Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
Only two striped bass allowed within MRD jurisdiction.
AL MRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Alabama state record
Outdoor Alabama Saltwater State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
7–8 unbroken dark stripes on silver; two separated dorsal fins. More on the striped bass page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for striped bass in Alabama?
16 in total length minimum. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many striped bass can you keep in Alabama?
2 per person.
When is striped bass season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
What is the Alabama record striped bass?
55 lb (1976).
How current is this Alabama striped bass 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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