Alabama regulations
Channel Catfish Regulations in Alabama 2026
Alabama Channel Catfish regulations: Daily bag 1, Max size 34 inches. Sourced from DCNR.
Rules (15)
- Daily bag
- 1
- Status
- Permitted
- Max size
- 34"
- Status
- Permitted
- Max size
- 34"
- Status
- Permitted
- Max size
- 34"
- Status
- Permitted
- Max size
- 34"
- Status
- Permitted
- Max size
- 34"
- Status
- Permitted
- Max size
- 34"
- Status
- Permitted
- Max size
- 34"
Channel Catfish on famous Alabama waters
Dedicated rule pages for Channel Catfish on the most-targeted destinations in Alabama.
Other Alabama fish regulations
Other regulated species in Alabama with current rule pages — same DCNR source, same verification cadence.
- Largemouth Bass15 rules
- Speckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout)5 rules
- Stripers (Striped Bass)4 rules
- Crappie (Black & White)4 rules
- Tarpon3 rules
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)3 rules
- Redfish (Red Drum)2 rules
- Cobia2 rules
- Red Snapper2 rules
- Black Drum1 rule
- Spanish Mackerel1 rule
- Sheepshead1 rule
- Florida Pompano1 rule
- Bluegill (Sunfish)1 rule
Also known as
Channel Catfish is also called Catfish. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Alabama.
Frequently asked questions
When is Channel Catfish season in Alabama?
Channel Catfish season in Alabama is set by DCNR. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.
What is the size limit for Channel Catfish in Alabama?
Alabama does not publish a state-wide minimum size for Channel Catfish. Check zone-specific rules above.
What is the daily bag limit for Channel Catfish in Alabama?
Daily bag limit for Channel Catfish in Alabama is 1 in Alabama Public Waters, per DCNR.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/25ALAB_LR.pdf
- https://www.outdooralabama.com/fishing/freshwater-fishing-creel-and-size-limits