Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
Size28 in total length minimumTotal length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together
Bag1 per person
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
AL MRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Alabama state record
7 lb 0.04 oz2024
Outdoor Alabama Saltwater State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Black lateral line front to tail, protruding lower jaw. More on the common snook page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for common snook in Alabama?
28 in total length minimum. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many common snook can you keep in Alabama?
1 per person.
When is common snook season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
What is the Alabama record common snook?
7 lb 0.04 oz (2024).
How current is this Alabama common snook 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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