Frequently asked questions
This page was updated on July 15, 2008

Safety Meeting
July 23, 2008
Original Oyster House
Battleship Pkwy
7:00 p.m.


Awards Ceremony - 2008
Daphne Bayfront Park
Daphne, Alabama
12:00 noon



Weigh-In Locations

Tacky Jack's Marina
Fri. - Sat. Only 5-7 p.m.

Dauphin Island
Fri. - Sat. 5-7 p.m.
Sunday 8 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
at the marina on the left as you come
off the bridge to the Island.



Do I need a license to spearfish in Alabama waters?

Yes, a "State of Alabama Spear Fishing License" is required and may
be obtained by sending a money order or cashiers check to: 

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Game and Fish Division
64 N Union
Montgomery, Alabama 36130

Permits are priced as follows:  Resident $6.00  Non Resident $8.50
Licenses are valid from October 1 - September 30
Include the following information with your payment
Name, Address, Date of birth, Height, Weight, Color of eyes, Color of hair
State drivers license number  (I'd advise sending a copy of your drivers license to avoid errors)
NOTICE:  Licenses may be purchased in person or by mailing a copy of your drivers license to:
Marine Resources P.O. Box 189 Dauphin Island, Alabama 36528 (251)861-2882
or in Gulf Shores, Alabama (251)968-7576.

Buy Your Spearfishing License Online



Recreational Size and Bag Limits for Alabama State Waters

"new"Alabama Creel Limits


Hotels and Accommodations

Gulf Shores, Alabama
  click here

Dauphin Island, Alabama
Click here



South Alabama Dive Shops

 Underwater Works Dive Shop
Hwy. 98
Fairhope, AL 36533
(251)928-5550

 Down Under Dive Shop
1129 Gulf Shores Pkwy.
Gulf Shores, AL 36542
(251)968-3483

 Gary's Gulf Divers
25814 Canal rd.
1/4 mile west of Hwy. 161
Orange Beach, AL 36561
(251)968-4279
 Air and NITROX available.

Deep South Divers of Alabama
7131-B Airport Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36608
(251)414-5225


Gulf Coast Divers

1284 Hutson Dr.
Mobile, AL
(251)342-2970

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