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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.
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Striped bass
Pickwick Lake (Tennessee River)
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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 Spotted seatrout as of April 23rd, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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On August 1, speckled trout (spotted seatrout) moved to a slot limit. Anglers may now keep trout that measure between 15 and 22 inches total length with an allowance for one fish over 22 inches total length. The bag limit was reduced to six speckled trout per person per day.
Cynoscion nebulosus, Speckled Trout
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