Striped Bass in Alabama
ADCNR rules and Alabama water for striped bass.
- 2 a daycreel
- 69 lbs., 9 oz.record
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striped bass across the Yellowhammer State
In the 2026-27 freshwater limits, striped bass sit on the line labelled "Striped Bass". Put plainly, 2 per person; 16" min tl, state waters. Scientific name: Morone saxatilis.
Record weight on the Alabama list: 69 lbs., 9 oz. (James Bramlett, 2013, Bankhead Reservoir). Of the 22 Alabama pages naming it, Lake Martin, Weiss Lake and Lewis Smith Lake come first.
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| Row as printed | Waters | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Striped Bass | Alabama state waters | 2 per person; 16" min TL | state waters |
Only two Striped Bass are allowed within MRD Jurisdiction.
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.
striped bass on the ADCNR record list
| List | Weight | Angler | Water | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| freshwater | 69 lbs., 9 oz. | James Bramlett | Bankhead Reservoir | February 28, 2013 | |
| saltwater | 55 lbs. 0 ozs. | Billy Henderson | Alabama waters (no water printed) | June 22, 1976 |
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.
Where Alabama striped bass turn up
Alabama lakes listing striped bass
- Lake Martin39,180 acres
- Weiss Lake30,200 acres
- Lewis Smith Lake21,200 acres
- Millers Ferry Reservoir17,200 acres
- Wilson Lake15,500 acres
- Logan Martin Lake15,263 acres
- Woodruff Lake12,510 acres
- Lay Lake12,000 acres
- Neely Henry Lake11,235 acres
- Demopolis Lake10,000 acres
- Warrior Lake8,580 acres
- Coffeeville Lake8,500 acres
- Lake Jordan6,800 acres
- Gainesville Lake6,400 acres
- Cedar Creek Reservoir4,200 acres
- Bankhead Lake4,114 acres
- Holt Lake3,296 acres
- Yates Lake1,980 acres
- Thurlow Lake585 acres
- Walker County Public Fishing Lake163 acres
- Lamar County Public Fishing Lake68 acres
- Claiborne LakeMonroe County
ADCNR reservoir, river and public fishing lake species lists, the record waters and the MRD inshore species; largest waters first.
Species ADCNR groups with striped bass
- Alabama Bassfreshwater
- Hybrid Striped Bassfreshwater
- Largemouth Bassfreshwater
- Redeye Bassfreshwater
- Shoal Bassfreshwater
- Smallmouth Bassfreshwater
- Spotted Bassfreshwater
- White Bassfreshwater
- Yellow Bassfreshwater
Pictures of the fishing water around Striped Bass
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striped bass across Alabama: what anglers ask
What does ADCNR allow per day for striped bass?
2 per person; 16" min TL, with the season state waters.
What is the Alabama record striped bass?
It weighed 69 lbs., 9 oz.; James Bramlett, 2013, Bankhead Reservoir.
Which Alabama waters list striped bass?
22 Alabama pages, Lake Martin, Weiss Lake and Lewis Smith Lake first.
Where does the striped bass rule change in Alabama?
No water changes its limit.
Which Alabama dates matter for striped bass?
The listed season is state waters.
Which ADCNR license lets me keep striped bass?
Freshwater anglers need an Alabama fishing license from 16 on ($17.45 resident, $68.20 nonresident for 2026-27); residents 65 and older are exempt. 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 striped bass checked in Alabama?
ADCNR wants a biologist identification, certified scales, two witnesses and the form within three months of the catch.
What else is striped bass called in Alabama?
It appears as Striped Bass (Morone saxatilis).
Pick Alabama water for striped bass
The waters above each carry access and limits.