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The mission of the Marine Resources Division (MRD) is

to manage the State’s marine fishery resources through

research, enforcement and education for the maximum

benefit of the resources and the citizens of Alabama.

To accomplish the mission the Division is comprised of

enforcement, fisheries and administrative sections.

The Enforcement Section consists of 19 State Law

Enforcement Officers primarily tasked with patrolling

Alabama’s shorelines, coastal waters and adjacent federal

waters, enforcing state and federal laws and regulations

relating to the conservation and protection of marine

resources. Officers also enforce State laws relating to

boating safety, hunting and freshwater fishing. They

cooperate extensively with other federal and state

agencies in the coordination of cooperative enforcement

operations, investigative fisheries enforcement activities,

training, public safety, search and rescue and other

natural resource issues.

The Fisheries Section is responsible for making

recommendations regarding fishery-related matters

to managers. To meet this responsibility, fisheries staff

conduct a variety of monitoring programs to gather

data for many species of fish and invertebrates. These

programs are divided into fishery-dependent and

fishery-independent programs. The section also works

with other Gulf of Mexico state and federal agencies,

as well as the public, to collect data through various

projects to describe Alabama’s marine resources and

supply information and recommendations for managing

these resources at state, regional and national levels.

It also oversees a mariculture program located at the

Claude Peteet Mariculture Center (CPMC). Various marine

species have been spawned and/or reared at the CPMC to

support stock enhancement projects, fish movement and

growth studies and mariculture research.

The Administrative Section handles accounting, billing,

payroll, license sales and public inquiries. The Division

staff is housed at two facilities, one on Dauphin Island

and the other in Gulf Shores. Combined, the two facilities

support approximately 70 employees.

AlabamaMarine

Resources Division

Scott Bannon, DirectorP.O. Box 189

Dauphin Island, AL 36528(251) 861-2882

Jason Downey, Chief Enforcement OfficerP.O. Box 189

Dauphin Island, AL 36528(251) 861-2882

Kevin Anson, Fisheries Section ChiefP.O. Drawer 458

Gulf Shores, AL 36547(251) 968-7576

Mobile County.............................(251) 861-2882

Baldwin County...........................(251) 968-7576

24-Hour Enforcement Contact....(251) 476-1256

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The Sport Fish Restoration Program (SFR) provides grant funds

to the states, the District of Columbia and insular areas fish

and wildlife agencies for fishery projects, boating access and

aquatic education. The Program is authorized by the Sport Fish

Restoration Act (Dingell-Johnson DJ) of 1950.

The SFR Program was created to restore and better manage

America’s declining fishery resources and was modeled after

the successful Wildlife Restoration Program. Through the

purchases of fishing equipment, motorboat and small engine

fuels and import duties, the SFR Program is one of the most

successful user pay, user benefit programs.

What is the purpose?n Restoration and management of fish species of material

value for sport-fishing and recreation.

n Provide facilities that create or add to public access for

recreational boating.

n Provide aquatic education to the public to increase

understanding of water resources and associated

aquatic life.

What are eligible projects?n Projects restoring, conserving, managing and enhancing

sport fish having material value for sport or recreation.

n Projects enhancing the public’s understanding of water

resources and aquatic life and assisting them in developing

attitudes toward the aquatic environment.

Where do SFR funds come from?Excise taxes on fishing equipment, motorboat and small

engine fuels, import duties and interest are collected

and appropriated to states and territories from the Sport

Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund. These funds are

apportioned based on a formula which includes land area

and number of paid recreational fishing license holders.

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How to read the tide chart

The tidal predictions provided in this calendar are for reference use only. Due to varying local conditions it should not be used for navigational purposes. Calculations allow for Daylight Savings Time. High and low water predictions are provided by the National Ocean Service.

TIDE HEIGHT AND TIMES

NEAP TIDE DAY

TIDE HEIGHT INDICATORS

Two high and low tides each with little difference between highs and lows

SUNRISE AND SUNSET TIMES ARE SHOWN EACH SUNDAY

MOON PHASELOW TIDE HIGH TIDE

12a.m.

6a.m.

12p.m.

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12a.m.

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12a.m.

Fort Morgan:add 00:05 - highadd 00:17 - low

Fowl River:add 01:32 - highadd 01:40 - low

Bon Secour:add 00:38 - highadd 00:32 - low

Point Clear:add 00:48 - highadd 00:52 - low

Perdido Pass:add 00:17 - highadd 00:19 - low

Mobile River:add 01:48 - highadd 01:48 - low

For the locations listed below, make the following adjustments:

Amplitude line provides a quick visual indicator of tidal stage and height.

What is the Sport Fish Restoration Program?

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Predictions are for Dauphin Island, AL at Fort Gaines.Dauphin Island, AL ................... (30º14.5’N, 88º4.5’W)For Perdido Pass: ...............High Tide: add 17 minutes Low tide: add 19 minutes

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NATIONAL FISH ANDWILDLIFE FOUNDATION

ALABAMA WILDLIFEFEDERATION

ALABAMA REEFFOUNDATION

ALABAMA CHARTERFISHING ASSOCIATION

DR. STEPHENSZEDLMAYERDR. SEAN

POWERSCCA ALABAMA

ALABAMAPOINTROMAR BEACH

GULF STATEPARK PAVILLION

Alabama Inshore Reef System andCoastal Boating Access PointsFor more information, visit www.outdooralabama.com/boating/coastal-alabama-boating-access.

