Doboy Sound Fishing
A Georgia sound off McIntosh County with 2 ramps and 1 pier or bank site nearby.
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Doboy Sound: what to expect
Doboy Sound is a Georgia sound on the McIntosh County coast, listed in the USGS place-name file. Darien, near 8 miles away, is the closest town.
You can choose from 2 public ramps and 1 pier or bank site. CRD reef High Point Reef sits about 10 miles from the sound. Water moves in and out through Cabretta Inlet, Altamaha River mouth and Goulds Inlet.
Getting onto Doboy Sound
Boat launches for Doboy Sound
- Sapelo Island WMA Boat Rampcarry-in launch, 3 miles
- Blue-N-Hall Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, restroom, fish cleaning, 6 miles
Piers and bank spots near Doboy Sound
- Blue-N-Haulpier, 6 miles
GA DNR Coastal Resources Division Coastal Fishing Map layers and WRD Water Access Points, checked October 2026.
What you can keep in Doboy Sound
CRD sets the creel and size limits for state waters, shown here; past three miles the federal rules apply.
| Species | Daily limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Amberjack | 1; minimum size 28" FL | All year |
| American Eel | 25; minimum size 9" TL | All year |
| Atlantic Croaker | 25; minimum size None | All year |
| Atlantic Sturgeon | No harvest | Closed (no harvest) |
| Billfish (Blue marlin, White marlin, Sailfish) | Billfish may be landed in Georgia provided the angler complies with all federal regulations (federal HMS rules) | open all year |
| Black Drum | 15; minimum size 14" TL | All year |
| Black Sea Bass | 15; minimum size 12" TL | All year |
| Bluefish | 15; minimum size 12" FL | May 1 – Feb. 28 annually |
| Cobia | 1 per angler, maximum 6 per boat; minimum size 36" FL | March 1 – Oct. 31 |
| Dolphin (mahi mahi) | 10 (not to exceed 54 per boat, except headboats, which are allowed 10 per paying customer; minimum size 20" FL | All year |
| Flounder | 15; minimum size 12" TL | All year |
| Gag Grouper | 2; minimum size 25" TL | All year |
| King mackerel | 3; minimum size 24" FL | All year |
| Spanish mackerel | 15; minimum size 12" FL | All year |
| Red Drum | 5; minimum size 14" TL (Maximum 23" TL) | All year |
| Red Porgy | 3; minimum size 14" TL | All year |
| Red Snapper | 2; minimum size 20" TL | All year |
| Sharks (other than hammerheads, small shark composite, and prohibited | 1 per angler or boat, whichever is fewer; minimum size 54" FL (83" FL for Shortfin Makos) | All year |
| Small Shark Composite (Atlantic Sharpnose, Bonnethead, Spiny Dogfish) | 1 per angler; minimum size 30" FL | All year |
| Prohibited sharks | No harvest: Sand tiger, Sandbar, Silky, Bigeye sand tiger, Whale, Basking, White, Dusky, Bignose, Galapagos, Night, Reef, Narrowtooth, Caribbean Sharpnose, Smalltail, Atlantic angel, Longfin | Closed (no harvest) |
| Sheepshead | 15; minimum size 10" FL | All year |
| Spot | 25; minimum size None | All year |
| Spotted Seatrout | 15; minimum size 14" TL | All year |
| Striped bass (Saltwater) | 2; minimum size 22" TL | All year |
| Striped bass (Savannah River) | 2; minimum size 27" TL | All year |
| Tarpon | 1; minimum size 68" FL | All year |
| Tripletail | 2; minimum size 18" TL | All year |
| Weakfish | 1; minimum size 13" TL | All year |
| Hammerhead sharks (great, scalloped, smooth) | 1 per angler or boat, whichever is less; minimum size 78 inches FL | All year |
Saltwater anglers 16 and up carry a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident for 365 days) and the free Saltwater Information Program permit.
A Reef and Migratory Fish Endorsement becomes mandatory on January 1, 2027 for the listed species: $10 resident, $20 nonresident.
GA DNR Coastal Resources Division recreational limits and the 2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations saltwater section, checked October 2026. CRD limits.
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| Reef | Distance | Type | Depth | Deployment points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Point Reef | 10 miles north | inshore | ||
| Four Mile Island Reef | 10 miles north | inshore | ||
| ALT Reef | 12 miles southeast | offshore | 30-40 ft | 55 |
| BH Reef | 14 miles northeast | offshore | 10-16 ft | 4 |
| Troupe Creek Reef | 14 miles southwest | inshore | ||
| Jove Creek Reef | 14 miles southwest | inshore |
CRD Offshore Artificial Reef footprints and guide points.
Short drives from Doboy Sound
Crickets, shiners and line near Doboy Sound
- Blue N Hall Marinamarina, Darien, 6 miles
- Hampton River Marinamarina, St. Simons Island, 8 miles
- Darien River Waterfront Park & Docksbait and tackle shop, Darien, 8 miles
- Outboard Rejuvenationsbait and tackle shop, Darien, 9 miles
- Two-Way Fish Campmarina, Brunswick, 10 miles
- Two Way Fish Camp & Marinamarina, Brunswick, 10 miles
Guided trips on Doboy Sound
- Billy Bee's Kids Charterscharter, St. Simons Island, (912) 269-9983
- Bracewell Charterscharter, Jekyll Island, (912) 996-1572
- Captain Mark Noble Charter Fishingcharter, St. Simons Island, (912) 634-1219
- Cashflow Fishing Charters Ltdcharter, Brunswick, (912) 267-0782
- Coastal Island Charter Fishingcharter, Saint Simons Island, (912) 638-0241
- Coastal River Charterscharter, Savannah, (912) 441-9930
- Creekside Charterscharter, Jekyll, Brunswick, (912) 571-6322
- Dead Bait Charterscharter, Brunswick, (912) 266-1430
Places to stay close to Doboy Sound
- Darien8 miles
- Crescent10 miles
- Eulonia13 miles
- St. Simons16 miles
Neighboring sounds of Doboy Sound
- Altamaha Sound5 miles
- Buttermilk Sound8 miles
- Sapelo Sound11 miles
Rivers feeding the area of Doboy Sound
- South Newport River20 miles
- North Newport River24 miles
County pages that include Doboy Sound
- McIntosh Countyseat: Darien
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Doboy Sound: questions Georgia anglers send in
Where is Doboy Sound?
In McIntosh County waters, about 8 miles from Darien.
Can a nonresident fish Doboy Sound?
Saltwater anglers 16 and up carry a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident for 365 days) and the free Saltwater Information Program permit.
What are redfish rules for Doboy Sound?
Five red drum a day, 14 to 23 inches total length, per CRD.
What is the spotted seatrout limit for Doboy Sound?
Spotted seatrout: 15 daily, 14-inch minimum.
Is there a public ramp near Doboy Sound?
Launch at Sapelo Island WMA Boat Ramp, 3 miles away.
Is there bank fishing near Doboy Sound?
Blue-N-Haul sits about 6 miles from it.
Which artificial reef is closest to Doboy Sound?
High Point Reef at 10 miles, depth not printed.
Which listed shop is closest to Doboy Sound?
Try Blue N Hall Marina, roughly 6 miles off.
Load the cooler for Doboy Sound
License, SIP permit and CRD limits come first.