King Mackerel in Georgia
The Georgia rule book and water list for king mackerel.
- 3; minimum size 24" limit
- 75 lb. 12 oz.record
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Georgia king mackerel: limits, records and waters
Georgia DNR counts King mackerel as a saltwater game fish. Its first limit row covers georgia saltwaters: 3; minimum size 24" FL, season all year.
Georgia's best men's saltwater entry is 75 lb. 12 oz., dated 2004.
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| Applies to | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia saltwaters (state waters 0-3 nautical miles; seaward of the saltwater demarcation line) | 3; minimum size 24" FL | All year |
Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division limits page. Checked October 2026.
The biggest king mackerel on Georgia's lists
| List | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| men's saltwater | 75 lb. 12 oz. | Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary | 2004 |
| men's saltwater | 2 lb. 3 oz. | MacKay River, 1/4 mile north of bridge, St. Simons Island | 1975 |
| women's saltwater | 45 lb. 7 oz. | Navy Tower R6 | 2016 |
| women's saltwater | 2 lb. 4 oz. | MacKay River, 1/4 mile north of bridge, St. Simons Island | 1975 |
WRD freshwater record list and CRD saltwater game fish records; angler names left out. Checked October 2026.
Georgia trips aimed at king mackerel
- 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
Close relatives on Georgia's list besides king mackerel
- Greater Amberjacksaltwater
- Atlantic Croakersaltwater
- Atlantic Sturgeonsaltwater
- Black Drumsaltwater
- Black Sea Basssaltwater
- Bluefishsaltwater
- Cobiasaltwater
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)saltwater
- Floundersaltwater
- Gag Groupersaltwater
- Spanish Mackerelsaltwater
- Red Drumsaltwater
Pictures from Georgia water near King Mackerel
Photo: Jcgaylor, CC0 1.0
Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0 1.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: David Dugan, CC BY-SA 3.0
king mackerel in Georgia: what anglers ask
What is the Georgia creel limit for king mackerel?
3; minimum size 24" FL for georgia saltwaters; season all year.
What is the Georgia record king mackerel?
75 lb. 12 oz. on the men's saltwater list, from Gray's Reef National Marine Sanctuary in 2004.
Where do king mackerel live in Georgia?
None of the water pages name it yet.
Where does WRD stock king mackerel?
WRD publishes no per-water stocking list for it.
Which category do Georgia rules put king mackerel in?
A saltwater game fish; saltwater water.
Is Georgia king mackerel season open now?
All year on georgia saltwaters.
Do I need a trout license for king mackerel?
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 king mackerel?
6 guide or captains on the list, among them Capt David Newlin Deep Sea.
Make a day of king mackerel
Pick a lake or river above to see access and limits.