ALABAMA
The following is an unofficial compilation of marine laws and regulations for Alabama. The information
is current as of September, 2017, but changes may occur at any time. For definitive enforcement
regulations, please contact the Alabama Marine Resources Division (AMRD), P.O. Box 189, Dauphin
Island, Alabama 36528 (251) 861-2882, or visit our web page at www.outdooralabama.com.
Residency Requirements
Annual Resident Freshwater or Saltwater Fishing License
Any person who has been a bona fide resident of this state for a period of not less than 90 days prior to
making application and who is between the ages of 16 and 65.
Use of Commercial Fishing Gear
A resident of the state of Alabama, as applicable to this article, shall be a person who has resided
continuously in this state for 12 months prior to making application for a license. Wholesale and retail
licenses shall be issued in the same manner and under the same provisions as provided under other
licenses.
Proof of Residency
A current valid Alabama’s driver’s license or two of the following:
• Certificate of employment if containing proof of permanent residency.
• Copy of home property tax.
• Copy of previous year’s tax return (mailing address only).
• Health insurance forms with address.
• The last three months of a utility bill with mailing address.
• Student identification plus copy of residence agreement or any other proof of residence listed.
• Military personnel with an out-of-state driver’s license must have a copy of order of assignment to
Alabama for a minimum of 30 days, or have Alabama as home of record.
• Health insurance card with address.
• Telephone calling card with address.
• Copy of school registration for non-driving students.
• Voter registration.
• Other legal documents that may establish residency after approval by the conservation department.
A non-driver identification card issued by the department of public safety is not acceptable proof of
residency.
Saltwater Jurisdiction
For the purpose of saltwater commercial and recreational fishing and seafood management activities the
following areas would be under the authority of the Marine Resources Division as defined in 220-2-.42.
Those areas, which occur south of the following line, beginning at the Mississippi state line – a
meandering line following U.S. Highway 90 eastwardly to its junction with State Highway 188; State
Highway 188 eastwardly to its junction with State Highway 193; State Highway 193 northwardly to its
junction with State Highway 163; State Highway 163 northwardly to its intersection with Interstate
Highway 10 (except the Theodore Industrial Canal); Interstate Highway 10 eastbound lane [except that
portion of Interstate Highway 10 which lies north of state Highway 90 (Battleship Parkway) in which case
the line follows the Parkway] to the Interstate Highway 10 intersection with U.S. Highway 98; U.S.
Highway 98 southwardly and eastwardly to its intersection with State Highway 59; State Highway 59
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The following is an unofficial compilation of marine laws and regulations for Alabama. The information
is current as of September, 2017, but changes may occur at any time. For definitive enforcement
regulations, please contact the Alabama Marine Resources Division (AMRD), P.O. Box 189, Dauphin
Island, Alabama 36528 (251) 861-2882, or visit our web page at www.outdooralabama.com.
Residency Requirements
Annual Resident Freshwater or Saltwater Fishing License
Any person who has been a bona fide resident of this state for a period of not less than 90 days prior to
making application and who is between the ages of 16 and 65.
Use of Commercial Fishing Gear
A resident of the state of Alabama, as applicable to this article, shall be a person who has resided
continuously in this state for 12 months prior to making application for a license. Wholesale and retail
licenses shall be issued in the same manner and under the same provisions as provided under other
licenses.
Proof of Residency
A current valid Alabama’s driver’s license or two of the following:
• Certificate of employment if containing proof of permanent residency.
• Copy of home property tax.
• Copy of previous year’s tax return (mailing address only).
• Health insurance forms with address.
• The last three months of a utility bill with mailing address.
• Student identification plus copy of residence agreement or any other proof of residence listed.
• Military personnel with an out-of-state driver’s license must have a copy of order of assignment to
Alabama for a minimum of 30 days, or have Alabama as home of record.
• Health insurance card with address.
• Telephone calling card with address.
• Copy of school registration for non-driving students.
• Voter registration.
• Other legal documents that may establish residency after approval by the conservation department.
A non-driver identification card issued by the department of public safety is not acceptable proof of
residency.
Saltwater Jurisdiction
For the purpose of saltwater commercial and recreational fishing and seafood management activities the
following areas would be under the authority of the Marine Resources Division as defined in 220-2-.42.
Those areas, which occur south of the following line, beginning at the Mississippi state line – a
meandering line following U.S. Highway 90 eastwardly to its junction with State Highway 188; State
Highway 188 eastwardly to its junction with State Highway 193; State Highway 193 northwardly to its
junction with State Highway 163; State Highway 163 northwardly to its intersection with Interstate
Highway 10 (except the Theodore Industrial Canal); Interstate Highway 10 eastbound lane [except that
portion of Interstate Highway 10 which lies north of state Highway 90 (Battleship Parkway) in which case
the line follows the Parkway] to the Interstate Highway 10 intersection with U.S. Highway 98; U.S.
Highway 98 southwardly and eastwardly to its intersection with State Highway 59; State Highway 59
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