Black Sea Bass in Georgia
The Georgia rule book and water list for black sea bass.
- 15; minimum size 12"limit
- 5 lb. 12 oz.record
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Georgia black sea bass: limits, records and waters
Georgia DNR counts Black sea bass as a saltwater game fish. Its first limit row covers georgia saltwaters: 15; minimum size 12" TL, season all year.
Georgia's best men's saltwater entry is 5 lb. 12 oz., dated 1998.
What the Georgia rules allow for black sea bass
| Applies to | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia saltwaters (state waters 0-3 nautical miles; seaward of the saltwater demarcation line) | 15; minimum size 12" TL | All year |
Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division limits page. Checked October 2026.
The biggest black sea bass on Georgia's lists
| List | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| men's saltwater | 5 lb. 12 oz. | East of Navy Tower R2 | 1998 |
| men's saltwater | 5 lb. 11.68 oz. | East of Navy Tower R2 | 1994 |
| women's saltwater | 4 lb. 8 oz. | Savannah Snapper Banks | 1983 |
WRD freshwater record list and CRD saltwater game fish records; angler names left out. Checked October 2026.
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- Caddis Shack Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Mineral Bluff, (762) 270-1565
- Mad Shark Charterscharter, Brunswick, (912) 223-1066
- Reel Time Guide Servicefishing guide, Lake Oconee, Greensboro, (404) 803-0741
- Blackhawk Fly Fishingfly fishing guide, Soque, Clarkesville, (706) 947-3474
Close relatives on Georgia's list besides black sea bass
- Greater Amberjacksaltwater
- Atlantic Croakersaltwater
- Atlantic Sturgeonsaltwater
- Black Drumsaltwater
- Bluefishsaltwater
- Cobiasaltwater
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)saltwater
- Floundersaltwater
- Gag Groupersaltwater
- King Mackerelsaltwater
- Spanish Mackerelsaltwater
- Red Drumsaltwater
Pictures from Georgia water near Black Sea Bass
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, CC BY 2.0
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black sea bass in Georgia: what anglers ask
What is the Georgia creel limit for black sea bass?
15; minimum size 12" TL for georgia saltwaters; season all year.
What is the Georgia record black sea bass?
5 lb. 12 oz. on the men's saltwater list, from East of Navy Tower R2 in 1998.
Where do black sea bass live in Georgia?
None of the water pages name it yet.
Where does WRD stock black sea bass?
WRD publishes no per-water stocking list for it.
Which category do Georgia rules put black sea bass in?
A saltwater game fish; saltwater water.
Is Georgia black sea bass season open now?
All year on georgia saltwaters.
Do I need a trout license for black sea bass?
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 hire a Georgia guide for black sea bass?
4 guide or captains on the list, among them Caddis Shack Fly Fishing.
Make a day of black sea bass
Pick a lake or river above to see access and limits.