Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
Not named in AL code; treated under the unqualified 'Groupers 4 in aggregate' bag rule.
AL MRD 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Black grouperRectangular blotches, brassy spots. Tell them apart
Gag grouperGray marble, no oblique bars. Tell them apart
Yellowfin grouperYellow outer pectoral third. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Slim reef grouper with oblique tiger bars sweeping down and back along the body. More on the tiger grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Tiger grouper in other states5 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for tiger grouper in Alabama?
No size limit.
How many tiger grouper can you keep in Alabama?
4 per person within 4-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: Grouper aggregate (4).
When is tiger grouper season in Alabama?
Open year-round.
How current is this Alabama tiger grouper 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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