Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
HMS permit required.
Georgia defers billfish to federal HMS rules.
NOAA HMS 2026 · GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Georgia state record
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Cobalt back, lit-up bars, heavy bill; the one that dumps the spool. More on the blue marlin page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for blue marlin in Georgia?
99" LJFL min. Measured as lower-jaw fork length: tip of the lower jaw to the fork of the tail.
How many blue marlin can you keep in Georgia?
No federal bag limit; annual US 250-marlin landings cap (blue + white combined). Counts toward the Billfish aggregate.
When is blue marlin season in Georgia?
Year-round.
What is the Georgia record blue marlin?
491 lb 8 oz (1985).
How current is this Georgia blue marlin rule?
Source: NOAA HMS 2026 · 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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