Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters) · Georgia lists none of its own
SizeNo size limit
Bag3 per person per day within 3-grouper aggregateAggregate: 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
Deepwater species; not part of the Jan–Apr shallow-water grouper closure.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Tan deep-drop grouper; every fin trimmed in yellow. More on the yellowedge grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Yellowedge grouper in other states11 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for yellowedge grouper in Georgia?
No size limit.
How many yellowedge grouper can you keep in Georgia?
3 per person per day within 3-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
When is yellowedge grouper season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
How current is this Georgia yellowedge grouper rule?
Source: SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026, last checked Sep 16, 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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