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Alabama · Coastal

Gulf of America

Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Gulf of America, by species and size, in plain English — plus what's legal to keep.

1 species with advisories · contaminants: Mercury

What's safe to eat from Gulf of America

King Mackerel

Mercury

SizeWhoGuidance
Over 39" General population Do not eat due to elevated Mercury.

Source: official advisory· updated 2026-09-22

Is it legal to keep?

These are Alabama's statewide limits — a water-specific rule may override them. Always verify the current regulations before keeping a fish.

SpeciesSizeDaily limitOpen seasonKeep season
Largemouth Bass 10 Year-round Same as open
Black Crappie 30 Year-round Same as open
Channel Catfish Year-round Same as open
Striped Bass 15 Year-round Same as open
Bluegill Year-round Same as open

Official rules: Alabama — Alabama DCNR

Getting on the water

Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.

About this water

State
Alabama
Type
Coastal
Location
30.2064, -88.0917
Advisory source
Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management — Fish Consumption Advisories