Tarpon in Alabama
Where to catch tarpon in Alabama, and what to keep.
- $67.00 tag requicreel
- 203 lbs. 0 ozs.record
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tarpon and the ADCNR rules
Look up "Tarpon" in the saltwater limits to find the rule for tarpon. Its terms are $67.00 tag required to possess, kill or harvest each tarpon.; 60" min. tl with the season state waters.
In 1992, Billy Wildberger landed the record 203 lbs. 0 ozs. at a water ADCNR does not print.
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| Row as printed | Waters | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tarpon | Alabama state waters | $67.00 tag required to possess, kill or harvest each tarpon.; 60" min. TL | 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.
Heaviest tarpon recorded in Alabama
| List | Weight | Angler | Water | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| saltwater | 203 lbs. 0 ozs. | Billy Wildberger | Alabama waters (no water printed) | August 15, 1992 |
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.
Pine ridges, bluffs and water near Tarpon, photographed
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Photo: Rex Hammock, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Public domain
Photo: Wesley Fryer, CC BY-SA 2.0
Chasing tarpon in Alabama, questions answered
How many tarpon may I keep in Alabama?
ADCNR prints $67.00 tag required to possess, kill or harvest each tarpon.; 60" min. TL; state waters.
How heavy is the Alabama tarpon record?
203 lbs. 0 ozs. from a water not printed in 1992, angler Billy Wildberger.
What Alabama lake or bay is good for tarpon?
No page here links it to a water yet.
Does Alabama have tarpon exceptions?
The exceptions leave it alone.
Is tarpon open now in Alabama?
The row gives state waters.
Is one license enough for tarpon?
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 do I claim an Alabama tarpon record?
Saltwater records are judged by the MRD State Record Fish Committee.
Is tarpon a game fish in Alabama?
Listed names: Tarpon.
Head out after tarpon in Alabama
Choose one of the waters above to plan the day.