Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
Size13 in total lengthTotal length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together
Bag1 per person per day
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Often mistaken for
Spotted seatroutBigger scattered spots reaching the tail. Tell them apartSize14 in total length
Bag15 per person per day
SeasonOpen year-round
Keep the wrong fish and its rule applies.
How to tell it
Small spots in diagonal rows along the back, yellow-tinged fins, sea-trout body. More on the weakfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for weakfish in Georgia?
13 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many weakfish can you keep in Georgia?
1 per person per day.
When is weakfish season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
How current is this Georgia weakfish 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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