Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
AL rule covers all flounder without naming species; summer flounder rare in Gulf waters.
AL MRD 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Southern flounderNo eye-like spots, plain mottle. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Left-facing flatfish with 5 or more dark eye-like spots, several near the tail. More on the summer flounder page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for summer 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 summer flounder can you keep in Alabama?
5 per person. Counts toward the Flounder aggregate.
When is summer 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.
How current is this Alabama summer 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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