King Mackerel in Alabama
Where to catch king mackerel in Alabama, and what to keep.
- 3 a daycreel
- 69 lbs. 15.84 ozs.record
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king mackerel and the ADCNR rules
Look up "King Mackerel" in the saltwater limits to find the rule for king mackerel. Its terms are 3 per person; 24" min. fl with the season state waters.
In 2014, Jeremy Alan Goldman landed the record 69 lbs. 15.84 ozs. at a water ADCNR does not print.
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| Row as printed | Waters | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Mackerel | Alabama state waters | 3 per person; 24" 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 king mackerel recorded in Alabama
| List | Weight | Angler | Water | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | 69 lbs. 15.84 ozs. | Jeremy Alan Goldman | Alabama waters (no water printed) | July 20, 2014 |
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.
Alabama fish close to king mackerel
- Spanish Mackerelsaltwater
Pine ridges, bluffs and water near King Mackerel, photographed
Photo: James Willamor, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: formulanone, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: Erin Brierley, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Jeff Hudgins / Alabama, CC BY 2.0
Chasing king mackerel in Alabama, questions answered
How many king mackerel may I keep in Alabama?
ADCNR prints 3 per person; 24" min. FL; state waters.
How heavy is the Alabama king mackerel record?
69 lbs. 15.84 ozs. from a water not printed in 2014, angler Jeremy Alan Goldman.
What Alabama lake or bay is good for king mackerel?
No page here links it to a water yet.
Does Alabama have king mackerel exceptions?
The exceptions leave it alone.
Is king mackerel open now in Alabama?
The row gives state waters.
Is one license enough for king mackerel?
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 king mackerel record?
Saltwater records are judged by the MRD State Record Fish Committee.
Is king mackerel a game fish in Alabama?
Listed names: King Mackerel.
Head out after king mackerel in Alabama
Choose one of the waters above to plan the day.