Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters) · Georgia lists none of its own
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
Yellow mouth corners, tan-bronze mottle; scamp look-alike. More on the yellowmouth grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Yellowmouth grouper in other states11 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for yellowmouth grouper in Georgia?
20 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many yellowmouth grouper can you keep in Georgia?
1 per person per day (scamp or yellowmouth combined), within 3-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
When is yellowmouth grouper season in Georgia?
May 1 – Dec 31 (spawning closure Jan 1 – Apr 30). As of Sep 21, 2026 it is open.
How current is this Georgia yellowmouth 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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