Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer at first glance for reef anglers
Off Alabama, Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer is a nearshore reef zone with 37 reefs on the ADCNR list. ADCNR maps 4,030 acres for it, some 6.3 square miles. ADCNR lists it as: Juvenile – Reserved for AMRD Reef Deployments.
Deployments on the list run from 2018 through 2023. Reefs sit in 46 to 60 feet, as listed. The list is led by Rock.
37reefs listed
4,030acres
46 to 60 ftlisted depth
2018 to 2023years placed
Coordinates on this page are for information only; navigate with your own charts and electronics.
ADCNR Marine Resources Division public reef master list 2025 (KMZ; reef layer), read November 1, 2026. Coordinates are for information only, not for navigation.
Rock, 600 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2019
50 ft listed depth
N30° 7.603' W87° 42.868'
Agg 19-08
Rock, 600 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2019
50 ft listed depth
N30° 7.496' W87° 43.088'
Agg 19-09
Rock, 600 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2019
49 ft listed depth
N30° 7.281' W87° 42.624'
Agg 19-12
Rock, 900 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2019
49 ft listed depth
N30° 7.088' W87° 42.629'
Agg 19-14
Rock, 600 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2019
50 ft listed depth
N30° 6.901' W87° 42.661'
Agg 19-15
Rock, 900 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2019
50 ft listed depth
N30° 6.866' W87° 42.855'
Agg 19-17
Rock, 600 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2019
53 ft listed depth
N30° 6.679' W87° 42.775'
Agg 19-18
Rock, 600 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2019
53 ft listed depth
N30° 6.539' W87° 43.203'
Agg 19-19
Rock, 900 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2019
54 ft listed depth
N30° 6.307' W87° 42.935'
Agg 19-20
Rock, 600 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2019
57 ft listed depth
N30° 6.165' W87° 43.121'
Agg 19-01
Rock, 600 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2018
48 ft listed depth
N30° 8.146' W87° 42.834'
Agg 19-02
Rock, 900 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2018
48 ft listed depth
N30° 8.113' W87° 43.202'
Agg 19-03
Rock, 600 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2018
46 ft listed depth
N30° 7.946' W87° 42.954'
Agg 19-04
Rock, 900 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2018
48 ft listed depth
N30° 7.921' W87° 42.660'
Agg 19-05
Rock, 900 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2018
48 ft listed depth
N30° 7.761' W87° 43.040'
Agg 19-06
Rock, 600 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2018
50 ft listed depth
N30° 7.736' W87° 42.671'
Agg 19-10
Rock, 900 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2018
51 ft listed depth
N30° 7.277' W87° 42.923'
Agg 19-11
Rock, 900 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2018
51 ft listed depth
N30° 7.123' W87° 43.067'
Agg 19-13
Rock, 900 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2018
51 ft listed depth
N30° 6.981' W87° 43.194'
Agg 19-16
Rock, 900 tons of limestone aggregate rock installed to create juvenile fish habitat
2018
51 ft listed depth
N30° 6.816' W87° 43.194'
For Knobel Memorial the list prints 11 to the Perdido Pass buoy; 18.4 to the Sand Island light (as listed, no unit given).
ADCNR Marine Resources Division public reef master list 2025 (KMZ; reef layer), read November 1, 2026. Coordinates are for information only, not for navigation.
Materials
How Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer was built
Rock20 reefs
Eco Reef16 reefs
Pyramid1 reef
How Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer was funded
NFWF Phase 120 reefs
NFWF Phase 216 reefs
ADCNR Marine Resources Division public reef master list 2025 (KMZ; reef layer), read November 1, 2026. Coordinates are for information only, not for navigation.
Ports
Running to Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer from shore
Gulf ShoresBaldwin County, 9 miles south from the zone centre
Bon SecourBaldwin County, 14 miles south from the zone centre
Orange BeachBaldwin County, 15 miles southwest from the zone centre
Perdido BeachBaldwin County, 20 miles southwest from the zone centre
Magnolia SpringsBaldwin County, 20 miles south from the zone centre
Other ramps a short tow from Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer
Lagoon Park Launch on Oyster BayOyster Bay, 10 miles
Canal Park on Oyster BayOyster Bay, 11 miles
Cotton Bayou boat rampCotton Bayou, 13 miles
The Launch on Wolf BayWolf Bay, 13 miles
USGS GNIS domestic names (feature class and primary point), read November 1, 2026; ADCNR coastal boating access pages and public access site layer (ADCNR GIS), read November 1, 2026.
Red snapper
Season dates for Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer
Season
Opens
Closes
Rule as printed
Red snapper (private anglers, shore, state-licensed charter)
May 22, 2026
not set (quota)
Open 7 days a week until the end of the year or when Alabama's quota has been met; 2 per person per day, 16 inches TL minimum; 2026 private angler quota 664,552 pounds; report through Snapper Check.
Red snapper (federally permitted for-hire vessels)
June 1, 2026
October 26, 2026
Opens 12:01 a.m. local time June 1, 2026, closes 12:01 a.m. local time October 26, 2026 (147 days in federal waters).
Limits as printed by the ADCNR Marine Resources Division recreational size, creel and possession limits for state waters (MRD limits page), read November 1, 2026.
The state-federal line decides which rules apply at a reef in Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer.
Gulf reef fish: state waters extend 9 nautical miles from the beach (including Pelican/Sand Island); all other species: 3 nautical miles (MRD 2026 sheet).
Saltwater anglers 16 and older carry an Alabama saltwater license ($30.90 resident, $66.80 nonresident for 2026-27), plus the $10 Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement to keep reef fish such as red snapper.
Limits as printed by the ADCNR Marine Resources Division recreational size, creel and possession limits for state waters (MRD limits page), read November 1, 2026.
ADCNR Marine Resources Division public reef master list 2025 (KMZ; reef layer), read November 1, 2026. Coordinates are for information only, not for navigation.
Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer, the common questions settled
Which Alabama harbor sits nearest Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer?
From Gulf Shores it is around 9 miles to the zone centre.
What does the master list show for Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer?
37 reefs in all across about 4,030 acres.
Is Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer deep water?
Listed depths run 46 to 60 feet.
What was sunk in Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer?
The list is led by Rock (20), Eco Reef (16) and Pyramid (1).
Can I keep red snapper from Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer?
Red snapper (private anglers, shore, state-licensed charter): opens May 22, 2026, closes not set (quota). Red Snapper: 2 per person in state and federal waters; 16" min. TL.
Which ADCNR license covers Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer?
Saltwater anglers 16 and older carry an Alabama saltwater license ($30.90 resident, $66.80 nonresident for 2026-27), plus the $10 Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement to keep reef fish such as red snapper.
What years does ADCNR list for Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer?
Oldest 2018, newest 2023.
Are Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer positions official?
They are copied from the ADCNR list as printed.
Is there another zone by Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer?
Alabama Charter Fishing Association, about 4 miles away.
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