Cobia in Georgia
Rules, records and where to find cobia in Georgia.
- 1 per angler, maximulimit
- 88 lb. 12 oz.record
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A Georgia primer on cobia
The Georgia DNR fish lists carry Cobia as a saltwater game fish. The guide row for georgia saltwaters sets 1 per angler, maximum 6 per boat; minimum size 36" FL; season march 1 – oct. 31.
Georgia's men's saltwater record is 88 lb. 12 oz., set in 1985.
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| Applies to | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia saltwaters (state waters 0-3 nautical miles; seaward of the saltwater demarcation line) | 1 per angler, maximum 6 per boat; minimum size 36" FL | March 1 – Oct. 31 |
Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division limits page. Checked October 2026.
Record cobia from Georgia water
| List | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| men's saltwater | 88 lb. 12 oz. | Artificial Reef A, 7 nautical miles east-southeast of Tybee Island, Ga. | 1985 |
| women's saltwater | 68 lb. 5 oz. | Savannah Snapper Banks | 1999 |
WRD freshwater record list and CRD saltwater game fish records; angler names left out. Checked October 2026.
Georgia guides and captains for cobia
- Capt David Newlin Deep Seaoffshore charter, Richmond Hill, (912) 756-4573
- Redheads Fishing guide service and offshore chartersoffshore charter, Kingsland, (912) 674-6230
- Captain Ken's Fishing Expeditionsinshore charter, St. Marys, (912) 409-2478
- Fish Master Charterscharter, St. Marys, (912) 729-5214
- Lang Charterscharter, St. Marys, (912) 674-8062
- Salt Grass Charterscharter, St. Marys, 912-882-BOAT
Other Georgia species grouped with cobia
- Greater Amberjacksaltwater
- Atlantic Croakersaltwater
- Atlantic Sturgeonsaltwater
- Black Drumsaltwater
- Black Sea Basssaltwater
- Bluefishsaltwater
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)saltwater
- Floundersaltwater
- Gag Groupersaltwater
- King Mackerelsaltwater
- Spanish Mackerelsaltwater
- Red Drumsaltwater
Scenes from the water around Cobia
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Georgia cobia, asked and answered
Which Georgia rule governs keeping cobia?
1 per angler, maximum 6 per boat; minimum size 36" FL for georgia saltwaters; season march 1 – oct. 31.
Which year produced the Georgia record cobia?
88 lb. 12 oz. on the men's saltwater list, from Artificial Reef A, 7 nautical miles east-southeast of Tybee Island, Ga. in 1985.
Where are cobia found in Georgia?
It has not shown up on a water page yet.
Does Georgia stock cobia?
WRD posts per-water stocking only for trout.
What kind of fish is cobia under Georgia rules?
A saltwater game fish; saltwater water.
Does Georgia close the season on cobia?
March 1 – Oct. 31 on georgia saltwaters.
Which permit do I need for cobia?
Saltwater anglers 16 and up carry a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident for 365 days) and the free Saltwater Information Program permit.
Does any Georgia charter run trips for cobia?
6 guide or captains on the list, among them Capt David Newlin Deep Sea.
Go find some cobia
Each listed Georgia water opens a page with launches and limits.