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Alabama · River

Mobile River (31.02, -88.00)

Is the fish you caught here safe to eat? Below is every consumption advisory on file for Mobile River, 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 Mobile River

All Other Species

Mercury

SizeWhoGuidance
All sizes 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

  • Cedar Creek Landing boat ramp 3.2 mi Directions
  • Mt. Vernon Waterfront Park Boat Ramp boat ramp 4.9 mi Directions

Access points from OpenStreetMap contributors.

About this water

State
Alabama
Type
River
Location
31.0201, -88.0048
Advisory source
Alabama Dept. of Environmental Management — Fish Consumption Advisories