Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
HMS permit required.
Georgia defers billfish to federal HMS rules.
NOAA HMS 2026 · GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Georgia state record
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
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Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for sailfish in Georgia?
63" LJFL min. Measured as lower-jaw fork length: tip of the lower jaw to the fork of the tail.
How many sailfish can you keep in Georgia?
No federal bag limit. Counts toward the Billfish aggregate.
When is sailfish season in Georgia?
Year-round.
What is the Georgia record sailfish?
65 lb (1981).
How current is this Georgia sailfish rule?
Source: NOAA HMS 2026 · 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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