Can I Keep?Red Drum (Redfish) Regulations in Alabama (2026)
Recreational red drum (redfish) 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
16" min. - 26" max TL
Bag limit
3 per person
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Recreational Red Drum (Redfish) rules in Alabama
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 16" min. - 26" max TL
- 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
- Bag limit
- No person shall sell, trade or barter - or possess or transport for commercial purposes - any red drum, spotted seatrout, striped bass (caught under AMRD jurisdiction), or tarpon caught in Alabama waters.
- *Commercial fishermen shall not possess game fish (spotted seatrout, red drum, striped bass caught under AMRD jurisdiction, and tarpon). They may use a recreational license and adhere to all bag and creel limits.
Quick answers
What is the red drum (redfish) size limit in Alabama?
16" min. - 26" max TL.
How many red drum (redfish) can I keep in Alabama?
3 per person.
More inshore in Alabama
- Atlantic Sharpnose
- Bonnethead
- Florida Pompano
- Flounder
- Great Hammerhead
- Mullet
- Sheepshead
- Smooth Hammerhead
- Snook
- Spotted Seatrout
- Striped Bass
- Tarpon
- Tripletail (Blackfish)
All Alabama saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Marine Resources Division. Most anglers need a Alabama saltwater license or registry: get one here.