Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters) · Georgia lists none of its own
2026 recreational ACL of 1,713 fish projected met by June 7.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Deep-drop grouper; juveniles wear white pearl spots. More on the snowy grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Snowy grouper in other states11 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for snowy grouper in Georgia?
No size limit.
How many snowy grouper can you keep in Georgia?
1 per vessel per day within 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate. Aggregate: 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
When is snowy grouper season in Georgia?
2026 season May 1 - Jun 6; quota-closed Jun 7, 2026 through Apr 30, 2027. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is closed.
How current is this Georgia snowy grouper 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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