Greater Amberjack in Alabama
Alabama greater amberjack: creel, season and waters.
- 1 a daycreel
- 132 lbs. 12.8 ozs.record
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The Alabama picture for greater amberjack
For greater amberjack, the governing saltwater line reads "Greater Amberjack (#)". The row sets 1 per person; 34" min fl, and its season is state waters; see seasons.
Brian S. Andrews set the Alabama mark of 132 lbs. 12.8 ozs. in 2019, at a water ADCNR does not print.
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| Row as printed | Waters | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Amberjack (#) | Alabama state waters | 1 per person; 34" 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.
The 2026 MRD calendar for greater amberjack
| Season | Opens | Closes | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater amberjack | with federal waters | not set | Open in state waters when federal waters are open; 1 per person, 34 inches fork length. |
ADCNR Marine Resources Division closures and notices and season releases, read November 1, 2026.
Record greater amberjack certified in Alabama
| List | Weight | Angler | Water | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | 132 lbs. 12.8 ozs. | Brian S. Andrews | Alabama waters (no water printed) | August 2, 2019 |
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.
Keeping greater amberjack needs the reef fish endorsement
The Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement applies to it; ADCNR allows no exemptions from that endorsement.
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.
Other Alabama fish beside greater amberjack
- Lesser Amberjacksaltwater
Reservoirs, rivers and bays close to Greater Amberjack, pictured
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Before targeting greater amberjack in the Heart of Dixie: questions
What bag does Alabama set for greater amberjack?
Per the row, 1 per person; 34" min FL; open state waters; see seasons.
When was the Alabama greater amberjack record set?
132 lbs. 12.8 ozs., by Brian S. Andrews, 2019 (a water not printed).
What Alabama water should I try for greater amberjack?
The lake, river and coast pages here do not list it yet.
Is the greater amberjack limit different on some Alabama waters?
None of the 26 exceptions mention it.
Can I keep greater amberjack all year in Alabama?
It reads state waters; see seasons. Check the 1 season entry listed above.
What does it cost to fish for greater amberjack 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. Plus the endorsement for Gulf reef fish.
Where do I send an Alabama greater amberjack record?
Saltwater claims go to the ADCNR Marine Resources Division record committee.
What do Alabama anglers call greater amberjack?
ADCNR lists it as Greater Amberjack.
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Every water listed above has ramps and limits on its own page.