Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters) · Georgia lists none of its own
Listed as gray snapper in federal regulations.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Lane snapperPink-yellow stripes and a dark side spot. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Georgia state record
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Gray-bronze with reddish tinge, two canine fangs up top, dark stripe through the eye on juveniles. More on the mangrove snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Mangrove snapper in other states10 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for mangrove snapper in Georgia?
12 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many mangrove snapper can you keep in Georgia?
10 per person per day within 10-snapper aggregate. Aggregate: 10-snapper aggregate.
When is mangrove snapper season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
What is the Georgia record mangrove snapper?
12 lb 6 oz (2011).
How current is this Georgia mangrove snapper 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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