Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters) · Georgia lists none of its own
Off east FL federal waters: 16 in FL, 1 per person, open May 1 – Oct 31 only.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Pig-like snout, first three dorsal spines drawn into long streamers, big males blush deep red. More on the hogfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Hogfish in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for hogfish in Georgia?
17 in fork length (NC/SC/GA). Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many hogfish can you keep in Georgia?
2 per person per day (NC/SC/GA).
When is hogfish season in Georgia?
Open year-round off NC, SC, GA.
How current is this Georgia hogfish 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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