Alabama regulations
Crappie (Black & White) Regulations in Alabama 2026
Alabama crappie regulations in 2026: 9″ min size, 30 fish/day bag limit. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from DCNR.
Rules (4)
- Daily bag
- 30 fish/day
- Min size
- 9"
Other Alabama fish regulations
Other regulated species in Alabama with current rule pages — same DCNR source, same verification cadence.
- Largemouth Bass15 rules
- Channel Catfish15 rules
- Speckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout)5 rules
- Stripers (Striped Bass)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
Crappie is also called Crappie (Black & White), Black Crappie, White Crappie. 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 Crappie season in Alabama?
Crappie 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 Crappie in Alabama?
Minimum size for Crappie in Alabama is 10 inches in Weiss Reservoir, per DCNR. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Crappie in Alabama?
Daily bag limit for Crappie in Alabama is 30 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