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
The water you are in decides. the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council writes the rule past the line.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
Georgia state record
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Silvery pink with tiny blue flecks; the 'pink snapper' of party boats. More on the red porgy page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Red porgy in other states5 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for red porgy in Georgia?
14 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many red porgy can you keep in Georgia?
3 per person per day.
When is red porgy season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
What is the Georgia record red porgy?
5 lb 6 oz (1980).
How current is this Georgia red porgy 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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