Alabama State Record Fish
As published by outdooralabama.com, checked Sep 17, 2026. 128 records. Alabama fishing tournaments
Alabama state fish: Largemouth bass (freshwater), Tarpon (saltwater). Records kept by Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (agency website ↗).
Freshwater Records
| Species | Record | Year | Water | County | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alligator Gar | 151 lbs 9 oz#6 of 7 states | 2009 | Tensaw River | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| American Eel | 5 lbs 8 oz#8 of 14 states | 1989 | Lake Shechi | Chilton Co. | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Bigmouth Buffalo | 57 lbs#10 of 18 states | 1990 | Guntersville Reservoir | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Black Crappie | 4 lbs 5 oz#15 of 34 states | 2007 | Fort Payne Res. | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Blue Catfish | 120 lbs 4 oz#8 of 25 states | 2012 | Holt Reservoir | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Bluegill | 4 lbs 12 oz#1 of 40 states | 1950 | Ketona Lake, Birmingham | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Bowfin | 18 lbs 6 oz#4 of 27 states | 2005 | Lake Tuscaloosa | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Brown Bullhead CatfishAlso listed as Brown Bullhead | 4 lbs 3 oz#18 of 30 states | 2019 | Private Pond | Lee. Co. | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Chain Pickerel | 6 lbs 6 oz#17 of 25 states | 1976 | Dyas Creek | Baldwin County | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Channel Catfish | 40 lbs#12 of 40 states | 1967 | Inland Lake | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Common Carp | 35 lbs#30 of 37 states | 1980 | Bear Creek | Colbert County | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Flathead Catfish | 80 lbs#11 of 31 states | 1986 | Alabama River, Selma | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Freshwater Drum | 41 lbs 8 oz#6 of 32 states | 1949 | Wilson Reservoir | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Grass CarpAlso listed as Carp | 73 lbs#4 of 16 states | 2012 | Guntersville Reservoir | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Green Sunfish | 1 lbs 9 oz#11 of 24 states | 2005 | McLamore Pond | Walker County | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | 25 lbs 15 oz#3 of 26 states | 1996 | Sipsey Fork | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Largemouth Bass | 16 lbs 8 oz#6 of 43 states | 1987 | Mtn. View Lake | Shelby Co | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Longear Sunfish | 8 oz#6 of 7 states | 1990 | Yellow River | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Longnose Gar | 32 lbs 14oz#8 of 25 states | 1985 | Jordan Reservoir | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| MuskellungeAlso listed as Musky | 19 lbs 8 oz#22 of 22 states | 1972 | Wilson Dam tailwater | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Paddlefish | 52 lbs 12 oz#11 of 11 states | 1982 | Wilson Dam tailwater | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Rainbow Trout | 9 lbs 1 oz | 2006 | Mud Creek, Tannehill Historical State Park | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Redbreast Sunfish | 1 lb 4 oz#7 of 7 states | 2010 | Choctawhatchee River | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Redear Sunfish | 4 lbs 4 oz#6 of 25 states | 1962 | Chattahoochee Park | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Redeye Bass | 3 lbs 2 oz#4 of 6 states | 2000 | Choccolocco Creek | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Redfin Pickerel | 0 lbs 13 oz#7 of 8 states | 2014 | Armstrong Creek | Wash. Co. | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Rock Bass | 1 lb 6 oz#18 of 26 states | 1995 | Paint Rock River | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Sauger | 5 lbs 2 oz#18 of 25 states | 1972 | Wilson Dam tailwater | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Shoal Bass | 6 lbs 11 oz | 1996 | Halawakee Creek | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Silver Redhorse | 14 lbs 14 oz#1 of 8 states | 1995 | Wilson Dam tailwater | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Skipjack Herring | 3 lbs 5 oz#3 of 9 states | 2020 | Wheeler Dam Tailwater | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Smallmouth Bass | l0 lbs 8 oz#3 of 40 states | 1950 | Wheeler Dam tailwater | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Spotted Bass | 8 lbs 15 oz#2 of 22 states | 1978 | Smith Lake | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Spotted Gar | 8 lbs 12 oz#5 of 9 states | 1987 | Cotaco Creek | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Walleye | 10 lbs 14 oz#33 of 37 states | 1980 | Weiss Reservoir | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Warmouth | 1 lb 12 oz#8 of 20 states | 1986 | Farm Pond | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| White Bass | 4 lbs 9 oz#23 of 31 states | 1987 | Warrior River | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| White Catfish | 10 lbs 5 oz#9 of 18 states | 1981 | Chambers Co. Public Lake | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| White Crappie | 4 lbs 8 oz#9 of 28 states | 1974 | Guntersville Reservoir | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Yellow Bass | 2 lb 8 oz#7 of 15 states | 2000 | Guntersville Reservoir | Jackson Co. | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Yellow Perch | 2 lb 2 oz#28 of 36 states | 2015 | Yates Reservoir | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
