Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters) · Georgia lists none of its own
SizeNo size limit
Bag3 per person per day within 3-grouper aggregateAggregate: 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate
SeasonMay 1 – Dec 31 (spawning closure Jan 1 – Apr 30)Open today
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Pale body evenly covered in bright red spots — the 'strawberry grouper'. More on the red hind page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Red hind in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for red hind in Georgia?
No size limit.
How many red hind can you keep in Georgia?
3 per person per day within 3-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
When is red hind season in Georgia?
May 1 – Dec 31 (spawning closure Jan 1 – Apr 30). As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
How current is this Georgia red hind 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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