Jekyll Sound Fishing
A Georgia sound off Camden County with 3 ramps and 3 pier or bank sites nearby.
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Meet Jekyll Sound
On the Camden County shore, Jekyll Sound opens toward the Atlantic between the barrier islands. The nearest Census town is Jekyll Island, roughly 3 miles away.
Nearby are 3 public ramps and 3 pier or bank sites. Run about 6 miles to reach Henry Vassa Cate (formerly Twin Sisters) Reef, the nearest reef. The nearest passes and mouths are Satilla River mouth, Goulds Inlet and St. Marys River mouth.
Launches and piers around Jekyll Sound
Where boats put in for Jekyll Sound
- Jekyll Island Boat Ramp2 lanes, dock, restroom, fee, 2 miles
- Jekyll Harbor Marinahoist launch, dock, restroom, fee, 2 miles
- Spring Bluff (US 17) Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, 12 miles
Fishing from shore close to Jekyll Sound
- St. Andrews Picnic Area & Beachbank, under a mile
- Pond Fishing Piers at Jekyll Boat Ramppier, 2 miles
- Jekyll Creek Pierspier, 2 miles
GA DNR Coastal Resources Division Coastal Fishing Map layers and WRD Water Access Points, checked October 2026.
CRD creel limits around Jekyll Sound
Inside three nautical miles, the CRD table governs what you keep; federal waters start beyond.
| 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.
Anglers landing reef or migratory fish need the new endorsement from January 1, 2027 ($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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Vassa Cate (formerly Twin Sisters) Reef | 6 miles north | inshore | ||
| Jekyll Island Pier Reef | 7 miles north | inshore | ||
| Mud Creek Reef | 8 miles south | inshore | ||
| Little River Reef | 10 miles north | inshore | ||
| A Reef | 13 miles southeast | offshore | 30-45 ft | 40 |
| Jove Creek Reef | 13 miles north | inshore |
CRD Offshore Artificial Reef footprints and guide points.
Beside Jekyll Sound
Tackle counters serving Jekyll Sound
- Jekyll Harbor Marinamarina, Jekyll Island, 2 miles
- Jekyll Island Boat Toursbait and tackle shop, Jekyll Island, 3 miles
- Jekyll Island Fishing Centerbait and tackle shop, Jekyll Island, 6 miles
- Jekyll Fishing Centerbait and tackle shop, Jekyll Island, 7 miles
- Credle's Adventuresmarina, Brunswick, 8 miles
- St. Simons Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, St. Simons Island, 8 miles
Captains and guides working Jekyll 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
Towns that make a base for Jekyll Sound
- Jekyll Island3 miles
- Brunswick8 miles
- St. Simons11 miles
- Country Club Estates13 miles
More coastal water near Jekyll Sound
- St. Andrew Sound3 miles
- St. Simons Sound7 miles
- Cumberland Sound16 miles
Rivers that reach Jekyll Sound
- Crooked River19 miles
Counties around Jekyll Sound
- Camden Countyseat: Woodbine
What to pack from Piscifun for Jekyll Sound
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Scenes from the water around Jekyll Sound
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: w:Flickr user Karol M, CC BY 2.0
Jekyll Sound, answered before you load the boat
Which county borders Jekyll Sound?
Along Camden County, about 3 miles from Jekyll Island.
Does a day on Jekyll Sound call for a Georgia license?
Saltwater anglers 16 and up carry a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident for 365 days) and the free Saltwater Information Program permit.
Can I keep a big redfish from Jekyll Sound?
CRD allows five red drum between 14 and 23 inches.
Are seatrout rules strict on Jekyll Sound?
Fifteen spotted seatrout a day, 14 inches minimum, per CRD.
How do boaters reach Jekyll Sound?
Jekyll Island Boat Ramp is nearest, 2 miles.
Which public pier sits nearest Jekyll Sound?
Fish from St. Andrews Picnic Area & Beach, under a mile away.
Are there reefs near Jekyll Sound?
The closest is Henry Vassa Cate (formerly Twin Sisters) Reef, 6 miles, depth not printed.
Where do I pick up bait on the road to Jekyll Sound?
Closest listing: Jekyll Harbor Marina, 2 miles.
Put Jekyll Sound on the fishing calendar
Check the tide and the CRD limits, then launch.