AMRD Jurisdiction

Circalittoral Reefs

Gas Platform Reefs

Existing Reef

Nearshore Reef Zones

Public Boat Ramp

Private Boat Ramp

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SNAPPER CHECK INFORMATION CAN BE REPORTED THROUGH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:n By smartphone using the Outdoor AL app. The app is available for IOS and Android devices at respective app stores.n Online at www.outdooralabama.com

MANDATORYREPORTING

USE THE OUTDOOR AL APP TO SNAPPER CHECK!

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Saltwater Tagging Program

Example of an AMRD Tag

The Alabama Marine Resources Division is conducting studies of reef fish. Biological staff from the Division will be tagging a variety of reef fish species including snappers, groupers, triggerfish, jacks, grunts and porgies. The Division’s tags are a yellow streamer applied just below the fish’s dorsal fin, in the left “shoulder.” Text printed on the tag says “AL MARINE RESOURCES” with a 4-digit tag number and the Division’s fish tag website.

Below is a list of other agencies with tagging programs along our gulf coast. Each program has specific data

needs so be sure to check the tag and match to the appropriate program.

IF YOU CATCH A TAGGED FISHIN ALABAMA WATERSRECORD THE FOLLOWING CAPTURE INFORMATION:• Fish species, tag number, date of capture, fish length at the fork of

the tail to the nearest 1/8 inch, specific catch location (GPS coordinates

preferred), bottom depth, and type of capture if known.

• When releasing any fish, do NOT remove the streamer tag. Repeat

captures of the same fish are possible. Simply record any of the above

information about the fish that you are able to capture.

• Note any unusual circumstances regarding the catch

(Ex: predator interactions, etc.).

• Pictures are welcome!

To learn more about tagging programs, visit outdooralabama.com/SWTAGPROGRAM.

CURRENT FISH TAG PROGRAMS

Illustration: Diane Rome Peebles, Provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Marine Fisheries Management

Tag Located Near Dorsal Fin

Barb / Dart Head

Streamer or “Tag”

Unique Tag NumberOrganization / Phone Number / Website

ORGANIZATION TAG COLOR IN SEASON LEGAL SIZE

OUT OF SEASON LESS LEGAL

SIZE

REMOVE TAG?

KEEPCARCASS?

DATE & TIME SPECIES TAG

NO.FISH

LENGTHFISH

WEIGHT GPS COOR. CONTACT INFO. REWARD

ADCNR / MRD Yellow Keep & Report Release & Report YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES [email protected] 251-968-7576 NONE

Auburn University Red or Black Keep & Report1 Release & Report NO YES2 YES YES YES YES NO YES3 251-990-4858 $1505

CCAA ( Partnership w/ USouthAL)

Orange or Green Keep & Report Release & Report NO YES YES YES YES YES NO YES www.tags.usouthal.edu

800-372-5980 t-shirt / hat

Harta Research Institute Yellow Keep & Report Release & Report YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES4snappercount@harteresearchinstitute.

org361-825-2525

Reward until 12/31/2019

USouthAL Fisheries & Ecology Lab

Various Green /

GrayKeep & Report Release & Report NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES www.tags.usouthal.edu

800-372-5980 t-shirt / hat

USouthAL / AU High Dollar Red Snapper & Gray

TriggerfishYellow Keep & Report Release & Report YES NO YES YES YES YES YES YES4 [email protected]

855-818-9983 $2506

CCAA (Partnership w/ USouthAL) Cobia SAT. Tags

Black and Grey Keep & Report Release & Report NO YES YES YES YES YES YES YES www.tags.usouthal.edu

800-372-5980 t-shirt / hat

1 If a tagged shark is captured, it is requested to return shark alive with tag intact.

2 Keep tag attached to fish. Gut cavity may contain transmitter.3 GPS Coordinates OR area on website map4 Include port of departure

5 $150 reward for fish carcass + tag. No reward for tag info from sharks.6 $250 reward for fish tag. Tag must be kept and mailed to

receive reward.

SALTWATER LICENSE FEES

ALABAMA LOUISIANA FLORIDA ALL OTHERS

ANNUAL $24.35 $91.10 $48.10 $52.20

TRIP $10.15 $28.85 $30.10 $28.85

PIER $6.40 $11.85 $11.85 $11.85

SPEARFISHING $6.00 $8.50 $8.50 $8.50

DISABLED $3.05 N/A N/A N/A

DISABLED VETERANS (20%) $3.15 N/A N/A N/A

GULF REEF FISHENDORSEMENT $10.00 $10.00 $10.00 $10.00

n Annual and seven-day trip licenses are available for residents and non-residents.

n Note: Annual licenses expire August 31 of each year.

n Seven-day trip licenses are effective for 168 consecutive hours from the date and time of purchase.

n The saltwater fishing license is required for angling with rod and reel, artificial bait, lure, gig, cast net, bow, recreational crab traps and spearfishing.

n * Alabama residents 65 and older, lifetime saltwater license holders, and those fishing from licensed public fishing piers must be registered with the Alabama Saltwater Angler Registry (www.outdooralabama.com/saltwater-registry). This registry is FREE.

n Gulf Reef Fish Endorsement will be required for any person possessing, taking or attempting to take any gulf reef fish species listed in Rule 220-3-.46. This endorsement is required for all resident and non-resident anglers 16 years of age and older, and includes: disabled, veterans appreciation, 65 and older, lifetime license holders, pier licenses, annual saltwater licenses, trip licenses, commercial fisherman, and charter boats.

A saltwater fishing license is required for all persons fishing or possessing fish in saltwater areas of Alabama. Residents and nonresidents under the age of 16 are exempt. Residents age 65 and over are exempt.* Residents may fish from a licensed public fishing pier in the inside waters without purchasing a fishing license.

