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
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Long slim pale tilefish hovering over sand burrows. More on the sand tilefish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Sand tilefish in other states4 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for sand tilefish in Georgia?
No size limit.
How many sand tilefish can you keep in Georgia?
3 per person per day within 3-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
When is sand tilefish season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
How current is this Georgia sand tilefish 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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