Gray Triggerfish in Alabama
gray triggerfish under the 2026-27 Alabama rules.
- 1 a daycreel
- 13 lbs. 8 ozs.record
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Quick facts on Alabama gray triggerfish
The saltwater row that governs gray triggerfish is the one called "Gray Triggerfish (#)". That comes to 1 per person; 15" min fl; the season reads state waters; see seasons.
The heaviest one ADCNR has certified is 13 lbs. 8 ozs., by Robby Myers in 1993, from a water ADCNR does not print.
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| Row as printed | Waters | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray Triggerfish (#) | Alabama state waters | 1 per person; 15" min FL | state waters; see seasons |
Alabama state waters open and close along with federal regulations.
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.
Alabama gray triggerfish season dates for 2026
| Season | Opens | Closes | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gray triggerfish | with federal waters | not set | Open in state waters when federal waters are open; 1 per person, 15 inches minimum fork length; closed annually January/February and June/July. |
ADCNR Marine Resources Division closures and notices and season releases, read November 1, 2026.
Alabama record-book gray triggerfish
| List | Weight | Angler | Water | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | 13 lbs. 8 ozs. | Robby Myers | Alabama waters (no water printed) | May 31, 1993 |
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.
What else gray triggerfish anglers carry
Gulf reef fish such as this one call for the Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement, with no exemptions, for anglers 16 and over.
The endorsement costs $10 a year for residents and nonresidents alike in 2026-27.
ADCNR license page in the Official 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest (ADCNR, eRegulations edition), read November 1, 2026.
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Alabama gray triggerfish, the usual questions
What is the Alabama daily creel for gray triggerfish?
Daily: 1 per person; 15" min FL. Season: state waters; see seasons.
Who caught the Alabama record gray triggerfish?
ADCNR lists 13 lbs. 8 ozs., Robby Myers, 1993, a water not printed.
Which Alabama water pages on this site name gray triggerfish?
So far no water page lists it.
Is the Alabama gray triggerfish limit the same everywhere?
No digest exception names it.
What season covers Alabama gray triggerfish?
Season as printed: state waters; see seasons. Note the 1 season entry above.
Which Alabama license should I carry for gray triggerfish?
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. The Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement is needed too.
Who certifies an Alabama gray triggerfish record?
The MRD record committee certifies saltwater fish.
Which Latin name does ADCNR give gray triggerfish?
ADCNR uses Gray Triggerfish.
Look for gray triggerfish near your Alabama base
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