Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag3 per personCounts toward the Skates and Rays aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
AL MRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Alabama state record
151 lb 3.2 oz2007
Outdoor Alabama Saltwater State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Classic diamond ray, whip tail with barb. More on the southern stingray 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 southern stingray in Alabama?
No size limit.
How many southern stingray can you keep in Alabama?
3 per person. Counts toward the Skates and Rays aggregate.
When is southern stingray season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
What is the Alabama record southern stingray?
151 lb 3.2 oz (2007).
How current is this Alabama southern stingray 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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