Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
AL MRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Summer flounderHas 5+ eye-like spots toward the tail. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Alabama state record
Outdoor Alabama Saltwater State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Left-facing flatfish, no eyed ocelli — plain mottled brown. More on the southern flounder page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Southern flounder in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for southern flounder in Alabama?
14 in total length minimum. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many southern flounder can you keep in Alabama?
5 per person. Counts toward the Flounder aggregate.
When is southern flounder season in Alabama?
Open year-round except Nov 1-30 (take or possession prohibited in November). As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the Alabama record southern flounder?
13 lb 3 oz (1975).
How current is this Alabama southern flounder 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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