Lemon Shark in Alabama
Alabama lemon shark: creel, season and waters.
- 1 a daycreel
- 278 lbs. 8 ozs.record
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The Alabama picture for lemon shark
For lemon shark, the governing saltwater line reads "All Other Shark Species". The row sets 1 per person per day; 54" min. fl, and its season is state waters. Fish in that group are added up together against one number.
Terry L. Smith set the Alabama mark of 278 lbs. 8 ozs. in 1995, at a water ADCNR does not print.
Size and bag for lemon shark in Alabama
| Row as printed | Waters | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Other Shark Species | Alabama state waters | 1 per person per day; 54" 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.
Record lemon shark certified in Alabama
| List | Weight | Angler | Water | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | 278 lbs. 8 ozs. | Terry L. Smith | Alabama waters (no water printed) | July 21, 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.
Other Alabama fish beside lemon shark
- Bull Sharksaltwater
- Smooth Dogfishsaltwater
- Tiger Sharksaltwater
- Atlantic Sharpnose Sharksaltwater
Reservoirs, rivers and bays close to Lemon Shark, pictured
Photo: Jody Claborn, Public domain
Photo: John Coley, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Tennessee Valley Authority, CC BY 2.0
Photo: David Brossard, CC BY-SA 2.0
Before targeting lemon shark in the Heart of Dixie: questions
What bag does Alabama set for lemon shark?
Per the row, 1 per person per day; 54" min. FL; open state waters.
When was the Alabama lemon shark record set?
278 lbs. 8 ozs., by Terry L. Smith, 1995 (a water not printed).
What Alabama water should I try for lemon shark?
The lake, river and coast pages here do not list it yet.
Is the lemon shark limit different on some Alabama waters?
None of the 26 exceptions mention it.
Can I keep lemon shark all year in Alabama?
It reads state waters.
What does it cost to fish for lemon shark 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.
Where do I send an Alabama lemon shark record?
Saltwater claims go to the ADCNR Marine Resources Division record committee.
What do Alabama anglers call lemon shark?
ADCNR lists it as Lemon shark.
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Every water listed above has ramps and limits on its own page.