Alabama state waters, out to 3 miles
Listed as a Gulf reef fish grouper; covered by the generic 4-grouper aggregate bag.
AL MRD 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
No federal minimum size is listed for yellowmouth grouper in 50 CFR 622.37.
NOAA SERO 2026 / Gulf Council 2026 · checked 2026-09-20
Alabama state record
Outdoor Alabama Saltwater State Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Yellow mouth corners, tan-bronze mottle; scamp look-alike. More on the yellowmouth grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Yellowmouth grouper in other states11 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for yellowmouth grouper in Alabama?
No size limit.
How many yellowmouth grouper can you keep in Alabama?
4 per person within 4-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: Grouper aggregate (4).
When is yellowmouth grouper season in Alabama?
Open when federal Gulf waters are open (currently year-round).
What is the Alabama record yellowmouth grouper?
12 lb 6.72 oz (2019).
How current is this Alabama yellowmouth 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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