Can I Keep?Sheepshead Regulations in Alabama (2026)
Recreational sheepshead 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
12" min. FL
Bag limit
8 per person
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Recreational Sheepshead rules in Alabama
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 12" min. FL
- Bag limit
- 8 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: 12" FL
- Bag limit
- Commercial Possession: No Bag Limit
- Possession
- Commercial Possession: No Bag Limit
- 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 sheepshead size limit in Alabama?
12" min. FL.
How many sheepshead can I keep in Alabama?
8 per person.
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- Smooth Hammerhead
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- 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.