Dolphin (Mahi Mahi) in Georgia
Keeping, finding and weighing dolphin (mahi mahi) in Georgia.
- 10 (not to exceed 54limit
- 68 lb. 9.28 oz.record
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How dolphin (mahi mahi) fit into Georgia fishing
Georgia regulations class Dolphin (mahi mahi) as a saltwater game fish. For georgia saltwaters the rule is 10 (not to exceed 54 per boat, except headboats, which are allowed 10 per paying customer; minimum size 20" FL, open all year.
A 68 lb. 9.28 oz. fish from 2025 holds the men's saltwater mark in Georgia.
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| Applies to | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia saltwaters (state waters 0-3 nautical miles; seaward of the saltwater demarcation line) | 10 (not to exceed 54 per boat, except headboats, which are allowed 10 per paying customer; minimum size 20" FL | All year |
Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division limits page. Checked October 2026.
Georgia's heaviest dolphin (mahi mahi) on file
| List | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| men's saltwater | 68 lb. 9.28 oz. | South Ledge | 2025 |
| men's saltwater | 68 lb. 1.6 oz. | Deli | 2022 |
| women's saltwater | 54 lbs., 8 oz. | 66 miles at "W2" | 1976 |
WRD freshwater record list and CRD saltwater game fish records; angler names left out. Checked October 2026.
Hiring help to chase dolphin (mahi mahi)
- 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
Fish listed next to dolphin (mahi mahi)
- Greater Amberjacksaltwater
- Atlantic Croakersaltwater
- Atlantic Sturgeonsaltwater
- Black Drumsaltwater
- Black Sea Basssaltwater
- Bluefishsaltwater
- Cobiasaltwater
- Floundersaltwater
- Gag Groupersaltwater
- King Mackerelsaltwater
- Spanish Mackerelsaltwater
- Red Drumsaltwater
Banks, coves and shoals close to Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, CC BY 2.0
Photo: John Phelan, CC BY 4.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Dclemens1971, CC BY 4.0
Things to know before chasing dolphin (mahi mahi)
What daily limit applies to Georgia dolphin (mahi mahi)?
10 (not to exceed 54 per boat, except headboats, which are allowed 10 per paying customer; minimum size 20" FL for georgia saltwaters; season all year.
How much did the Georgia record dolphin (mahi mahi) weigh?
68 lb. 9.28 oz. on the men's saltwater list, from South Ledge in 2025.
Which Georgia lake is good for dolphin (mahi mahi)?
No Georgia water page names it so far.
Are dolphin (mahi mahi) stocked in Georgia?
Only trout have a published WRD stocking schedule.
How does Georgia classify dolphin (mahi mahi)?
A saltwater game fish; saltwater water.
What dates cover dolphin (mahi mahi) in Georgia?
All year on georgia saltwaters.
Must an out-of-state angler buy a license for dolphin (mahi mahi)?
Saltwater anglers 16 and up carry a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident for 365 days) and the free Saltwater Information Program permit.
Who guides for dolphin (mahi mahi) here?
6 guide or captains on the list, among them Capt David Newlin Deep Sea.
Plan a Georgia outing for dolphin (mahi mahi)
Use the lists above to pick a spot, then check its page.