alabama?
4 per person within 4-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: Grouper aggregate (4).
When is graysby season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
What is the Alabama record graysby?
1 lb 5.8 oz (2025).
How current is this Alabama graysby 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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