Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
Dolphin-Wahoo FMP; must be landed with head and fins intact.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
Georgia state record
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Electric green-gold with blue flecks, blunt vertical forehead on bulls, full-length dorsal fin. More on the mahi-mahi page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Mahi-mahi in other states7 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for mahi-mahi in Georgia?
20 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many mahi-mahi can you keep in Georgia?
10 per person, max 54 per boat (headboats 10 per paying customer).
When is mahi-mahi season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
What is the Georgia record mahi-mahi?
68 lb 9.28 oz (2025).
How current is this Georgia mahi-mahi 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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