Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
Size78 in fork length minimumFork length: snout to the fork of the tail
Bag1 per person per day
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
AL MRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Nearly straight hammer with a center notch; towering dorsal. More on the great hammerhead page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for great hammerhead in Alabama?
78 in fork length minimum. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many great hammerhead can you keep in Alabama?
1 per person per day.
When is great hammerhead season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
How current is this Alabama great hammerhead 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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