Cobia in Alabama
Where to catch cobia in Alabama, and what to keep.
- 1 a daycreel
- 117 lbs. 7 ozs.record
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cobia and the ADCNR rules
Look up "Cobia (Ling)" in the saltwater limits to find the rule for cobia. Its terms are 1 per person, not to exceed 2 per vessel; 36" min. fl with the season state waters.
In 1995, Benjamin Elberry Fairey landed the record 117 lbs. 7 ozs. at a water ADCNR does not print.
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| Row as printed | Waters | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cobia (Ling) | Alabama state waters | 1 per person, not to exceed 2 per vessel; 36" min. FL | 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.
Heaviest cobia recorded in Alabama
| List | Weight | Angler | Water | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | 117 lbs. 7 ozs. | Benjamin Elberry Fairey | Alabama waters (no water printed) | April 18, 1995 |
ADCNR (Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries Division for freshwater; Marine Resources Division State Record Fish Committee for saltwater); freshwater list, saltwater list, read November 1, 2026.
Pine ridges, bluffs and water near Cobia, photographed
Photo: Marshall County CVB, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Erin Brierley, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Lindsey Turner, CC BY 2.0
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Chasing cobia in Alabama, questions answered
How many cobia may I keep in Alabama?
ADCNR prints 1 per person, not to exceed 2 per vessel; 36" min. FL; state waters.
How heavy is the Alabama cobia record?
117 lbs. 7 ozs. from a water not printed in 1995, angler Benjamin Elberry Fairey.
What Alabama lake or bay is good for cobia?
No page here links it to a water yet.
Does Alabama have cobia exceptions?
The exceptions leave it alone.
Is cobia open now in Alabama?
The row gives state waters.
Is one license enough for cobia?
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.
How do I claim an Alabama cobia record?
Saltwater records are judged by the MRD State Record Fish Committee.
Is cobia a game fish in Alabama?
Listed names: Cobia and Cobia (Ling).
Head out after cobia in Alabama
Choose one of the waters above to plan the day.