Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters) · Georgia lists none of its own
South Atlantic federal rule; different rules apply north of Cape Hatteras (Mid-Atlantic).
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Small northern porgy; dusky fins, concave forehead. More on the scup page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for scup in Georgia?
No size limit.
How many scup can you keep in Georgia?
10 per person per day within 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: 20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate.
When is scup season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
How current is this Georgia scup 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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