Hybrid Striped Bass in Georgia
Georgia limits, records and waters for hybrid striped bass.
- 15 in total, only twlimit
- 25 lb, 8 ozrecord
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hybrid striped bass in Georgia: the short version
In Georgia rules, Hybrid striped bass (Morone saxatilis X chrysops) is treated as a game fish. Under statewide freshwater, the limit reads 15 in total, only two of which can be 22 inches or longer and the season is open all year.
The Georgia freshwater record stands at 25 lb, 8 oz, caught in 1995. Our lake and river pages mention it on 85 waters.
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Description. “Seven or eight black stripes, broken and above the lateral line. Dark back, almost black with silvery sides and white belly. Body depth similar to white bass. Tongue with two tooth patches. Second anal spine 2/3 or more the length of third anal spine. To 20 lb; 1 to 10 lb typical.”
Habitat. “Produced in hatcheries and stocked in lakes and reservoirs. Prefers open waters.”
Range. “Tennessee, Coosa, Chattahoochee, Flint, Ocmulgee, Oconee, Altamaha and Savannah River basins.”
Tips. “Jigs and crank baits, live shad and cut bait. Trolling, cast to schooling fish.”
Quoted from the WRD fish identification page. The WRD entry covers several related fish. Checked October 2026.
hybrid striped bass limits by water type in Georgia
| Applies to | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide freshwater (except listed rivers, Savannah River, Lake Russell and border waters) | 15 in total, only two of which can be 22 inches or longer | Open all year |
| North Newport, Medway (incl. Mount Hope Creek), Little Ogeechee, Ogeechee, Oconee (below GA Hwy 22, Milledgeville), Ocmu | 2 in total, both of which must be 22 inches in length or longer | Open all year |
| Savannah River and its tributaries downstream of J. Strom Thurmond Dam | 2 in total, both of which must be 27 inches in length or longer | Open all year |
| Statewide freshwater, including designated trout waters | 8 in total; special size limits and catch-and-release rules on listed streams | Open all year (all designated trout waters are open year round) |
| Lakes Hartwell and Clarks Hill | 10; Only 3 may be over 26 inches | Open all year |
| Lake Russell | 2; Only 1 may be over 34 inches | Open all year |
| Savannah River downstream of Clarks Hill dam | 2; 27-inch minimum length limit | Open all year |
| St. Marys River (Georgia-Florida agreement waters) | 2 fish which must be 22 inches or longer | Open all year |
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations (Georgia DNR). Checked October 2026.
hybrid striped bass on the Georgia record lists
| List | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| freshwater | 25 lb, 8 oz | Lake Chatuge | 1995 |
WRD freshwater record list and CRD saltwater game fish records; angler names left out. Checked October 2026.
Where to fish for hybrid striped bass in Georgia
Georgia lakes with hybrid striped bass
- Clarks Hill Lake71,535 acres
- Lake Hartwell56,000 acres
- Lake Walter F. George45,180 acres
- Lake Seminole37,500 acres
- Lake Richard B. Russell26,650 acres
- West Point Lake25,900 acres
- Lake Oconee19,050 acres
- Lake Sinclair14,750 acres
- Lake Allatoona11,860 acres
- Lake Blackshear8,500 acres
- Lake Chatuge7,050 acres
- Bartlett's Ferry Lake5,850 acres
- Lake Jackson4,750 acres
- Lake Nottely4,180 acres
- Lake Juliette3,600 acres
- Carters Lake3,220 acres
- Lake Tobesofkee1,750 acres
- Lake Andrews1,540 acres
- Lake Chehaw1,400 acres
- Reregulation Reservoir1,030 acres
- Lake Varner850 acres
- High Falls Lake650 acres
- Randy Poynter Lake650 acres
- Lake Rutledge229 acres
Georgia streams with hybrid striped bass
- Chattahoochee RiverHall
- Flint RiverBaker
- Oconee RiverLaurens
- Savannah RiverRichmond
- Kinchafoonee CreekLee
- Murder CreekJasper
WRD access point species flags and WRD fishing forecasts; largest waters first.
Who can put you on hybrid striped bass
- 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
More Georgia fish like hybrid striped bass
- Largemouth Bassfreshwater
- Altamaha Bassfreshwater
- Bartram's Bassfreshwater
- Chattahoochee Bassfreshwater
- Redeye Bassfreshwater
- Shoal Bassfreshwater
- Smallmouth Bassfreshwater
- Spotted Bassfreshwater
- Suwannee Bassfreshwater
- Tallapoosa Bassfreshwater
- White Bassfreshwater
- Channel Catfishfreshwater
Georgia lakes and rivers near Hybrid Striped Bass in pictures
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Rivers Langley; SaveRivers, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: David Dugan, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answers on Georgia hybrid striped bass
What size limit covers hybrid striped bass in Georgia?
15 in total, only two of which can be 22 inches or longer for statewide freshwater; season open all year.
How big is Georgia's record hybrid striped bass?
25 lb, 8 oz on the freshwater list, from Lake Chatuge in 1995.
Which Georgia waters hold hybrid striped bass?
85 water pages on this site, led by Clarks Hill Lake, Lake Hartwell and Lake Walter F. George.
Does WRD release hybrid striped bass?
No WRD stocking list covers it.
Is hybrid striped bass freshwater or saltwater in Georgia?
A game fish, Morone saxatilis X chrysops; freshwater water.
Which months may I keep hybrid striped bass?
Open all year on statewide freshwater.
What does a Georgia license cost to fish for hybrid striped bass?
Georgia asks anglers 16 and older for a fishing license: $15 for residents and $50 for nonresidents, each good for 365 days from purchase.
Which Georgia guides target hybrid striped bass?
4 guide or captains on the list, among them Caddis Shack Fly Fishing.
Line up a hybrid striped bass trip in Georgia
The pages linked above carry access points and creel rules.