Alabama State Waters Are Reopening For Shrimpers

News Staff • May 30, 2025

Marine Resources Division Shares Details for Shrimpers

Alabama shrimpers will soon be able to start harvesting shrimp in state waters. The Marine Resources Division of the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) announced the opening. Shrimping will begin at 6 a.m. on Sunday, June 1, 2025. All inside waters not permanently closed by law or regulation will be open for shrimp harvesting.


The open areas include Mobile Bay, Bon Secour Bay, Mississippi Sound, Perdido Bay, Arnica Bay, Wolf Bay, and Little Lagoon. Special rules apply for licensed live bait dealers with permits for Special Live Bait Areas. These dealers can operate in a specific area near the Battleship Alabama from one hour before sunrise until sunset, starting June 1 through December 31, 2025.


The special live bait area is located beside the Battleship Alabama, south of the Tensaw River Bridge. The boundaries are marked by coordinates near Pinto Pass and Goat Island. This area will be open for live bait harvesting during the shrimping season.


Anyone needing more information can call the Marine Resources Division at (251) 861-2882. The ADCNR manages Alabama’s natural resources and encourages responsible use and enjoyment of the state’s lands and waters. More details are available at the Outdoor Alabama website.


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