The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency's Marine Patrol (AMP) Division's mission is to enhance safety and promote responsible use of resources on Alabama's waterways through enforcement, education, and community activities.
The AMP Division patrols Alabama’s public waterways, oversees the registration of all pleasure boats and the licensing of all boat operators, and operates a statewide education program. The State's regulatory waterway marking program, presently overseeing 1,518 hazard and control markers/zones, is also administered by the AMP Division.
ALEA's Marine Patrol Division consists of three districts that divide the state: Northern District, Central District, and Southern District. The Northern District covers 27 counties with major waterways along the Tennessee, Coosa, and Black Warrior Rivers, and numerous smaller rivers and lakes. The Central District covers 32 counties with major waterways along the Coosa, Tallapoosa, Alabama, Tombigbee, and Chattahoochee Rivers, and numerous smaller rivers and lakes. The Southern District covers eight counties with major waterways along the Alabama and Tombigbee Rivers, Mobile Bay, Gulf of Mexico, and numerous smaller rivers and lakes.
With Alabama's favorable weather conditions and abundant waterways, boating is a popular activity across the state. Over one million boaters enjoy Alabama's one million acres of lakes, 1,600 miles of rivers, and 53 miles of coastline each year.
Upcoming Boater License and Safety Courses in 2025:
Northern District:
Huntsville - CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Date: March 15
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Cabela's
7090 Cabela Drive
Huntsville, AL 35086
Contact: Sr. Trooper Larry Adams - Larry.Adams@alea.gov
Wedowee - CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Date: March 15
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Wedowee Fire Department
319 W. Broad Street
Wedowee, AL 36278
Contact: Sr. Trooper Jarred Brown - Jarred.Brown@alea.gov
Wedowee
Date: March 22
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Wedowee Marine South
9681 AL-48
Lineville, AL 36278
Contact: Sr. Trooper Jarred Brown - Jarred.Brown@alea.gov
Adger
Date: March 27
Time: TBD
Location: Franklin Ferry Marina
520 Marina Road
Adger, AL 35006
Contact: Sr. Trooper Kenny Powell - Kenneth.Powell@alea.gov
Crane Hill
Date: March 29
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Trident Marina
21680 County Road
Crane Hill, AL 35053
Contact: Sr. Trooper Kyle Stephenson - Joseph.Stephenson@alea.gov
Leeds
Date: April 3
Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Bass Pro Shop
5000 Bass Pro Blvd.
Leeds, AL 35094
Contact: Sr. Trooper Kenny Powell - Kenneth.Powell@alea.gov
Killen
Date: April 5
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Killen Town Hall
319 J.C. Mauldin Highway (County Road 66)
Killen, AL 35645
Contact: Sr. Trooper Chad Dyer - Chad.Dyer@alea.gov
Wedowee
Date: April 5
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Wedowee Fire Department
319 W. Broad Street
Wedowee, AL 36278
Contact: Sr. Trooper Jarred Brown - Jarred.Brown@alea.gov
Centre
Date: April 12
Time: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Cherokee County EMA
260 Cedar Bluff Road
Centre, AL 35960
Contact: Sr. Trooper Eric Watson - Eric.Watson@alea.gov
Cropwell
Date: April 12
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: New London Fire Department
4040 Logan Martin Dam Road
Cropwell, AL 35054
Contact: Sr. Trooper Jay Cantrell - Jason.Cantrell@alea.gov
Jasper
Date: April 12
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Jasper Police Department
1610 Alabama Avenue
Jasper, AL 35501
Contact: Sr. Trooper Jordan Lee - Jordan.Lee@alea.gov
Wedowee
Date: April 12
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Randolph County Rescue Squad
40 Middle School Road
Wedowee, AL 36278
Contact: Sr. Trooper Jarred Brown - Jarred.Brown@alea.gov
Decatur
Date: April 19
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Wheeler Wildlife Refuge Visitors Center
3121 Visitors Center Road
Decatur, AL 35603
Contact: Sr. Trooper Larry Adams - Larry.Adams@alea.gov
Guntersville
Date: April 19
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Guntersville Rescue Squad
2350 Miller Street
Guntersville, AL 35976
Contact: Sr. Trooper James Young - James.Young@alea.gov
Central District
Blue Springs - CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Date: March 15
Time: Noon - 6 p.m.
Location: Blue Springs Town Hall
2751 AL-10
Clio, AL 36017
Contact: Sr. Trooper Allen Knight - Aaron.Knight@alea.gov
Prattville - CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Date: March 16
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Prattville Doster Center
424 S Northington St.
Prattville, AL 36067
Contact: Sr. Trooper Jake Taylor - Jake.Taylor@alea.gov
Carrollton
Date: March 22
Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Pickens County Sheriff's Office
188 Cemetary St.
Carrollton, AL 35447
Contact: Sr. Trooper Ryan Wise - Ryan.Wise@alea.gov
Centerville
Date: March 22
Time: noon - 6 p.m.
Location: The Daily Grind Coffee Shop
54 Hazel Street
Centerville, AL 35042
Sr. Trooper Kevin Lawrence - Kevin.Lawrence@alea.gov
Hayneville
Date: March 25 - 26
Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Corp of Engineers Office
8493 U.S. Highway 80 W
Hayneville, AL 36040
Contact: Sr. Trooper Mike Nelson - Michael.Nelson@alea.gov
Akron
Date: March 27 - 28
Time: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Akron Fire Department
181 1st Street S.
Akron, AL 35441
Contact: Sr. Trooper Jeromy Johnson - Jeromy.Johnson@alea.gov
Valley
Date: March 29
Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Valley Community Center
130 Sportplex Dr.
Valley, AL 36854
Contact: Sr. Trooper Corey Robinett - Corey.Robinett@alea.gov
Blue Springs
Date: April 5
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Blue Springs Town Hall
2752 AL-10
Clio, AL 36017
Contact: Sr. Trooper Allen Knight - Aaron.Knight@alea.gov
Alexander City
Date: April 5
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Ridge Marina
450 Ridge Marina Way
Alexander City, AL
Contact: Sr. Trooper Johnny Walker - Jonathan.Walker@alea.gov
Camden
Date: April 9 - 10
Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Location: Corp of Engineers Office
1226 Powerhouse Rd.
Camden, AL 36726
Contact: Trooper Mike Nelson - Michael.Nelson@alea.gov
Alexander City
Date: April 12
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Ridge Marina
450 Ridge Marina Way
Alexander City, AL
Contact: Sr. Trooper Johnny Walker - Jonathan.Walker@alea.gov
Valley
Date: April 12
Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Location: Valley Community Center
130 Sportplex Dr.
Valley, AL 36854
Contact: Sr. Trooper Corey Robinett - Corey.Robinett@alea.gov
Greensboro
Date: April 17 - 18
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Greensboro Fire Dept.
554 Armory Street
Greensboro, AL 36744
Contact: Sr. Trooper Jeromy Johnson - Jeromy.Johnson@alea.gov
Southern District
Mobile - CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Date: March 15
Time: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Mobile Police Department
8080 Airport Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36608
Contact: Sr. Trooper Chad Wynne - Chad.Wynne@alea.gov