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Commonly Caught Alabama Reef Fishes

GRAY SNAPPER (BLACK/MANGROVE)

This is one of the few snappers found in shallow estuarine waters. Individuals may mingle with

aggregates of pinfish or pigfish around wharfs.

GAG GROUPERMost “black grouper” from the Gulf are really gags. The placement of artificial reefs in shal-low shelf waters of the Gulf in recent years

has greatly enhanced the gag grouper fishery.

RED SNAPPERThe Gulf of Mexico is the center of abundance

for northern red snapper. This is one of the Gulf’s most important fish species; about 13 million

pounds are taken in United States waters annually. Its esteemed reputation as one of the finest food

fishes in the world is well deserved.

LANE SNAPPERThe color of the lane snapper is the

quick way to distinguish it from other snappers. It is a rich red color with 8-10 yellow-gold parallel horizontal stripes

along the side, and a large black diffuse spot under the dorsal fin.

RED GROUPERRed groupers are most abundant in the eastern

Gulf of Mexico. Most specimens taken by charter boat fishermen are in the 2- to 5-pound class, but red grouper may exceed 2 feet and 30 pounds. It is one of the more popular and commonly caught

grouper species of the Gulf.

GRAY TRIGGERFISHThe gray triggerfish is a wide-ranging fish in the western Atlantic. It is a very fine food fish, and is

also a valuable commercial species.

VERMILION SNAPPER (BEELINER)

This snapper favors rocky reefs in moderate to deep shelf areas. Groups amass on flatter tops

of reefs or along gentler sloping reefs, avoiding steep drop-offs and ledges.

ATLANTIC SPADEFISHSpadefish are superb eating, and when the right

spot is found along with a school in the right mood, a nice catch of pound-weight spadefish is a

real possibility.

GREAT BARRACUDABarracudas are voracious predators and hunt using a classic example

of lie-in-wait or ambush. They rely on surprise and short bursts of speed (up to 30mph!) to overrun their prey.

SCAMPThere is no doubt that scamp is one of the most

highly esteemed food fishes in the Gulf. When served at the finest seafood restaurants, it commands a price comparable to red snapper or pompano.

GREATER AMBERJACKThere are four varieties of amberjack: greater amber-jack, lesser amberjack, Almaco jack, and banded rud-

derfish. Federal and state minimum sizes on amberjacks make it imperative that you release any little jacks of

whose identification you’re not absolutely certain.

Commonly Caught Inshore and Coastal Pelagic Fishes

FLORIDA POMPANOThe Florida pompano commands the

highest price per pound of any marine food fish in the continental U.S. Favorite foods are small shelled animals living in

the upper layers of sandy bottoms.

KING MACKERELThe largest of the mackerels in our region, reaching 6

feet in length and up to 80 pounds. Throughout most of the Gulf, the king is a favorite offshore game fish.

COBIA (LING)Cobia are attracted to large objects, including

buoys, ships, sharks, turtles, and giant rays. This fish has many common names including cobia, cabio, ling,

lemon fish and crabeater.

SHEEPSHEADOne of the largest members of the porgy family, sometimes exceeding 2 feet and 10 pounds. Though difficult to clean, its mild flavor rates high on the list of Gulf fishes. The gray-black vertical bars on its

side make it easy to identify.

TRIPLETAIL (BLACKFISH)One way to catch is by using long cane poles and live bait, lowering the bait

within a perimeter of pilings, buoys or other obstructions. If nothing strikes in

a few minutes, it’s on the next spot.

SPANISH MACKERELSpanish mackerel are fast-moving, voracious

predators favoring shallow shelf waters. Sardines, especially anchovies, are their main staple, and

their presence and abundance is often reflected by that of the anchovy schools.

BLUEFISHBlues prefer shallow water near drop-offs from shoals and banks and are especially susceptible to flashy lures and spoons. Be careful: bluefish can easily remove a finger, bone and all, in a

single, clean snap.

SAND & SILVER SEATROUT(WHITE TROUT)

Small for sportfish, usually topping out at about 14 to 16 inches, and a couple of pounds, they are highly regarded for their sporting nature and flesh quality. Lumped together, they are

known locally as “white trout.”

RED DRUM (REDFISH)One of the largest drums, often exceeding a yard in length and 30-40 pounds. Big “bull” reds prefer offshore waters or deeper waters of estuaries, but younger “rat” reds frequent the shallows near piers and jetties. They prefer shellfish, but

will not pass up a good chunk of fish if offered.

SPOTTED SEATROUT (SPECKLED TROUT)

Spotted seatrout feed primarily on fishes and larger shellfish. Because they rely on vicious rapid first

strikes to dismember their prey, they are noted as heavy hitters on artificial lures.

ATLANTIC CROAKERThe flesh is of high quality, far superior to its

reputation as only a mediocre panfish. Its name is derived from the croaking sound generated by the

vibrating of a gas-filled swim bladder.

