Can I Keep?Mullet Regulations in Alabama (2026)
Recreational mullet rules in Alabama saltwater, as published by the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division. Last checked November 7, 2026.
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Recreational Mullet rules in Alabama
- Where
- Statewide
- Bag limit
- ****** Oct. 24-Dec. 31, 25 mullet per person from the shoreline or 25 per boat. No mullet by cast net or snagging in Theodore Industrial Canal, Dog River, Fowl River, and their tributaries.
- Season
- ****** Oct. 24-Dec. 31, 25 mullet per person from the shoreline or 25 per boat. No mullet by cast net or snagging in Theodore Industrial Canal, Dog River, Fowl River, and their tributaries.
Commercial rules
Show 1 commercial rule
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- Minimum Length in Inches: No Size Limit
- Bag limit
- Commercial Possession: see (2)
- Possession
- Commercial Possession: see (2)
- Mullet - No bag limit, except: from October 24 - December 31, the taking of mullet is prohibited in Theodore Industrial Canal, Dog River, Fowl River, or their tributaries.
- 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
How many mullet can I keep in Alabama?
****** Oct. 24-Dec. 31, 25 mullet per person from the shoreline or 25 per boat. No mullet by cast net or snagging in Theodore Industrial Canal, Dog River, Fowl River, and their tributaries..
When is mullet season in Alabama?
****** Oct. 24-Dec. 31, 25 mullet per person from the shoreline or 25 per boat. No mullet by cast net or snagging in Theodore Industrial Canal, Dog River, Fowl River, and their tributaries.. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
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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.