Scalloped Hammerhead in Alabama
Alabama creel, the state record and water pages for scalloped hammerhead.
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Alabama scalloped hammerhead in short
ADCNR places scalloped hammerhead under the saltwater row headed "Scalloped Hammerhead". What it allows: 1 per person per day; 78" min. fl; season, state waters.
There is no record entry or linked water for it yet.
Creel and length rules for Alabama scalloped hammerhead
| Row as printed | Waters | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scalloped Hammerhead | Alabama state waters | 1 per person per day; 78" 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.
Kin of scalloped hammerhead on the Alabama list
- Great Hammerheadsaltwater
- Smooth Hammerheadsaltwater
A photo stroll along the water by Scalloped Hammerhead
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What Yellowhammer State anglers ask about scalloped hammerhead
How many scalloped hammerhead can go in an Alabama cooler each day?
The row reads 1 per person per day; 78" min. FL; season state waters.
Does ADCNR list a record scalloped hammerhead?
No Alabama record is on file.
Which Alabama waters are best bets for scalloped hammerhead?
It is not tied to a water page so far.
Do any Alabama lakes set their own scalloped hammerhead rule?
It has no water exception.
Does Alabama close scalloped hammerhead?
Season: state waters.
Does a visitor need a license for scalloped hammerhead?
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.
Who keeps the Alabama scalloped hammerhead record?
For salt water, the MRD State Record Fish Committee reviews the claim.
Which ADCNR name covers scalloped hammerhead?
The ADCNR names are Scalloped Hammerhead.
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