Illustrations: Diane Rome Peebles, Provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Marine Fisheries Management

Recreational Size and Creel Limits for Alabama State WatersSPECIES SIZE LIMIT DAILY CREEL LIMIT

Sheepshead 12” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 10 per person

Spotted Seatrout 15” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 6 per person

22” max TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 1 oversized fish allowed

Red Drum (Redfish) 16” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 3 per person

26” max TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 1 oversized fish allowed

Cobia (Ling) 36” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 2 per person

King Mackerel 24” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 3 per person

Spanish Mackerel none 15 per person

Florida Pompano 12” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 3 per person

Tripletail (Blackfish) 18” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 3 per person

Flounder 6 14” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 5 per person

Striped Bass 1 16” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 2 per person 1

Greater Amberjack 2 34” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 1 per person

Lesser Amberjack 14” - 22” FORK LENGTH (FL) 3

Banded Rudderfish 14” - 22” FORK LENGTH (FL) 3

Yellowfin Tuna 27” min CURVED FORK LENGTH no creel limit

Bigeye Tuna 27” min CURVED FORK LENGTH no creel limit

Gag Grouper 2, 4 24” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 2 per person 4

Red Grouper 2, 4 20” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 2 per person 4

REGULATIONSAll fishing regulations are subject to change so before going fishing check with the Marine Resources Division for any changes:

Gulf Shores ................................... (251) 968-7576

Dauphin Island ............................. (251) 861-2882

www.outdooralabama.com

REPORT VIOLATIONSMarine Resources Division .......... (251) 476-1256

FISH MEASUREMENTTL = TOTAL LENGTHFL = FORK LENGTHCFL = CURVED FORK LENGTH

USE THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES TO DETERMINE THE LENGTH OF A FISH:

1. For total length (TL) place the fish on a flat surface with jaw closed. Squeeze tail together and turn it in such a way to obtain maximum total length.

2. For fork length (FL) measure in a straight line from the tip of snout to deepest notch in tail.

3. For curved fork length (CFL - tunas only) measure using flexible rule from tip of upper jaw to deepest notch in tail.

SPECIES SIZE LIMIT DAILY CREEL LIMIT

Black Grouper 2, 4 24” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 4 per person 4

Yellowfin Grouper 2, 4 20” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 4 per person 4

Scamp 2, 4 16” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 4 per person 4

Snappers 2

Red 16” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 2 per person

Gray (mangrove, black) 12” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 10 per person

Vermilion (beeliner) 10” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 10 per person

Lane 8” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) 3

Gray Triggerfish 2 15” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 1 per person 3

Tarpon 60” min TOTAL LENGTH (TL) $61 tag required to harvest each tarpon

Mullet none 5

Sharks

Atlantic Sharpnose, Bonnethead

none 1 per person per day

Hammerhead, Great 78” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 1 per person per day

Hammerhead, Smooth 78” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 1 per person per day

Hammerhead, Scalloped 78” min FORK LENGTH (FL) 1 per person per day

Mako, Shortfin 71” min FORK LENGTH (FL) (M) 1 per person per day

83” min FORK LENGTH (FL) (F)

All Other Shark Species 54” (FL) (30” dressed) 1 per person per day

T O T A L L E N G T H = T L

F O R K L E N G T H = F L

C U R V E D F O R K L E N G T H = C F L

1 Only two striped bass are allowed within Marine Resources Division jurisdiction.2 Alabama state waters open and close along with federal regulations.3 There is a twenty (20) fish aggregate creel limit for reef fish species for which there is no other creel limit.4 Mixed species grouper aggregate creel limit: 4 per person (No more than 2 red grouper and no more than 2

gag grouper included in aggregate).5 Oct. 24 - Dec. 31, 25 mullet per person from the shoreline or 25 per boat. No mullet by cast net or snagging

in Theodore Industrial Canal, Dog River, Fowl River and their tributaries.6 The taking or possession of flounder from Nov. 1 - 30 is prohibited.

PROHIBITED SPECIES: Goliath Grouper (Jewfish), Nassau Grouper, Atlantic Angel Shark, Bigeye Sand Tiger,

Bigeye Thresher Shark, Bignose Shark, Caribbean Reef Shark, Caribbean Sharpnose Shark, Galapogos Shark,

Narrowtooth Shark, Night Shark, Sevengill Shark, Bigeye Sixgill Shark, Dusky Shark, Longfin Mako Shark,

Sand Tiger Shark, Basking Shark, Whale Shark, White Shark, Nurse Shark, Smalltail Shark, Smalltooth Sawfish,

Largetooth Sawfish, Spotted Eagle Ray, Atlantic Manta, Sixgill Shark, Silky Shark, Sandbar Shark (unless the

fisherman possesses a NOAA Fisheries sandbar shark research permit). www.fisheries.noaa.gov/rules-and-an-

nouncements/bulletins

ALL FISH MUST BE LANDED WITH THE HEAD AND FINS INTACT

Illustration: Diane Rome Peebles, Provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Marine Fisheries Management

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SPANISH MACKEREL

n Lateral line gradually slopes from the top edge of gill to the tail.

n First (spiny) dorsal fin has a prominent black patch.

n All sizes have distinct yellow spots along the body.

SPANISH MACKERELSIZE LIMIT: None in Alabama waters; 12-inch fork length in federal waters.

CREEL LIMIT: 15 fish per person; same for Alabama and federal waters.

KING MACKEREL

n Lateral line takes an abrupt drop at mid-body.

n First (spiny) dorsal fin is a uniform grayish color. As both species usually keep this fin folded back in a groove, this difference is not always apparent.

n Fish up to 30 inches have brassy or greenish colored spots.

SPANISH MACKEREL AND JUVENILE KING MACKERELHOW TO TELL THEM APART

KING MACKEREL (Juvenile is shown)SIZE LIMIT: Minimum 24-inch fork length

CREEL LIMIT: 3 per person

Abrupt drop in lateral line at mid-body

Both young King Mackerel and Spanish Mackerel have a similar shape and coloration. Because these fish often school together and feed on similar prey, anglers should know how to identify each species because size and creel limits vary.

