Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
Size30 in fork lengthFork length: snout to the fork of the tail
Bag1 per angler per dayCounts toward the Small Shark Composite aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
White spots on gray, a spine before each dorsal, no anal fin. More on the spiny dogfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for spiny dogfish in Georgia?
30 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many spiny dogfish can you keep in Georgia?
1 per angler per day. Counts toward the Small Shark Composite aggregate.
When is spiny dogfish season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
How current is this Georgia spiny dogfish 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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