Georgia state waters, out to 3 miles
HMS permit required.
Georgia defers billfish to federal HMS rules.
NOAA HMS 2026 · GA DNR CRD 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Georgia state record
GA DNR CRD Saltwater Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Rounded dorsal and pectoral tips, lighter build than a blue. More on the white marlin page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for white marlin in Georgia?
66" LJFL min. Measured as lower-jaw fork length: tip of the lower jaw to the fork of the tail.
How many white marlin can you keep in Georgia?
No federal bag limit; annual US 250-marlin landings cap (blue + white combined). Counts toward the Billfish aggregate.
When is white marlin season in Georgia?
Year-round.
What is the Georgia record white marlin?
49 lb 12 oz (1986).
How current is this Georgia white marlin rule?
Source: NOAA HMS 2026 · 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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