Can I Keep?King Mackerel Regulations in Alabama (2026)
Recreational king mackerel rules in Alabama saltwater, as published by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
24" min. FL
Bag limit
3 per person
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Recreational King Mackerel rules in Alabama
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 24" min. FL
- Bag limit
- 3 per person
- *Captain and crew of Alabama Commercial Party Boats shall not retain bag limits of fish harvested in state waters.
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- Minimum Length in Inches: 24" FL
- Bag limit
- Commercial Possession: see (4)
- Possession
- Commercial Possession: see (4)
- Season
- Season closes in state waters for Gulf Reef Fish, king mackerel, and sharks upon closure of federal waters.
- When adjoining federal waters are closed then state waters are closed to the taking of gulf reef fish, king mackerel, and sharks. Commercially licensed Alabama gillnet fishermen targeting other fish may have an incidental by-catch of dressed weight sharks totaling no more than 10% by weight of other fish taken.
- Commercially licensed fishermen can sell their catch only to a licensed Alabama seafood dealer.
- Saltwater finfish commercially harvested in the state of Alabama must be landed in this state and reported through a properly licensed Alabama seafood dealer.
- All finfish shall be maintained with heads and fins intact. Sharks, swordfish, and tuna may be landed in a form permitted by federal regulations.
- MRD page version: Commercial Saltwater Fishing License - June 2025
Quick answers
What is the king mackerel size limit in Alabama?
24" min. FL.
How many king mackerel can I keep in Alabama?
3 per person.
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Source: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division. Most anglers need a Alabama saltwater license or registry: get one here.