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
Pale body evenly covered in bright red spots — the 'strawberry grouper'. More on the red hind page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Red hind in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for red hind in Alabama?
No size limit.
How many red hind can you keep in Alabama?
4 per person within 4-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: Grouper aggregate (4).
When is red hind season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
What is the Alabama record red hind?
2 lb 14 oz (1987).
How current is this Alabama red hind 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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