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Want trophy-size catches? These Alabama spots deliver
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Alabama offers year-round freshwater and saltwater fishing. Largemouth bass thrive in lakes and rivers, while the Gulf Coast provides redfish, flounder, and speckled trout. With abundant waters and diverse ecosystems, Alabama delivers rewarding experiences for anglers of all skill levels.
Most anglers 16+ need an Alabama fishing license. Licenses are available for residents and non-residents, with options for daily, annual, or multi-year permits, purchasable online or from authorized retailers.
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Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
Fishing regulations in Alabama can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Below you will see fishing regulations for catching as of . To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Learn where to fish, when to fish, and top tips from our anglers to help you land that personal best
We highlight some of our best tips for finding pre-spawn bass as they move from deepwater to potential bedding areas and look at must have lures for pre-spawn and how Fishbrain can help you find that perfect spot.

Bobby’s one of the passionate community advocates on Fishbrain and has been since he started. He joined the Fishbrain Pro Staff family in 2019, he loves sharing and helping other anglers and last week we sat down with him to get to know him even more.


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