Rules & Regulations
Cast net laws in Alabama
Legal with restrictionsInformational only — this is not legal advice
Fishing regulations change, sometimes with little notice, and can vary further by county, water body, or season within a state. This page is a starting point for research, not a substitute for the law. Always verify current rules directly with your state's fish & wildlife agency or TakeMeFishing.org before you fish. BasicGear is not responsible for citations, fines, or gear seizures resulting from reliance on this page.
Last verified: 2026-07-08 — regulations are re-checked periodically; see the date above before assuming this is current.
Summary
Hand-thrown cast nets are legal for licensed anglers. Mullet has a recreational season (Oct 24–Dec 31) and is closed in a few named waterways, so check the current rule before you throw.
Size, mesh & licensing
- Max size
- 15 ft radius cap (stated in the rule as 30 ft diameter)
- Mesh
- No mesh size specified
- Water type
- Saltwater, plus tidal-influenced freshwater above the tidal line
- License
- Yes — saltwater or freshwater fishing license as applicable
Recommended BasicGear net
Cast Net — Basic Series — Every BasicGear cast net tops out at a 12 ft radius — comfortably under Alabama's 15 ft cap.
Official source
Outdoor Alabama (ADCNR) — Cast Net Regulations↗
High confidenceLast verified: 2026-07-08
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