Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters) · Georgia lists none of its own
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 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
Small brown grouper with 3–5 dark dots along the dorsal base. More on the graysby page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Graysby in other states8 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for graysby in Georgia?
No size limit.
How many graysby can you keep in Georgia?
3 per person per day within 3-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
When is graysby season in Georgia?
May 1 – Dec 31 (spawning closure Jan 1 – Apr 30). As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
What is the Georgia record graysby?
2 lb 2.24 oz (2024).
How current is this Georgia graysby 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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