Waterbody · Alabama
Lake Martin Fishing Regulations 2026
Lake Martin fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are striped bass, largemouth bass, crappie. 27 current rules across 4 species from DCNR.
Rules (27)
DCNR regulates 27 rules across 4 species at this water.
Largemouth Bass
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.
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
Walter F. George Reservoir (Lake Eufaula) And Its Tributaries
- Min size
- 14"
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.
Crappie
Alabama statewide
- Daily bag
- 30 fish/day
- Min size
- 9"
Statewide daily creel per 2025-26 Alabama Fishing Digest p.68. Statewide daily creel per 2025-26 Alabama Fishing Digest p.68. Statewide minimum in Alabama public waters; impoundments <500 acres exempt.
Striped Bass
Alabama State Waters
- Daily bag
- 2 fish
Only two Striped Bass are allowed within MRD Jurisdiction.
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.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize DCNR's published content. 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.