Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Georgia state record
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Three rounded 'tails' (dorsal, anal, caudal); floats sideways under anything shady. More on the tripletail page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Tripletail in other states8 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for tripletail in Georgia?
18 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many tripletail can you keep in Georgia?
2 per person per day.
When is tripletail season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
What is the Georgia record tripletail?
38 lb 14 oz (2005).
How current is this Georgia tripletail 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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