Wassaw Sound Fishing
A Georgia sound off Chatham County with 13 ramps and 8 pier or bank sites nearby.
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Wassaw Sound by the figures
USGS GNIS places Wassaw Sound off Chatham County. Wilmington Island lies about 5 miles from the GNIS point.
Within reach are 13 public ramps and 8 pier or bank sites. Halfmoon River Reef, about 2 miles away, is the closest mapped reef. Tides run through Ogeechee River mouth, Savannah River mouth and Medway River mouth nearby.
Where to put in for Wassaw Sound
Public ramps around Wassaw Sound
- Landings Harbor Marina2 lanes, dock, restroom, fee, 4 miles
- Hogan's Marinahoist launch, dock, restroom, fee, 6 miles
- Turners Creek Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, restroom, 6 miles
- Lazaretto Creek Marina2 lanes, dock, restroom, 7 miles
- Tybee Island Marinahoist launch, dock, restroom, fee, 7 miles
- Tybee Creek Boat Ramp1 lane, 7 miles
- Bull River Marina, Whitemarsh Island1 lane, dock, restroom, fee, 7 miles
- Isle of Hope Marinahoist launch, dock, restroom, fee, 7 miles
- Fort Pulaski Boat Ramp1 lane, fee, 7 miles
- Bahia Bleu Marina2 lanes, dock, restroom, fee, 9 miles
- Savannah Bend Marina1 lane, dock, 9 miles
- Thunderbolt Boat Ramp1 lane, dock, restroom, 9 miles
- F.W. Spencer Boat Ramp2 lanes, restroom, 10 miles
Bank access around Wassaw Sound
- Ft. Pullaski Bridgebank, 7 miles
- Lazaretto Creek Fishing Pierpier, 7 miles
- Tybee Back River Pierpier, 7 miles
- Tybee Ocean Pierpier, 7 miles
- McQueen's Island Trailbank, 7 miles
- Jetty near Tybee Lighthousebank, 9 miles
- Thunderbolt Fishing Pierpier, 9 miles
- Frank W. Spencer Park Fishing Pierpier, 10 miles
GA DNR Coastal Resources Division Coastal Fishing Map layers and WRD Water Access Points, checked October 2026.
Size and bag rules near Wassaw Sound
These CRD limits apply in Georgia waters near shore; offshore federal waters follow SAFMC and NOAA rules.
| 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.
The 2027 Reef and Migratory Fish Endorsement costs $10 for residents and $20 for nonresidents, required from January 1.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halfmoon River Reef | 2 miles north | inshore | ||
| Romerly Marsh Creek (AKA Joe's Cut) Reef | 2 miles west | inshore | ||
| BSF Reef | 7 miles east | offshore | 29 ft | 9 |
| SAV Reef | 11 miles east | offshore | 30-40 ft | 16 |
| DUA Reef | 11 miles south | offshore | 35-45 ft | 22 |
| KC Reef | 12 miles southeast | offshore | 40-50 ft | 21 |
CRD Offshore Artificial Reef footprints and guide points.
Spots by Wassaw Sound
Gear and bait a short hop from Wassaw Sound
- Landings Harbor Marinamarina, Savannah, 4 miles
- Priest Landing Marinamarina, Savannah, 4 miles
- Young's Marinamarina, Savannah, 6 miles
- Boatyard at Sail Harbormarina, Savannah, 6 miles
- Hogan's Marinamarina, Savannah, 6 miles
- Nautical Boat Club – Savannahmarina, Savannah, 6 miles
Who guides on Wassaw 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
Nearby towns for a Wassaw Sound trip
- Wilmington Island5 miles
- Skidaway Island6 miles
- Dutch Island7 miles
- Isle of Hope7 miles
Sounds next to Wassaw Sound
- Ossabaw Sound8 miles
- Green Island Sound9 miles
- St. Catherines Sound20 miles
Tidal rivers near Wassaw Sound
- Little Back River18 miles
- Middle River21 miles
- Little Ogeechee River, Chatham County25 miles
Wassaw Sound, county by county
- Chatham Countyseat: Savannah
A Piscifun reel lineup for Wassaw Sound
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Telling apart the fish of Wassaw Sound
Photo: Jorge Alarcon or Dr. Daniel Benetti, Public domain
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Things to know before you fish Wassaw Sound
How do I spot Wassaw Sound on a coastal chart?
GNIS places it in Chatham County, about 5 miles from Wilmington Island.
What permits do I need for Wassaw 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 is the red drum limit near Wassaw Sound?
The limit is five, with a 14-inch minimum and 23-inch maximum.
How many specks can I keep from Wassaw Sound?
CRD allows 15 seatrout at 14 inches or longer.
Which ramps serve Wassaw Sound?
Landings Harbor Marina, about 4 miles away.
Where can I fish Wassaw Sound without a boat?
Ft. Pullaski Bridge is closest, 7 miles.
How far is the nearest reef from Wassaw Sound?
Halfmoon River Reef lies 2 miles away, depth not printed.
Which listed tackle counter sits closest to Wassaw Sound?
Landings Harbor Marina is around 4 miles away.
A morning on Wassaw Sound starts here
Carry your license and SIP permit on the water.