Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
Common thresher is not on GA's prohibited list (bigeye thresher is).
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
The tail's upper lobe is as long as the body — the whip is the whole ID. More on the common thresher page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for common thresher in Georgia?
54 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many common thresher can you keep in Georgia?
1 per angler or boat, whichever is fewer. Counts toward the Sharks (other) aggregate.
When is common thresher season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
What is the Georgia record common thresher?
116 lb (1976).
How current is this Georgia common thresher 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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