Anglers usually rely too much on the presence of spots to identify Spanish and King Mackerels. Because of this mis-take, the following are common violations:

n Possession of undersized king mackerel n Possession of more than two kings per angler

Prominent black patch (flag) on first dorsal fin Gradually sloping

lateral line

Fork length measurement is from the tip of the snout to the fork of the tail (caudal fin)

First dorsal fin is a uniform grayish color

Illustrations: Diane Rome Peebles, Provided by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Division of Marine Fisheries Management

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SPECIAL REPORTING CONTACTS

MANATEE SIGHTINGSDauphin Island Sea Lab’s Manatee Sighting NetworkCall: 1-866-493-5803Email: [email protected]: manatee.disl.org

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:n Date and time of sightingn Location of sightingn Contact information of reporting partyn Number of animals and approximate sizen Any distinguishing marks or scarsn What they were doingn How they were spottedn Volunteer photos (if taken)

FISH KILLSAlabama Marine Resources DivisionDauphin Island ....................... (251) 861-2882Gulf Shores ............................. (251) 968-7576

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:n Date and time fish kill was observedn Location of fish killn Contact information of reporting partyn Species of fish involvedn Approximate number of fish

TURTLE STRANDINGSAlabama Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage NetworkCall 1-866-732-8878

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:n Contact information of reporting partyn Date and time of strandingn Exact location of strandingn Health of the animal (alive or dead)n General description of the animal

DOLPHINS AND WHALES Alabama’s Marine Mammal Stranding NetworkCall 1-877-942-5343

INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:n Contact information of reporting partyn Date and time of strandingn Exact location of strandingn Estimated size of the animaln General description of the animal

CREDIT: THE OCEAN AGENCY

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SPECIES LOCAL NAME ANGLER HOMETOWN DATE CAUGHT WEIGHT

Amberjack, Greater Amberjack Brian S. Andrews Citronelle, Al 8/2/19 132lbs 12.8ozs

Angelfish, Blue Same Lilli Cooper Waverly, Ia 7/28/18 3lbs 9.28ozs

Barracuda, Great Barracuda Steven Hawkins Mobile, Al 7/15/05 52lbs 4ozs

Barrelfish Same Rickie David Posey Deatsville, Al 7/12/09 25lbs 6ozs

Bass, Longtail Same Dayna Bowles Duncan, Ok 3/19/10 5lbs 14ozs

Bass, Striped Striper Billy Henderson Fairfield, Al 6/22/76 55lbs 0ozs

Bigeye Bigeye Snapper Yano Francis Serra Coden, Al 6/28/06 3lbs 2ozs

Bluefish Same Alicia Walimaa Meridian, Ms 6/5/04 17lbs 4ozs

Bonito, Atlantic Same Joe Zolczynski Fairhope, Al 12/31/94 5lbs 5ozs

Brotula, Bearded Same Michael T. Dowdy Mobile, Al 8/9/97 19lbs 8ozs

Catfish, Gafftopsail Gafftop Christian E. Butts Pace, Fl 10/30/15 12lbs 7.4ozs

Catfish, Hardhead Seacat Cole Reed Kleffman Seymour, In 10/9/18 3lbs 3oz

Chub, Bermuda Same Sherman Smith Silverhill, Al 6/17/06 10lbs 5ozs

Chub, Yellow Same Thomas D. Jones Daphne, Al 10/22/03 7lbs 4ozs

Cobia Ling Benjamin Elberry Fairey Pensacola, Fl 4/18/95 117lbs 7ozs

Creolefish, Atlantic Creolefish Robert Jordan Barnhill Robertsdale, Al 7/7/18 3lbs 5 ozs

Croaker, Atlantic Croaker Carl N. Billings Mobile, Al 8/26/00 5lbs 8ozs

Cutlassfish, Atlantic Ribbonfish John Robert Frain Cumming, Ga 6/5/15 3lbs 5ozs

Cubbyu Same Caroline Ann Ennis Gulf Breeze, Fl 7/13/13 2lbs 3.7ozs

Doctorfish Same Pavel Malancea Robertsdale, Al 9/13/07 1lb 4ozs

Dogfish, Smooth Same Dick Paul Gulf Shores, Al 5/24/16 17lbs 11.20ozs

Dolphinfish Dolphin/Mahi Mahi Ashton Troy Mabire Pensacola, Fl 5/26/07 65lbs 8ozs

