Yellowfin Grouper in Alabama
ADCNR rules and Alabama water for yellowfin grouper.
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yellowfin grouper across the Yellowhammer State
In the 2026-27 saltwater limits, yellowfin grouper sit on the line labelled "Yellowfin Grouper*** (#)". Put plainly, 4 per person; 20" min tl, state waters; see seasons.
No Alabama record and no water page are tied to it for now.
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| Row as printed | Waters | Creel and size | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yellowfin Grouper*** (#) | Alabama state waters | 4 per person; 20" 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.
Paperwork before keeping yellowfin grouper
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.
Species ADCNR groups with yellowfin grouper
- Black Groupersaltwater
- Gag Groupersaltwater
- Red Groupersaltwater
Pictures of the fishing water around Yellowfin Grouper
Photo: Marshall County CVB, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Tennessee Valley Authority, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Robert Nunnally, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Curtis Palmer, CC BY 2.0
yellowfin grouper across Alabama: what anglers ask
What does ADCNR allow per day for yellowfin grouper?
4 per person; 20" min TL, with the season state waters; see seasons.
What is the Alabama record yellowfin grouper?
The Alabama lists carry no entry for it.
Which Alabama waters list yellowfin grouper?
None of the Alabama water pages carry it yet.
Where does the yellowfin grouper rule change in Alabama?
No water changes its limit.
Which Alabama dates matter for yellowfin grouper?
The listed season is state waters; see seasons.
Which ADCNR license lets me keep yellowfin grouper?
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 yellowfin grouper checked in Alabama?
ADCNR Marine Resources Division decides saltwater records.
What else is yellowfin grouper called in Alabama?
It appears as Yellowfin Grouper.
Pick Alabama water for yellowfin grouper
The waters above each carry access and limits.