Thank you for being concerned about Alabama's fisheries resources.
Only you can help prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species.
- Remove any visible mud, plants, fish or animals before transporting equipment.
- Eliminate water from equipment before transporting.
- Clean and dry anything that came in contact with water (boats, trailers, equipment, clothing, dogs, etc.).
- It is illegal to release bait or stock fish or other aquatic organisms in Alabama without a specific permit.
Never release plants, fish or animals into a body of water unless they came out of that body of water. Use aquatic baits already present in the waters. Possession or distribution of some plants is illegal.
Anglers and boaters need to do what they can to prevent the spread of nuisance aquatic species.