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Snapper fishing in Alabama

Snapper fishing in Alabama offers rewarding opportunities around reefs, offshore structures, and coastal waters where multiple snapper species thrive.

Best baits and lures for Snapper in Alabama

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Mangrove snapper

Palmetto Creek

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Northern red snapper

Perdido Pass

17 in · 3 lb

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Northern red snapper

Perdido Pass

17 in · 3 lb

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Mangrove snapper

Bon Secour Bay

7 in · 5 oz

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Mangrove snapper

Gulf State Park Pier

16 in · 6 lb

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Northern red snapper

Fort Morgan Fishing Beach

19 in · 3 lb 5 oz

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Mangrove snapper

Bayou La Batre

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Northern red snapper

Bon Secour River

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Regulations for Snapper in Alabama

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 Mangrove snapper as of April 6th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

Mangrove snapper

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

10

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

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Any person possessing, taking, or attempting to take Gulf Reef Fish must purchase an Alabama Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement. 

Recreational seasons in Alabama state waters open and close along with federal regulations. See Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council regulations for closed seasons.

Lutjanus griseus, Mangrove Snapper

Regulations for

32°34′39.3″N 86°41′14″W
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