Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
State rule covers Paralichthys spp. as 'Flounder'.
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Summer flounderHas 5+ eye-like spots toward the tail. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Left-facing flatfish, no eyed ocelli — plain mottled brown. More on the southern flounder page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Southern flounder in other states9 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for southern flounder in Georgia?
12 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many southern flounder can you keep in Georgia?
15 per person per day. Counts toward the Flounder aggregate.
When is southern flounder season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
How current is this Georgia southern flounder 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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