Hybrid Striped Bass in Alabama
ADCNR rules and Alabama water for hybrid striped bass.
- 15 a daycreel
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hybrid striped bass across the Yellowhammer State
In the 2026-27 freshwater limits, hybrid striped bass sit on the line labelled "Saltwater Striped Bass and Hybrids or Combinations". Put plainly, 15 a day, open all year. One creel covers the whole group combined. Scientific name: Morone chrysops x saxatilis.
Of the 11 Alabama pages naming it, Logan Martin Lake, Woodruff Lake and Lay Lake come first. Expect a separate rule on 1 water, such as Chattahoochee River and its Impoundments and Tributaries.
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| Row as printed | Waters | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saltwater Striped Bass and Hybrids or Combinations | Public fresh waters statewide | 15 a day | open all year |
No more than five of the 15 may exceed 22 inches in total length. See exceptions for Chattahoochee River and its impoundments and tributaries, Lewis Smith, Yates, and Thurlow reservoirs, Lake Martin and the coastal rivers of Baldwin and Mobile counties.
Limits as printed in the Official 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest (ADCNR, eRegulations edition) (limits page; digest PDF), read November 1, 2026.
Alabama waters with a separate hybrid striped bass rule
| Water as printed | Species | Rule as printed |
|---|---|---|
| Chattahoochee River and its Impoundments and Tributaries | Saltwater striped bass, White bass, Hybrid striped bass | It is illegal to possess more than fifteen White Bass, Saltwater Striped Bass and Hybrids in aggregate and only two may exceed 22 inches in total length. Special creel limits apply in reciprocal waters as specified under regulation 220-2-.122 Georgia Reciproca |
Size and creel exceptions as printed in the Official 2026-2027 Alabama Hunting and Fishing Digest (ADCNR, eRegulations edition), limits page, read November 1, 2026.
Where Alabama hybrid striped bass turn up
Alabama lakes listing hybrid striped bass
- Logan Martin Lake15,263 acres
- Woodruff Lake12,510 acres
- Lay Lake12,000 acres
- Demopolis Lake10,000 acres
- Warrior Lake8,580 acres
- Lake Jordan6,800 acres
- Gainesville Lake6,400 acres
- Cedar Creek Reservoir4,200 acres
- Holt Lake3,296 acres
- Walker County Public Fishing Lake163 acres
- Lamar County Public Fishing Lake68 acres
ADCNR reservoir, river and public fishing lake species lists, the record waters and the MRD inshore species; largest waters first.
Species ADCNR groups with hybrid striped bass
- Striped Bassboth
- Alabama Bassfreshwater
- Largemouth Bassfreshwater
- Redeye Bassfreshwater
- Shoal Bassfreshwater
- Smallmouth Bassfreshwater
- Spotted Bassfreshwater
- White Bassfreshwater
- Yellow Bassfreshwater
Pictures of the fishing water around Hybrid Striped Bass
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hybrid striped bass across Alabama: what anglers ask
What does ADCNR allow per day for hybrid striped bass?
15 a day, with the season open all year.
What is the Alabama record hybrid striped bass?
The Alabama lists carry no entry for it.
Which Alabama waters list hybrid striped bass?
11 Alabama pages, Logan Martin Lake, Woodruff Lake and Lay Lake first.
Where does the hybrid striped bass rule change in Alabama?
Yes, on 1 water, for example Chattahoochee River and its Impoundments and Tributaries.
Which Alabama dates matter for hybrid striped bass?
The listed season is open all year.
Which ADCNR license lets me keep hybrid striped bass?
Freshwater anglers need an Alabama fishing license from 16 on ($17.45 resident, $68.20 nonresident for 2026-27); residents 65 and older are exempt.
How is a record hybrid striped bass checked in Alabama?
ADCNR wants a biologist identification, certified scales, two witnesses and the form within three months of the catch.
What else is hybrid striped bass called in Alabama?
It appears as Hybrid Striped Bass (Morone chrysops x saxatilis).
Pick Alabama water for hybrid striped bass
The waters above each carry access and limits.