Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
No AL size limit; federal Gulf minimum (14 in FL) applies beyond state waters.
AL MRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
Gulf stock is defined as waters north of 25 deg 09 min N off Florida's west coast.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
How to tell it
Pig-like snout, first three dorsal spines drawn into long streamers, big males blush deep red. More on the hogfish 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 hogfish in Alabama?
No size limit.
How many hogfish can you keep in Alabama?
20-fish reef fish aggregate. Aggregate: Reef fish aggregate (20).
When is hogfish season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
How current is this Alabama hogfish 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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