Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
Dogfish are sharks and AL lists no separate dogfish rule; umbrella applied by inference.
AL MRD 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
White spots on gray, a spine before each dorsal, no anal fin. More on the spiny dogfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for spiny dogfish in Alabama?
54 in fork length minimum. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many spiny dogfish can you keep in Alabama?
1 per person per day. Counts toward the All Other Shark Species aggregate.
When is spiny dogfish season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
How current is this Alabama spiny dogfish 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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