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
Southern flounderNo eye-like spots, plain mottle. Tell them apartKeep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Left-facing flatfish with 5 or more dark eye-like spots, several near the tail. More on the summer flounder page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for summer flounder in Georgia?
12 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many summer flounder can you keep in Georgia?
15 per person per day. Counts toward the Flounder aggregate.
When is summer flounder season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
How current is this Georgia summer 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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