Bonnethead in Alabama
Alabama bonnethead: creel, season and waters.
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The Alabama picture for bonnethead
For bonnethead, the governing saltwater line reads "Bonnethead". The row sets 1 per person per day; no size limit, and its season is state waters.
Today it shows on no Alabama water page and in no record table.
Size and bag for bonnethead in Alabama
| Row as printed | Waters | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonnethead | Alabama state waters | 1 per person per day; no size limit | state 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.
Reservoirs, rivers and bays close to Bonnethead, pictured
Photo: Marshall County CVB, CC BY 2.0
Photo: formulanone, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Anne Adrian, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans, CC BY 2.0
Before targeting bonnethead in the Heart of Dixie: questions
What bag does Alabama set for bonnethead?
Per the row, 1 per person per day; no size limit; open state waters.
When was the Alabama bonnethead record set?
ADCNR lists no record for it.
What Alabama water should I try for bonnethead?
The lake, river and coast pages here do not list it yet.
Is the bonnethead limit different on some Alabama waters?
None of the 26 exceptions mention it.
Can I keep bonnethead all year in Alabama?
It reads state waters.
What does it cost to fish for bonnethead in Alabama?
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.
Where do I send an Alabama bonnethead record?
Saltwater claims go to the ADCNR Marine Resources Division record committee.
What do Alabama anglers call bonnethead?
ADCNR lists it as Bonnethead.
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Every water listed above has ramps and limits on its own page.