Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters) · Georgia lists none of its own
SizeNo size limit
Bag10 per person per day within 10-snapper aggregateAggregate: 10-snapper aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
12 in TL minimum removed in 2020.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
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Crimson with a black crescent at the pectoral base. More on the blackfin snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for blackfin snapper in Georgia?
No size limit.
How many blackfin snapper can you keep in Georgia?
10 per person per day within 10-snapper aggregate. Aggregate: 10-snapper aggregate.
When is blackfin snapper season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
How current is this Georgia blackfin snapper 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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