Means of Catching Game Fish Generally.
Ala. Code § 9-11-87
in effect9-11-87. Means of Catching Game Fish Generally.
It shall be unlawful for any person to take, catch, or kill or attempt to take, catch, or kill any game fish by any other means than ordinary hook and line, artificial lure, troll, or spinner in any of the public waters of this state. Any person who violates this section shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, on conviction, shall be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500).
(Acts 1933, Ex. Sess., No. 72, p. 67, §10; Code 1940, T. 8, §66; Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 191, p. 2164, §1; Acts 1961, Ex. Sess., No. 298, p. 2360, §1; Act 2008-384, p. 714, §1.)
Source: Alabama Legislature (alison.legislature.state.al.us)URL: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama#9-11-87Fetched: 10/20/2026