Lesser Amberjack in Alabama
Alabama creel, the state record and water pages for lesser amberjack.
- Reef Fish Aggregcreel
- 2Ibs. 3.2 ozs.record
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Alabama lesser amberjack in short
ADCNR places lesser amberjack under the saltwater row headed "Lesser Amberjack". What it allows: reef fish aggregate; 14" – 22" fl; season, state waters.
ADCNR lists 2Ibs. 3.2 ozs. as the record, Ryan M. Kramer, 2023, a water ADCNR does not print.
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| Row as printed | Waters | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Amberjack | Alabama state waters | Reef Fish Aggregate; 14" – 22" FL | state waters |
There is a twenty (20) fish aggregate creel limit for reef fish species (for example, grunts, porgies, gray triggerfish, lane snapper, etc.) for which there is no other bag limit.
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 state-record lesser amberjack
| List | Weight | Angler | Water | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | 2Ibs. 3.2 ozs. | Ryan M. Kramer | Alabama waters (no water printed) | May 10, 2023 |
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.
Endorsement rules on lesser amberjack
Keeping it means holding the Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement as well as the license, from age 16 up.
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.
Kin of lesser amberjack on the Alabama list
- Greater Amberjacksaltwater
A photo stroll along the water by Lesser Amberjack
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What Yellowhammer State anglers ask about lesser amberjack
How many lesser amberjack can go in an Alabama cooler each day?
The row reads Reef Fish Aggregate; 14" – 22" FL; season state waters.
Does ADCNR list a record lesser amberjack?
Ryan M. Kramer caught it: 2Ibs. 3.2 ozs. in 2023, a water not printed.
Which Alabama waters are best bets for lesser amberjack?
It is not tied to a water page so far.
Do any Alabama lakes set their own lesser amberjack rule?
It has no water exception.
Does Alabama close lesser amberjack?
Season: state waters.
Does a visitor need a license for lesser amberjack?
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. And the Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement on top.
Who keeps the Alabama lesser amberjack record?
For salt water, the MRD State Record Fish Committee reviews the claim.
Which ADCNR name covers lesser amberjack?
The ADCNR names are Lesser Amberjack.
Plan an Alabama trip for lesser amberjack
Open a lake, river or bay above for ramps and rules.