Dolphinfish, Pompano Same Tyler M. Kennedy Mobile, Al 6/30/12 4lbs 2ozs

Drum, Black Black Drum Robert Dean Disney Irvington, Al 4/20/02 61lbs 0ozs

Drum, Red Redfish Al Mead Theodore, Al 7/19/13 45lbs 9ozs

Eel, Spotted Spoon-Nose Same Brad Andre' Spanish Fort, Al 7/12/08 1lb 4ozs

Escolar Same John Charles Mccann Loganville, Ga 6/8/08 69lbs 10ozs

Filefish, Unicorn Same Willie Lee Brown Sr. Birmingham, Al 10/12/91 8lbs 8ozs

Flounder, Southern Same Pete C. Melech Mobile, Al 10/15/75 13lbs 3ozs

Grouper, Black Same David Mark Possien Northport, Al 8/11/12 106lbs 3.2ozs

Grouper, Gag Gag Jere Austill, Jr. Mobile, Al 1963 74lbs 8ozs

Grouper, Red Same Michael Dale Sargent, Jr. Fulton, Mo 3/23/02 34lbs 9.6ozs

Grouper, Scamp Scamp Robert Andrew Conklin Mobile, Al 7/22/00 29lbs 10ozs

Grouper, Snowy Same Tyler M. Kennedy Mobile, Al 3/1/14 68lbs 7ozs

Grouper, Warsaw Warsaw Michael J. Driver Pensacola, Fl 7/18/81 226lbs 0ozs

Grouper, Yellowedge Same Tyler M. Kennedy Mobile, Al 6/30/12 48lbs 9.28ozs

Grouper, Yellowmouth Same Bradley Tinney Vestavia, Al 4/27/19 12lbs 6.72ozs

Hake, Gulf Same Dick Paul Gulf Shores, Al 9/25/16 5lbs 13.6ozs

Hake, Southern Same Jack L. Gaines Ii Dauphin Island, Al 4/23/06 3lbs 4.48ozs

Hind, Red Same William Holmes Hill Mobile, Al 7/17/87 2lbs 14ozs

Alabama Record Saltwater Fish - 2019

Hind, Rock Same Daniel "Eli" Campbell Mobile, Al 7/17/12 3lbs 7.2ozs

Hind, Speckled Same Braxton Brion Hardin Northport, Al 5/28/11 39lbs 13ozs

Hogfish, Spanish Same Garrett Thomas Akridge Mobile, Al 8/29/15 1lb 8.96ozs

Hogfish, Spotfin Same Bo Keough Orange Beach, Al 2/16/18 1lb 1.2ozs

Jack, Almaco Same Harry Mac Barnes Montgomery, Al 5/10/02 47lbs 8ozs

Jack, Crevalle Cavalla Joseph Condry Pope Iv Alabaster, Al 10/31/14 40lbs 2ozs

Jack, Horse-Eye Same Curtis Neal Foster Mobile, Al 7/7/17 27lbs 8ozs

Kingfish, Gulf/Southern Whiting/Ground Mullet Lamont Rigney Eight Mile, Al 4/9/01 2lbs 16ozs

Ladyfish Skipjack Clinton A. Collier Coden, Al 9/26/14 4lbs 10.6 ozs

Lionfish, Red Same Travis Wayne Pressor Mulberry, Tn 6/1/16 2lbs 13.76ozs

Lizardfish, Inshore Same Taylor Andrepont Lafayette, La 11/21/17 1lb 0ozs

Lookdown Same Terrell Keith Smith Mobile, Al 8/24/97 2lbs 2ozs

Mackerel, King Same Jeremy Alan Goldman Dauphin Island, Al 7/20/14 69lbs 15.84ozs

Mackerel, Spanish Same Linton Larry Matthews Mobile, Al 10/19/93 8lbs 12ozs

Marlin, Blue Same Chris Ferrara Baton Rouge, La 7/12/13 845lbs 13ozs

Marlin, White Same James Ashley Walters Satsuma, Al 5/24/97 98lbs 13ozs

Moonfish, Atlantic Moonfish Nathan Gage Sedgeway Wilmer, Al 6/29/19 1lbs 8ozs

Mullet, Striped Mullet Jakson Ira Newton Monroeville, Al 7/8/19 1lb 15ozs

Oilfish Same James Allen Coker, Jr. Mobile, Al 7/24/16 55lbs 2ozs

Permit Same Jerry W. Morgan, Jr. Fort Scott, Ks 7/29/13 3lbs 12.8ozs

Pigfish Same Jeffrey Eisemann O'fallow, Il 7/5/16 2lbs 4.6ozs

Pinfish Same Roy "Tojo" White Coden, Al 5/15/01 3lbs 2ozs

Pomfret, Bigscale Same Addison Gilley Orange Beach, Al 7/28/19 121lbs 11.6ozs

Pomfret, Keeltail Same Logan J. Green Gulf Shores, Al 8/14/19 28lbs 11.8ozs

Pompano, African Same Rodney Michael Dutton Mobile, Al 9/9/89 39lbs 7ozs

Pompano, Florida Pompano Patricia Lynn Cluck Foley, Al 4/28/10 6lbs 13ozs

Porgy, Knobbed Same Tim Shirley Dothan, Al 4/20/08 2lbs 15.68ozs

Porgy, Red White Snapper Jeremy Collings Theodore, Al 4/2/11 7lbs 10.6ozs

Porgy, Whitebone Porgy Paul Saxton Wilcoxson Russellville, Al 8/4/16 6lbs 1oz

Puffer, Smooth Same Brett L. Russell, Sr. Gulf Shores, Al 4/2/13 10lbs 3ozs

Rosefish, Blackbelly Same Neal Foster Mobile, Al 7/13/12 4lbs 1oz

Roughy, Big Same Lance Smith Lithia Springs, Ga 6/6/14 5lbs 0ozs

Runner, Blue Hardtail Stacey Michele Moiren Mobile, Al 6/28/97 11lbs 2.4ozs

Runner, Rainbow Same Laken Nicole Sullivan Lynn Haven, Fl 9/10/06 19lbs 9ozs

Sailfish Same R. L. Meador, Jr. Birmingham, Al 1974 81lbs 0ozs

Scorpionfish, Spiny Cheek Same Ike Farmer Salem, Al 5/24/14 4lbs 4ozs

Scorpionfish, Spotted Same Curtis Neal Foster Mobile, Al 7/19/15 3lbs 14ozs

Sea Bass, Black Same Steve W. Edwards Marianna, Ar 7/31/00 3lbs 2ozs

Searobin, Blackwing Sea Robin Cecilia Danielle Musselwhite Irvington, Al 4/24/05 1lb 13ozs

