Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Georgia state record
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Shovel-shaped rounded hammer — the small, friendly-looking hammerhead. More on the bonnethead page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for bonnethead in Georgia?
30 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many bonnethead can you keep in Georgia?
1 per angler per day. Counts toward the Small Shark Composite aggregate.
When is bonnethead season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
What is the Georgia record bonnethead?
22 lb 11.5 oz (2012).
How current is this Georgia bonnethead 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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