Waterbody · Alabama
Lake Martin Fishing Regulations 2026
Lake Martin fishing regulations as of 2026-05-08: 28 current rules from DCNR. Anglers target striped bass, largemouth bass, crappie.
Rules (28)
DCNR regulates 28 rules across 4 species at this water.
Largemouth Bass
Guntersville Reservoir
- Min size
- 15"
Harris Reservoir
- Slot min
- 13"
- Slot max
- 16"
It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in total length.
Lewis Smith Reservoir
- Slot min
- 13"
- Slot max
- 15"
It is illegal to possess any largemouth bass, Alabama bass or spotted bass between 13 inches and 15 inches in total length.
Pickwick Reservoir
- Min size
- 15"
R. L. Harris Lake
- Slot min
- 13"
- Slot max
- 16"
Largemouth bass between 13 inches and 16 inches in total length must be returned to the lake unharmed
Town Creek (Tributary Of Guntersville Reservoir)
- Min size
- 15"
Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula)
- Min size
- 14"
Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula) And Its Tributaries
- Min size
- 14"
Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula) Tributaries
- Min size
- 14"
West Point Reservoir
- Min size
- 14"
West Point Reservoir And Its Tributaries
- Min size
- 14"
West Point Reservoir Tributaries
- Min size
- 14"
Crappie
Alabama Public Waters
- Daily bag
- 30
- Min size
- 9"
Aliceville Reservoir
- Min size
- 9"
Pickwick Reservoir
- Min size
- 9"
Weiss Reservoir
- Min size
- 10"
Saltwater Striped Bass
Lake MartinCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Possession
- 2
- Max size
- 22"
- Gear
- No Culling
It shall be unlawful to intentionally cull from the creel any saltwater striped bass from June 15th to October 15th. Culling is defined as removing and releasing a saltwater striped bass from the creel (live well, stringer, basket, bucket, cooler or other container) whether or not it is replaced with another striped bass. that exceed 22 inches in total length in the daily creel limit. It is illegal to possess more than two saltwater striped bass that exceed 22 inches in total length in the daily creel limit.
Striped Bass
Alabama State Waters
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
Only two Striped Bass are allowed within MRD Jurisdiction.
Inland ReservoirOpen
- Status
- Permitted
saltwater restriction removed
Mrd Jurisdiction
- Daily bag
- 2 fish/person
Only two Striped Bass are allowed within MRD Jurisdiction
Waters Of AlabamaCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
Game fish must be immediately returned to the water.
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Lake Martin?
DCNR regulates fishing on Lake Martin.
What species can I target on Lake Martin?
Lake Martin is best known for striped bass, largemouth bass, crappie. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
When was this last updated?
These rules were last verified against DCNR on 2026-05-08. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch. Last verified .