Seatrout, Sand/Silver White Trout Anthony "Ryan" Conklin Coden, Al 7/12/97 6lbs 10.56ozs

Seatrout, Spotted Speck Willford Ducherme Orange Beach, Al 5/6/80 12lbs 4ozs

Shark, Atlantic Sharpnose Same Craig Mironchuck Bauxite, Ar 5/12/06 16lbs 3ozs

Shark, Bull Same Jeff Moore Birmingham, Al 6/10/15 448lbs 4ozs

Alabama Record Saltwater Fish - 2019 (Continued)

Shark, Lemon Same Terry L. Smith Mobile, Al 7/21/95 278lbs 8ozs

Shark, Shortfin Mako Same Larry A. Johnson Orange Beach, Al 8/20/78 737lbs 0ozs

Shark, Tiger Same Larry Gene Eberly Gulf Shores, Al 6/24/90 988lbs 8ozs

Sharksucker Same Bill Arnold Cantonment, Fl 6/4/16 8lbs 7.84ozs

Sheepshead Same Patric Garmeson Daphne, Al 3/29/19 13lbs 14ozs

Snapper, Cubera Same Ladon Swann Coden, Al 8/14/15 94lbs 3ozs

Snapper, Dog Same Mike E. Nelson Orange Beach, Al 7/22/18 16lbs 4ozs

Snapper, Gray Mangrove/Black Pam Ward Fairhope, Al 5/16/07 18lbs 0ozs

Snapper, Lane Same Scott E. Jordan Saraland, Al 7/15/11 8lbs 1oz

Snapper, Mutton Same Marcus Bryant Semmes, Al 6/25/06 20lbs 12ozs

Snapper, Red Same Melvin E. Dunn, Jr. Theodore, Al 6/1/02 44lbs 12ozs

Snapper, Silk Same Robert Brett Rutledge Mobile, Al 9/10/16 9lbs 0ozs

Snapper, Vermilion Beeliner John W. Doss Theodore, Al 5/31/87 7lbs 3ozs

Snapper, Yellowtail Same Jeremy Findley Maylene, Al 7/5/11 6lbs 15ozs

Spadefish, Atlantic Spadefish Ashley Nichole Osburn Wilmer, Al 7/14/07 8lbs 8ozs

Spearfish, Longbill Spearfish Valerie P. Johnson Fairhope, Al 1976 53lbs 0ozs

Squirrelfish Same Michael Simmons Conway, Ar 8/4/06 1lb 1oz

Stargazer, Southern Same Michael Bryant Mobile, Al 4/13/06 6lbs 4.5ozs

Stingray, Roughtail Same Dan R. Midgette Semmes, Al 8/6/00 160lbs 0ozs

Stingray, Southern Same Gordon Grady Mcglawn Aliceville, Al 7/26/07 151lbs 3.2ozs

Swordfish Broadbill Wendell L. Sawyer, Jr. Mobile, Al 9/16/06 448lbs 0ozs

Tarpon Same Billy Wildberger Mobile, Al 8/15/92 203lbs 0ozs

Tilefish Northern Dick Paul Pensacola, Fl 4/23/14 35lbs 5.6ozs

Tilefish, Blueline Same Joe Fresolone Mobile, Al 6/1/14 10lbs 14ozs

Tilefish, Goldface Golden-Eyed Jeffrey M. Dodd Trenton, Tn 7/18/19 5lbs 7ozs

Tilefish, Sand Tilefish Tommy Wiles Alabaster, Al 6/9/16 2lbs 3ozs

Toadfish, Gulf Oyster Fish Andrew Montgomery Mobile, Al 8/13/05 2lbs 8ozs

Toadfish, Leopard Same James Myrick Sand Rock, Al 10/1/06 4lbs 3ozs

Tomtate Ruby Red Lips Lauren Ogle Muncie, In 8/1/14 1lb 4.8ozs

Triggerfish, Gray Triggerfish Robby Myers Axis, Al 5/31/93 13lbs 8ozs

Triggerfish, Ocean Same Chad R. Hilton Gulfport, Ms 8/10/13 7lbs 10ozs

Triggerfish, Queen Same Jake Taffaro, Jr. Elberta, Al 7/6/99 7lbs 8ozs

Tripletail Blackfish Bob Barnes Bayou La Batre, Al 1976 37lbs 5ozs

Tuna, Bigeye Same Bobby Abernathy Merryville, La 10/26/14 236lbs 0ozs

Tuna, Blackfin Same David Denicola Colts Neck, Nj 4/11/14 43lbs 5.12ozs

Tuna, Bluefin Same John Engquist Baton Rouge, La 6/3/06 829lbs 6ozs

Tuna, Skipjack Same Strom Smith Ocean Springs, Ms 8/31/13 32lbs 6.4ozs

Tuna, Yellowfin Same Matthew Paul Eusner Ashland, Ky 6/3/06 221lbs 7.2ozs

Tunny, Little Bonito W.a. March, Jr. Mobile, Al 1956 21lbs 0ozs

Wahoo Same David Matthew Sumrall Mobile, Al 5/6/06 123lbs 6ozs

Wreckfish Same Doug Mallonee Semmes, Al 5/30/06 68lbs 6ozs

ALABAMA DEPT. OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES64 N Union StreetMontgomery, AL 36130www.outdooralabama.com

COMMISSIONER’S OFFICEChristopher M. Blankenship, CommissionerEdward F. Poolos, Deputy Commissioner(334) 242-3486

