Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Black drumJuvenile drum bars fade; drum has chin barbels. Tell them apart
Atlantic spadefishRounder, disc-shaped, small mouth. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
Georgia state record
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Bold black vertical bars and startlingly human-like teeth. More on the sheepshead page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Sheepshead in other states10 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for sheepshead in Georgia?
10 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many sheepshead can you keep in Georgia?
15 per person per day.
When is sheepshead season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
What is the Georgia record sheepshead?
14 lb 14.37 oz (2023).
How current is this Georgia sheepshead 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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