Weakfish are a prized coastal catch in Alabama, known for their sharp strikes and delicate flavor. Anglers target them in estuaries, bays, and nearshore waters, especially during warm months.
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Regulations for Weakfish 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 Spotted seatrout as of May 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
Spotted seatrout
Seasons
Open
Bag limit
6
Memorable
1 > 22
Min size
15"
Max size
22"
Measurement
Total Length
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.
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FAQ
Anglers in Alabama commonly catch several Weakfish species, including Spotted seatrout and Sand seatrout, according to reports from Fishbrain members.
These species can be found in many lakes, coastal waters throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
Weakfish are caught in lakes, coastal waters throughout Alabama. Popular fishing waters reported by Fishbrain members include Wheeler Lake, Mobile Bay, and Gulf State Park Pier.
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Weakfish have recently been caught.