Atlantic Croaker Fishing in Alabama
When atlantic croaker are caught across Alabama, season by season, from NOAA’s recreational catch survey (2024).
Atlantic Croaker catch through the year
Recreational catch in Alabama by two-month season. The peak window is highlighted.
Seasonal catch and conditions for Alabama
Seasonal catch, tides, and the day's conditions worth knowing for your spots, plus the occasional Pathr update. No spam.
Catching atlantic croaker in Alabama
Atlantic Croaker catches in Alabama run hardest around May-Jun, with the strongest two-month windows in May-Jun and Sep-Oct. Anglers keep about 17% of what they catch and release the rest. All of this comes from NOAA’s recreational catch survey, so it maps the season rather than any single day.
To turn the season into a trip, line the peak window up with the daily bite. Check the Alabama fishing times for the solunar windows, the tide charts for moving water, and the sunrise and sunset times for first and last light.
Frequently asked
When is the best time to catch atlantic croaker in Alabama?+
Catches peak around May-Jun (May and June). The strongest two-month windows are May-Jun and Sep-Oct. This is based on NOAA's 2024 recreational catch survey, so it reflects the typical season rather than a live report.
Do anglers keep or release atlantic croaker in Alabama?+
Across Alabama, about 17% of the atlantic croaker caught are kept and 83% are released. That works out to roughly 991K kept and 4.7M released in 2024.
How many atlantic croaker are caught in Alabama?+
NOAA's survey estimated about 5.7M atlantic croaker caught by recreational anglers in Alabama in 2024, making it the #1 most-caught species in the state. Survey estimates, so read them as the shape of the season.
Where does this atlantic croaker data come from?+
NOAA's Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), 2024 estimates. Courtesy: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
