Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters) · Georgia lists none of its own
Closed for the rest of 2026 after the recreational ACL was met.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
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Blue-gold flanks with yellow spots and the odd head crest. More on the golden tilefish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Golden tilefish in other states14 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for golden tilefish in Georgia?
No size limit.
How many golden tilefish can you keep in Georgia?
1 per person per day within 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate. Aggregate: 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
When is golden tilefish season in Georgia?
2026 season Jan 1 - Mar 26; quota-closed Mar 27 - Dec 31, 2026. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is closed.
How current is this Georgia golden tilefish 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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