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Red Snapper regulations

Georgia · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected Georgia saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

2026
SOURCEGA Coastal Resources Division regulations ↗UPDATED AUGUST 14, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The Coastal Resources Division page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.
LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Red SnapperAll year; 20-inch total length (TL) minimum. CRD marks this species as federally managed beyond 3 nautical miles.Listed open2 per person per day20"OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
2 per person per day
LISTED MIN SIZE
20 inches
APPLICABILITY
All year; 20-inch total length (TL) minimum. CRD marks this species as federally managed beyond 3 nautical miles.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division, Recreational finfish season, limits, and sizes

UPDATED August 14, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026

GA Coastal Resources Division regulations ↗

The Coastal Resources Division page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.

This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.