Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag20-fish reef fish aggregateAggregate: Reef fish aggregate (20)
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
AL MRD 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Lane snapperPink-and-yellow striped, blotch sits mostly above the line. Tell them apartSize10 in total length minimum
Bag20-fish reef fish aggregate
SeasonOpen year-round
Keep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Reddish sheen, oversized eye, red-edged tail, and a dark blotch touching the lateral line under the rear dorsal. More on the mahogany snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Mahogany snapper in other states6 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for mahogany snapper in Alabama?
No size limit.
How many mahogany snapper can you keep in Alabama?
20-fish reef fish aggregate. Aggregate: Reef fish aggregate (20).
When is mahogany snapper season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
How current is this Alabama mahogany snapper 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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