Prohibited species Regulations in Alabama (2026)

Recreational prohibited species 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 Prohibited species rules in Alabama

Where: Statewide
Bag limit: Prohibited Species: Goliath Grouper (Jewfish), Nassau Grouper, Atlantic Angel Shark, Bigeye Sand Tiger Shark, Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Bigeye Thresher Shark, Bignose Shark, Caribbean Reef Shark, Caribbean Sharpnose Shark, Galapogos Shark, Narrowtooth Shark, Night Shark, Sevengill Shark, Sixgill Shark, Dusky Shark, Longfin Mako Shark, Shortfin Mako Shark, Sand Tiger Shark, Basking Shark, Whale Shark, White Shark, Smalltail Shark, Smalltooth Sawfish, Largetooth Sawfish, Spotted Eagle Ray, Atlantic Manta Sandbar Shark (unless the fisherman possesses a NOAA Fisheries sandbar shark research permit).

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Commercial rules

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Where: Statewide
Bag limit: Prohibited Species: Goliath grouper; Nassau grouper; Sharks & rays (Atlantic angel shark, basking shark, dusky shark, shortfin mako, longfin mako, smalltail shark, sand tiger, whale shark, white shark, largetooth and smalltooth sawfish, Atlantic manta, spotted eagle ray, bigeye sixgill shark, bigeye thresher shark, bignose shark, Caribbean reef shark, night shark, sevengill shark, sixgill shark, and sandbar shark [unless the fishermen possesses a NOAA Fisheries sandbar shark research permit.])

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Quick answers

How many prohibited species can I keep in Alabama?

Prohibited Species: Goliath Grouper (Jewfish), Nassau Grouper, Atlantic Angel Shark, Bigeye Sand Tiger Shark, Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Bigeye Thresher Shark, Bignose Shark, Caribbean Reef Shark, Caribbean Sharpnose Shark, Galapogos Shark, Narrowtooth Shark, Night Shark, Sevengill Shark, Sixgill Shark, Dusky Shark, Longfin Mako Shark, Shortfin Mako Shark, Sand Tiger Shark, Basking Shark, Whale Shark, White Shark, Smalltail Shark, Smalltooth Sawfish, Largetooth Sawfish, Spotted Eagle Ray, Atlantic Manta Sandbar Shark (unless the fisherman possesses a NOAA Fisheries sandbar shark research permit)..

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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.