Saltwater Records
| Species | Record | Year | Water | County | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African PompanoAlso listed as Pompano | 39 lb 7 oz#6 of 7 states | 1989 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Almaco Jack | 52 lb 14 oz#2 of 7 states | 2021 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Atlantic BonitoAlso listed as Bonito | 5 lb 5 oz | 1994 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Atlantic Croaker | 5 lb 8 oz#4 of 11 states | 2000 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Atlantic SpadefishAlso listed as Spadefish | 8 lb 8 oz#9 of 9 states | 2007 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Atlantic Tripletail | 37 lb 5 oz#5 of 9 states | 1976 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Barrelfish | 25 lb 6 oz | 2009 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Bearded Brotula | 19 lb 8 oz | 1997 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Bermuda Chub | 10 lb 5 oz | 2006 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Bigeye Tuna | 236 lb#8 of 12 states | 2014 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Black Drum | 61 lb#10 of 12 states | 2002 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Black Grouper | 106 lb 3.2 oz#3 of 5 states | 2012 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Black Sea Bass | 3 lb 2 oz#12 of 14 states | 2000 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Blackfin Tuna | 43 lb 5.12 oz#2 of 9 states | 2014 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Blackjack | 17 lb 13 oz | 2024 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Blue Marlin | 1145 lb 9 oz#3 of 15 states | 2023 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Blue Runner | 11 lb 2.4 oz#1 of 5 states | 1997 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Bluefin Tuna | 831 lb 6 oz#11 of 16 states | 2024 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Bluefish | 17 lb 8 oz#15 of 17 states | 2024 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Blueline Tilefish | 10 lb 14 oz#6 of 7 states | 2014 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Bull Shark | 494 lb 8 oz#3 of 6 states | 2024 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Cobia | 117 lb 7 oz#3 of 11 states | 1995 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Common SnookAlso listed as Snook | 7 lb 0.04 oz | 2024 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Cubera Snapper | 94 lb 3 oz#5 of 7 states | 2015 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Dog Snapper | 16 lb 4 oz | 2018 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Escolar | 102 lb 10 oz | 2023 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| False AlbacoreAlso listed as Little Tunny | 22 lb 4 oz#8 of 15 states | 2021 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Florida Pompano | 6 lb 13 oz#4 of 8 states | 2010 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Gafftopsail Catfish | 12 lb 7.4 oz#1 of 5 states | 2015 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Gag Grouper | 74 lb 8 oz#2 of 8 states | 1963 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Golden TilefishAlso listed as Tilefish | 35 lb 5.6 oz#7 of 9 states | 2014 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Goldface Tilefish | 5 lb 7 oz | 2019 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Great Barracuda | 52 lb 4 oz#7 of 9 states | 2005 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Greater AmberjackAlso listed as Amberjack | 132 lb 12.8 oz#4 of 9 states | 2019 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Gulf Flounder | 5 lb 1.28 oz | 2021 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Horse-Eye Jack | 30 lb 4 oz | 2022 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Jack Crevalle | 40 lb 2 oz#6 of 8 states | 2014 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| King Mackerel | 69 lb 15.84 oz#7 of 13 states | 2014 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Ladyfish | 4 lb 10.6 oz#6 of 7 states | 2014 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Lane Snapper | 8 lb 1 oz#4 of 5 states | 2011 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Lemon Shark | 278 lb 8 oz#6 of 7 states | 1995 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Lesser Amberjack | 2 lb 3.2 oz | 2023 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Longbill Spearfish | 53 lb#5 of 7 states | 1976 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Longtail Bass | 5 lb 14 oz | 2010 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Mahi Mahi | 65 lb 8 oz#8 of 14 states | 2007 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Mangrove SnapperAlso listed as Gray Snapper | 18 lb#3 of 8 states | 2007 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Mutton Snapper | 20 lb 12 oz#3 of 8 states | 2006 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Ocean Triggerfish | 7 lb 10 oz | 