Scamp in Alabama
ADCNR rules and Alabama water for scamp.
- 4 a daycreel
- 29 lbs. 10 ozs.record
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scamp across the Yellowhammer State
In the 2026-27 saltwater limits, scamp sit on the line labelled "Scamp*** (#)". Put plainly, 4 per person; 16" min tl, state waters; see seasons.
Record weight on the Alabama list: 29 lbs. 10 ozs. (Robert Andrew Conklin, 2000, a water ADCNR does not print).
How many scamp an Alabama angler may keep
| Row as printed | Waters | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scamp*** (#) | Alabama state waters | 4 per person; 16" min TL | state waters; see seasons |
Alabama state waters open and close along with federal regulations.
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.
scamp on the ADCNR record list
| List | Weight | Angler | Water | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | 29 lbs. 10 ozs. | Robert Andrew Conklin | Alabama waters (no water printed) | July 22, 2000 |
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.
Paperwork before keeping scamp
Alabama files it under Gulf reef fish, which brings in the endorsement for every angler 16 and older.
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.
Pictures of the fishing water around Scamp
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scamp across Alabama: what anglers ask
What does ADCNR allow per day for scamp?
4 per person; 16" min TL, with the season state waters; see seasons.
What is the Alabama record scamp?
It weighed 29 lbs. 10 ozs.; Robert Andrew Conklin, 2000, a water not printed.
Which Alabama waters list scamp?
None of the Alabama water pages carry it yet.
Where does the scamp rule change in Alabama?
No water changes its limit.
Which Alabama dates matter for scamp?
The listed season is state waters; see seasons.
Which ADCNR license lets me keep scamp?
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. Add the Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement to keep it.
How is a record scamp checked in Alabama?
ADCNR Marine Resources Division decides saltwater records.
What else is scamp called in Alabama?
It appears as Scamp and Scamp grouper.
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The waters above each carry access and limits.