Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters) · Georgia lists none of its own
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Greater amberjackSlimmer, lower dorsal lobe, stronger amber stripe. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Georgia state record
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Deep body, dramatically tall and curved front dorsal lobe, darker overall than an amberjack. More on the almaco jack page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Almaco jack in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for almaco jack in Georgia?
No size limit.
How many almaco jack can you keep in Georgia?
10 per person per day within 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate.
When is almaco jack season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
What is the Georgia record almaco jack?
27 lb 8 oz (2024).
How current is this Georgia almaco jack rule?
Source: SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026, last checked Sep 16, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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