2013 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Oilfish | 55 lb 2 oz | 2016 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Permit | 8 lb 8.8 oz | 2022 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Queen Snapper | 11 lb 4.6 oz | 2023 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Queen Triggerfish | 7 lb 8 oz#4 of 5 states | 1999 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Rainbow Runner | 19 lb 9 oz#5 of 8 states | 2006 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Red Drum | 45 lb 9 oz#10 of 11 states | 2013 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Red Grouper | 34 lb 9.6 oz#3 of 6 states | 2002 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Red Porgy | 7 lb 10.6 oz | 2011 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Red Snapper | 44 lb 12 oz#3 of 8 states | 2002 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Rock Hind | 3 lb 7.2 oz | 2012 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Roughtail Stingray | 160 lb | 2000 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Sailfish | 81 lb#5 of 9 states | 1974 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Sand SeatroutAlso listed as Sand Trout | 6 lb 10.56 oz | 1997 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Scamp GrouperAlso listed as Scamp | 29 lb 10 oz#3 of 8 states | 2000 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Sheepshead | 16 lb 6.6 oz | 2022 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Shortfin Mako SharkAlso listed as Mako Shark | 737 lb#10 of 17 states | 1978 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Silk Snapper | 9 lb | 2016 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Skipjack Tuna | 32 lb 6.4 oz#2 of 9 states | 2013 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Smooth DogfishAlso listed as Dogfish | 17 lb 11.2 oz#5 of 5 states | 2016 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Snowy Grouper | 68 lb 7 oz#2 of 6 states | 2014 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Southern Flounder | 13 lb 3 oz#6 of 9 states | 1975 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Southern Stingray | 151 lb 3.2 oz | 2007 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Spanish Mackerel | 8 lb 12 oz#7 of 12 states | 1993 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Speckled Hind | 39 lb 13 oz#4 of 6 states | 2011 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Spotted Seatrout | 12 lb 4 oz#5 of 10 states | 1980 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Striped Bass | 55 lb#16 of 35 states | 1976 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Swordfish | 448 lb#10 of 15 states | 2006 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Tarpon | 203 lb#4 of 8 states | 1992 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Tiger Shark | 1019 lb#7 of 11 states | 2023 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Triggerfish (Gray)Also listed as Gray Triggerfish | 13 lb 8 oz#2 of 14 states as Triggerfish | 1993 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Vermilion Snapper | 7 lb 3 oz#2 of 8 states | 1987 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Wahoo | 123 lb 6 oz#9 of 13 states | 2006 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Warsaw Grouper | 226 lb#8 of 8 states | 1981 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| White Marlin | 98 lb 13 oz#12 of 14 states | 1997 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Wreckfish | 68 lb 6 oz | 2006 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Yellowedge Grouper | 51 lb#1 of 5 states | 2024 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Yellowfin Tuna | 237 lb 1.6 oz#8 of 13 states | 2025 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Yellowmouth Grouper | 12 lb 6.72 oz#5 of 5 states | 2019 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Yellowtail Snapper | 9 lb 9.6 oz#5 of 8 states | 2019 | Not listed | — | outdooralabama.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
Weights and lengths are shown as each list gives them, with units spelled out. Record holders' names are on the linked lists. Where one list shows the same fish under two names, it appears once with both names. Waters that have a page in this directory are linked. A rank such as "#3 of 46 states" places a record among the states' records for that species by weight; it is shown only where the record matches the national ranking exactly.
Compare With Other States
- Bass records44 states
- Billfish records16 states
- Black drum records12 states
- Bluefish records17 states
- Bonito records10 states
- Bowfin records27 states
- Carp records40 states
- Catfish records44 states
- Cobia records11 states
- Crappie records43 states
- Dolphin (mahi) records15 states
- False albacore records15 states
- Flounder records18 states
- Gar records27 states
- Kingfish records14 states
- Muskie records32 states
- Panfish records42 states
- Perch records37 states
- Redfish records11 states
- Seatrout records10 states
- Shark records17 states
- Sheepshead records13 states
- Spanish mackerel records12 states
- Striped bass records40 states
- Trout records41 states
- Tuna records18 states
- Wahoo records13 states
- Walleye records40 states