Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
Size68 in fork lengthFork length: snout to the fork of the tail
Bag1 per person per day
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Georgia state record
161 lb1995
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Chrome-plated giant scales, upturned bucket mouth, last dorsal ray trails into a filament. More on the tarpon page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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What is the size limit for tarpon in Georgia?
68 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many tarpon can you keep in Georgia?
1 per person per day.
When is tarpon season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
What is the Georgia record tarpon?
161 lb (1995).
How current is this Georgia tarpon 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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