Gag Grouper in Georgia
Where Georgia gag grouper live and what you may keep.
- 2; minimum size 25" limit
- 38 lb. 0 oz.record
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What Georgia anglers should know about gag grouper
Gag grouper is listed by Georgia DNR as a saltwater game fish. On georgia saltwaters, anglers work with 2; minimum size 25" TL; season all year.
The men's saltwater record list shows 38 lb. 0 oz. from 2002.
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| Applies to | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia saltwaters (state waters 0-3 nautical miles; seaward of the saltwater demarcation line) | 2; minimum size 25" TL | All year |
Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division limits page. Checked October 2026.
Georgia record gag grouper
| List | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| men's saltwater | 38 lb. 0 oz. | East of Navy Tower R-2 | 2002 |
| women's saltwater | 20 lb. 0 oz. | Snapper Banks off Savannah, Ga. | 1984 |
WRD freshwater record list and CRD saltwater game fish records; angler names left out. Checked October 2026.
Captains and guides suited to gag grouper
- 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
Georgia species in the same class as gag grouper
- Greater Amberjacksaltwater
- Atlantic Croakersaltwater
- Atlantic Sturgeonsaltwater
- Black Drumsaltwater
- Black Sea Basssaltwater
- Bluefishsaltwater
- Cobiasaltwater
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)saltwater
- Floundersaltwater
- King Mackerelsaltwater
- Spanish Mackerelsaltwater
- Red Drumsaltwater
A look at the water near Gag Grouper
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Mccunicano, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Straight answers on gag grouper in Georgia
How many gag grouper can I keep in Georgia?
2; minimum size 25" TL for georgia saltwaters; season all year.
Does Georgia list a record gag grouper?
38 lb. 0 oz. on the men's saltwater list, from East of Navy Tower R-2 in 2002.
Which waters here list gag grouper?
No lake or river page here lists it yet.
Is there a stocking program for gag grouper?
WRD lists no stocking for it by water.
What scientific name goes with gag grouper?
A saltwater game fish; saltwater water.
Can I fish for gag grouper all year in Georgia?
All year on georgia saltwaters.
Which Georgia license covers gag grouper?
Saltwater anglers 16 and up carry a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident for 365 days) and the free Saltwater Information Program permit.
Are there guided trips for gag grouper?
6 guide or captains on the list, among them Capt David Newlin Deep Sea.
Choose a Georgia water for gag grouper
Open a listed water for ramps and the rules that apply.