Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
Vessel limits: NC 1 (recreational), SC 6, GA 6, FL 2 per day.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
Often mistaken for
Atlantic sharpnose sharkCobia has no shark tail; swims flat and slow. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Georgia state record
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Broad flat head, dark lateral stripe, no true dorsal spines — often mistaken for a shark at boatside. More on the cobia page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for cobia in Georgia?
36 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many cobia can you keep in Georgia?
1 per angler, max 6 per boat.
When is cobia season in Georgia?
Mar. 1 - Oct. 31. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the Georgia record cobia?
88 lb 12 oz (1985).
How current is this Georgia cobia 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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