STATE LANDS DIVISIONPatti McCurdy, Director(334) 242-3484

STATE PARKS DIVISIONGreg Lein, Director(334) 242-3334www.alapark.com

WILDLIFE & FRESHWATER FISHERIES DIVISIONCharles Sykes, Director(334) 242-3465

WFF DISTRICT 5 OFFICE30571 Five Rivers BlvdSpanish Fort, AL 36527(251) 626-5474

WEEKS BAY NATIONAL ESTUARINE RESEARCH RESERVEL.G. Adams, Manager11300 U.S. Hwy. 98Fairhope, AL 36532(251) 928-9792www.weeksbayreserve.com

MARINE RESOURCES DIVISIONScott Bannon, DirectorP.O. Box 189Dauphin Island, AL 36528(251) 861-2882

Major Jason DowneyChief Enforcement OfficerMobile County(251) 861-2882

CLAUDE PETEET MARICULTURE CENTERKevin Anson, Chief Marine BiologistP.O. Drawer 458Gulf Shores, AL 36547(251) 968-7576

ALABAMA LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY / MARINE PATROL SOUTHERN DIVISION27557 Larry C. Kelley LaneOrange Beach, AL 365611 (888) 903-2583

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND INDUSTRIES(334) 240-7171www.agi.alabama.gov

ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT(334) 271-7700www.adem.state.al.us

ALABAMA DEPARTMENTOF PUBLIC HEALTH(800) 252-1818www.alabamapublichealth.gov

ALABAMA BUREAUOF TOURISM & TRAVEL1 (800) ALABAMAwww.alabama.travel

GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF ALABAMA & STATE OIL & GAS BOARD(205) 349-2852www.gsa.state.al.us

BON SECOUR NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGEU.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICE(251) 540-7720www.fws.gov/bonsecour U.S. FISH & WILDLIFE SERVICEDAPHNE FIELD OFFICE(251) 441-5181www.fws.gov/daphne

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMYMOBILE DISTRICT-CORPS OF ENGINEERSRegulatory Branch (Permits) - (251) 690-2658Wetlands Permits - (251) 694-3776Map Sales - (251) 441-5631www.sam.usace.army.mil

U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY – REGION IV(404) 562-9900www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-epa-region-4-southeast

NOAA FISHERIESSOUTHEAST REGIONAL OFFICE(727) 824-5301www.sero.nmfs.noaa.gov

NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION SERVICE(334) 887-4581www.al.nrcs.usda.gov

ALABAMA WILDLIFE FEDERATION3050 Lanark RoadMillbrook, AL 36054(800) 822-9453www.alabamawildlife.org ALABAMA WILDLIFE CENTEROak Mountain State Park100 Terrace DrivePelham, AL 35124(205) 663-7930 (office)(205) 663-7930 ext. 2 (hotline)www.awrc.org WEEKS BAY FOUNDATION11401 U.S. Highway 98Fairhope, AL 36532(251) 990-5004www.weeksbay.org

COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION - ALABAMA(251) 478-3474www.ccaalabama.org

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF ALABAMA2100 1st Ave. North, Suite 500Birmingham, AL 35203(250) 251-1155www.nature.org/alabama MISSISSIPPI ALABAMA SEA GRANT CONSORTIUM(251) 861-3018www.masgc.org

MOBILE BAY NATIONAL ESTUARY PROGRAM(251) 431-6409www.mobilebaynep.com

MOBILE COUNTY WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION ASSOC.P.O. Box 16063Mobile, AL 36616(251) 343-6711www.mcwca.org MOBILE BAYKEEPER450C Government St.Mobile, AL 36602251-433-4BAYwww.mobilebaykeeper.org

ALABAMA ENVIRONMENTAL COUNCIL2014 Sixth Avenue North, Suite 200Birmingham, AL 35203(205) 322-3126www.aeconline.org

ALABAMA COASTAL FOUNDATION250 Conti StreetMobile, AL 36602(251) 990-6002www.joinacf.org

MARINE TOWING INFORMATION

MARINE SAFETY INFORMATION

United States Coast Guard – Sector Mobile1500 15th Street, Brookley ComplexMobile, AL 36615

PRIMARY PHONE: (251) 441-5720

EMERGENCY PHONE: (251) 441-6211

EMERGENCY RADIO: VHF 16

homeport.uscg.mil/mobile

Sea Tow - Mobile(251) 973-0345

BoatUS Towing1-800-391-4869

PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS

FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGENCIES

OTHER STATE AGENCIES

CONSERVATION CONTACTS

The permitted reef zones off the coast of Alabama comprise the largest artificial reef program in the United States. The multiple permit zones consist of 1,062 square miles of permitted bottoms containing nearly 2,000 public reef structures and 9,000 privately permitted structures. The program initially began in the 1950s and contains reefs made of a variety of cleaned and approved materials including bridge spans, ships, army tanks, dry docks, farm equipment, pre-fabricated reef balls/pyramids, repurposed concrete and decommissioned oil and gas platforms. The reef zone provides habitat for corals, barnacles, sponges, crabs, urchins, worms, baitfish and reef fish.

Alabama’s OffshoreArtificial Reef Zones

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1. Alabama Wildlife Federation

2. National Fish & Wildlife Foundation

3. Coastal Conservation Association of Alabama

4. Dr. Sean Powers5. Dr. Stephen Szedlmayer6. Alabama Charter

Fishing Association7. Alabama Gulf Coast

Reef & Restoration Foundation

8. R.V. Minton West9. R.V. Minton East10. Dr. Robert (Bob) Shipp11. Hugh Swingle12. Tatum Winn North13. Don Kelley14. Tatum Winn South

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