Redfin Pickerel in Georgia
Georgia limits, records and waters for redfin pickerel.
- 15limit
- 2 lb, 10 ozrecord
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redfin pickerel in Georgia: the short version
In Georgia rules, Redfin pickerel (Esox americanus) is treated as a game fish. Under statewide freshwater, the limit reads 15 and the season is open all year.
The Georgia freshwater record stands at 2 lb, 10 oz, caught in 1982. Our lake and river pages mention it on 5 waters.
redfin pickerel: the WRD fish identification entry
Description. “Dark brown to black on back. Belly is pale, vertical bars on sides, dorsal fin dark, other fins amber to red. Fins clear, unspotted. Rarely 1 lb.”
Habitat. “Slow moving rivers and streams. Hides in shallow weed beds or under lily pads. Spawns in early spring when water reaches 40-53 degrees, scattering eggs over dense submerged vegetation.”
Range. “Coosa, Chattahoochee, Flint, Ochlockonee, Suwannee, Satilla, St. Marys, Ocmulgee, Oconee, Altamaha, Ogeechee and Savannah River basins.”
Food. “Fish, frogs, large aquatic insects and tadpoles.”
Tips. “Surface lures, live shiners, pork rind.”
Quoted from the WRD fish identification page. The WRD entry covers several related fish. Checked October 2026.
redfin pickerel limits by water type in Georgia
| Applies to | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Statewide freshwater | 15 | Open all year |
2026-2027 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations (Georgia DNR). Checked October 2026.
redfin pickerel on the Georgia record lists
| List | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| freshwater | 2 lb, 10 oz | Lewis Pond | 1982 |
WRD freshwater record list and CRD saltwater game fish records; angler names left out. Checked October 2026.
Where to fish for redfin pickerel in Georgia
Georgia lakes with redfin pickerel
- Reed Bingham Park Lake375 acres
Georgia streams with redfin pickerel
- Suwannee RiverClinch
- Little Ohoopee RiverEmanuel
- Murder CreekJasper
- Alabaha RiverPierce
WRD access point species flags and WRD fishing forecasts; largest waters first.
More Georgia fish like redfin pickerel
- Largemouth Bassfreshwater
- Altamaha Bassfreshwater
- Bartram's Bassfreshwater
- Chattahoochee Bassfreshwater
- Redeye Bassfreshwater
- Shoal Bassfreshwater
- Smallmouth Bassfreshwater
- Spotted Bassfreshwater
- Suwannee Bassfreshwater
- Tallapoosa Bassfreshwater
- White Bassfreshwater
- Hybrid Striped Bassfreshwater
Georgia lakes and rivers near Redfin Pickerel in pictures
Photo: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Mccunicano, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: Harrison Keely, CC BY 4.0
Quick answers on Georgia redfin pickerel
What size limit covers redfin pickerel in Georgia?
15 for statewide freshwater; season open all year.
How big is Georgia's record redfin pickerel?
2 lb, 10 oz on the freshwater list, from Lewis Pond in 1982.
Which Georgia waters hold redfin pickerel?
5 water pages on this site, led by Reed Bingham Park Lake, Suwannee River and Little Ohoopee River.
Does WRD release redfin pickerel?
No WRD stocking list covers it.
Is redfin pickerel freshwater or saltwater in Georgia?
A game fish, Esox americanus; freshwater water.
Which months may I keep redfin pickerel?
Open all year on statewide freshwater.
What does a Georgia license cost to fish for redfin pickerel?
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 redfin pickerel?
No guide listing mentions it yet.
Line up a redfin pickerel trip in Georgia
The pages linked above carry access points and creel rules.