Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
No mullet by cast net or snagging in Theodore Industrial Canal, Dog River, Fowl River and tributaries.
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
Blunt head, faint stripes, jumps for no reason. More on the striped mullet page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Striped mullet in other states7 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for striped mullet in Alabama?
No size limit.
How many striped mullet can you keep in Alabama?
No limit; Oct 24 - Dec 31: 25 per person from shoreline or 25 per boat. Counts toward the Mullet aggregate.
When is striped mullet season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
What is the Alabama record striped mullet?
2 lb 15.2 oz (2021).
How current is this Alabama striped mullet 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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