Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo harvest
BagNo harvest
SeasonClosed year-round
No harvest allowed.
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Rows of bony armor scutes, a shark-like tail, and a vacuum-hose snout with barbels — a dinosaur. More on the Atlantic sturgeon page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask2
Can you keep Atlantic sturgeon in Georgia?
No. Harvest is prohibited in Georgia. Release it in the water where you can. No harvest allowed.
How current is this Georgia Atlantic sturgeon 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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