Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag25 per person per day
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Georgia state record
5 lb 12 oz1977
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Small barbels under the chin, brassy croaking panfish. More on the Atlantic croaker page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Atlantic croaker in other states8 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for Atlantic croaker in Georgia?
No size limit.
How many Atlantic croaker can you keep in Georgia?
25 per person per day.
When is Atlantic croaker season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
What is the Georgia record Atlantic croaker?
5 lb 12 oz (1977).
How current is this Georgia Atlantic croaker rule?
Source: GA DNR CRD 2026, last checked Sep 20, 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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