Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
State rule covers Paralichthys spp. as 'Flounder'.
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Southern flounderNo eye-ringed spots at all. Tell them apart
Summer flounderFive eye-ringed spots in an X. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Three ocellated (eye-ringed) spots in a triangle — two above, one below the lateral line — on a sandy left-facing flatfish. More on the Gulf flounder page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Gulf flounder in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for Gulf flounder in Georgia?
12 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many Gulf flounder can you keep in Georgia?
15 per person per day. Counts toward the Flounder aggregate.
When is Gulf flounder season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
How current is this Georgia Gulf flounder 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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