St. Andrew Sound Fishing
A Georgia sound off Camden County with 0 ramps and 0 pier or bank sites nearby.
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First things to know about St. Andrew Sound
St. Andrew Sound sits on the Georgia coast in Camden County, where tidal creeks meet the ocean. For supplies, Jekyll Island is around 5 miles off.
The closest artificial reef is Mud Creek Reef, about 6 miles out. Close by you will find Satilla River mouth, Goulds Inlet and St. Marys River mouth.
Public access to St. Andrew Sound
CRD lists no ramp or pier for St. Andrew Sound.
GA DNR Coastal Resources Division Coastal Fishing Map layers and WRD Water Access Points, checked October 2026.
Rules for inshore fish in St. Andrew Sound
The table lists CRD saltwater limits for state waters out to three miles.
| 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.
Plan for the Reef and Migratory Fish Endorsement, required from January 1, 2027, at $10 resident or $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Creek Reef | 6 miles south | inshore | ||
| Henry Vassa Cate (formerly Twin Sisters) Reef | 8 miles north | inshore | ||
| Jekyll Island Pier Reef | 9 miles north | inshore | ||
| A Reef | 11 miles east | offshore | 30-45 ft | 40 |
| Stafford Island Reef | 12 miles south | inshore | ||
| Little River Reef | 12 miles north | inshore |
CRD Offshore Artificial Reef footprints and guide points.
Within reach of St. Andrew Sound
Bait and tackle stops near St. Andrew Sound
- Jekyll Harbor Marinamarina, Jekyll Island, 4 miles
- Jekyll Island Boat Toursbait and tackle shop, Jekyll Island, 5 miles
- Jekyll Island Fishing Centerbait and tackle shop, Jekyll Island, 8 miles
- Jekyll Fishing Centerbait and tackle shop, Jekyll Island, 9 miles
- St. Simons Bait & Tacklebait and tackle shop, St. Simons Island, 10 miles
- Credle's Adventuresmarina, Brunswick, 11 miles
Book a guided day on St. Andrew 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
Georgia towns handy to St. Andrew Sound
- Jekyll Island5 miles
- Brunswick10 miles
- St. Simons13 miles
- Country Club Estates15 miles
The sounds closest to St. Andrew Sound
- Jekyll Sound3 miles
- St. Simons Sound10 miles
- Cumberland Sound14 miles
Rivers close to St. Andrew Sound
- Crooked River18 miles
Which counties share St. Andrew Sound
- Camden Countyseat: Woodbine
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Photos of fishing water by St. Andrew Sound
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
St. Andrew Sound in a few quick answers
What part of the Georgia coast holds St. Andrew Sound?
Look off Camden County, about 5 miles from Jekyll Island.
What does a saltwater trip on St. Andrew Sound require?
Saltwater anglers 16 and up carry a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident for 365 days) and the free Saltwater Information Program permit.
How many redfish can I keep from St. Andrew Sound?
Five fish, 14 to 23 inches TL.
What are the seatrout limits near St. Andrew Sound?
The limit is 15 with a 14-inch minimum.
Where is the closest trailer launch for St. Andrew Sound?
None is listed nearby.
Are there public piers on St. Andrew Sound?
No pier in our data is tied to it.
Where is structure near St. Andrew Sound?
Run 6 miles to Mud Creek Reef, depth not printed.
Where is live shrimp sold near St. Andrew Sound?
Drive 4 miles to Jekyll Harbor Marina.
Circle a Saturday for St. Andrew Sound
All Georgia saltwater rules are on the coast page.