Smooth Hammerhead in Alabama
ADCNR rules and Alabama water for smooth hammerhead.
- 1 a daycreel
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smooth hammerhead across the Yellowhammer State
In the 2026-27 saltwater limits, smooth hammerhead sit on the line labelled "Smooth Hammerhead". Put plainly, 1 per person per day; 78" min. fl, state waters.
No Alabama record and no water page are tied to it for now.
How many smooth hammerhead an Alabama angler may keep
| Row as printed | Waters | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smooth 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.
Species ADCNR groups with smooth hammerhead
- Great Hammerheadsaltwater
- Scalloped Hammerheadsaltwater
Pictures of the fishing water around Smooth Hammerhead
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smooth hammerhead across Alabama: what anglers ask
What does ADCNR allow per day for smooth hammerhead?
1 per person per day; 78" min. FL, with the season state waters.
What is the Alabama record smooth hammerhead?
The Alabama lists carry no entry for it.
Which Alabama waters list smooth hammerhead?
None of the Alabama water pages carry it yet.
Where does the smooth hammerhead rule change in Alabama?
No water changes its limit.
Which Alabama dates matter for smooth hammerhead?
The listed season is state waters.
Which ADCNR license lets me keep smooth 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.
How is a record smooth hammerhead checked in Alabama?
ADCNR Marine Resources Division decides saltwater records.
What else is smooth hammerhead called in Alabama?
It appears as Smooth Hammerhead.
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The waters above each carry access and limits.