Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
Effectively catch-and-release without a purchased tag.
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
Chrome-plated giant scales, upturned bucket mouth, last dorsal ray trails into a filament. More on the tarpon 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 tarpon in Alabama?
60 in total length minimum. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many tarpon can you keep in Alabama?
$67.00 harvest tag required per fish.
When is tarpon season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
What is the Alabama record tarpon?
203 lb (1992).
How current is this Alabama tarpon 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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