Can I Keep?Tarpon Regulations in Alabama (2026)
Recreational tarpon 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
60" min. TL
Bag limit
$67.00 tag required to possess, kill or harvest each tarpon.
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Recreational Tarpon rules in Alabama
- Where
- Statewide
- Size limit
- 60" min. TL
- Bag limit
- $67.00 tag required to possess, kill or harvest each tarpon.
- $67.00 tag required to possess, kill or harvest each tarpon.
- *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 tarpon size limit in Alabama?
60" min. TL.
How many tarpon can I keep in Alabama?
$67.00 tag required to possess, kill or harvest each tarpon..
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More inshore in Alabama
- Atlantic Sharpnose
- Bonnethead
- Florida Pompano
- Flounder
- Great Hammerhead
- Mullet
- Red Drum (Redfish)
- Sheepshead
- Smooth Hammerhead
- Snook
- Spotted Seatrout
- Striped Bass
- 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.