Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters) · Georgia lists none of its own
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Georgia state record
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
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Silver disc with faint dark bars; travels in spirals. More on the Atlantic spadefish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Atlantic spadefish in other states5 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for Atlantic spadefish in Georgia?
No size limit.
How many Atlantic spadefish can you keep in Georgia?
10 per person per day within 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate.
When is Atlantic spadefish season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
What is the Georgia record Atlantic spadefish?
13 lb 2.08 oz (2004).
How current is this Georgia Atlantic spadefish 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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