A jubilee, a rare natural phenomenon that draws marine life into shallow waters, offering a unique spectacle for coastal residents and visitors. During these ev
A jubilee, a rare natural phenomenon that draws marine life into shallow waters, offering a unique spectacle for coastal residents and visitors. During these events, fish and crustaceans are pushed to the shore due to low dissolved oxygen levels, allowing people to see and harvest them.
Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship and Representative Matt Simpson have issued a joint statement emphasizing the importance of adhering to creel limits, size regulations, and other laws to protect Alabama's marine resources during jubilees. While participants can collect marine life by hand or with a handheld net without a saltwater fishing license, they must still comply with size and creel limits.The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has worked with Representative Matt Simpson, who represents parts of the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay where most jubilees occur, to provide information to residents and visitors alike to ensure they can participate in these events within the law and enjoy the bounty of Mobile Bay. Although still required to remain within size and creel limits, persons can use a handheld net or can pick up flounder, crabs, shrimp, and other marine life by hand without having to first obtain a saltwater fishing license, including during jubilees. “Jubilees are a special occurrence unique to our wonderful Bay and are something that has been a part of so many families’ histories and stories for decades here in Baldwin County, so I am thankful and appreciative for Commissioner Blankenship’s hard work and cooperation to help us make sure that residents and visitors alike can enjoy them safely and legally,” said Representative Matt Simpson. “This is a great example of government helping people without getting in the way, making sure that a legacy event like a jubilee can continue to be enjoyed by everyone.” “I have enjoyed the conversations with Representative Simpson on jubilees and life on the coast and am glad we have legislators that are passionate about the resources we are so richly blessed with in Coastal Alabama,” said Conservation Commissioner Chris Blankenship. “As a longtime coastal resident and the place where I have spent the majority of my career with the Department, I look forward to residents and visitors having a great spring and summer of fishing and outdoor recreation on Mobile Bay.” More information on saltwater fishing including size and creel limits, public access sites, and information on obtaining a saltwater fishing license can be found at
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