Spanish Mackerel in Georgia
Georgia limits, records and waters for Spanish mackerel.
- 15; minimum size 12"limit
- 8 lb. 4 oz.record
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Spanish mackerel in Georgia: the short version
In Georgia rules, Spanish mackerel is treated as a saltwater game fish. Under georgia saltwaters, the limit reads 15; minimum size 12" FL and the season is all year.
The Georgia men's saltwater record stands at 8 lb. 4 oz., caught in 1991.
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| Applies to | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia saltwaters (state waters 0-3 nautical miles; seaward of the saltwater demarcation line) | 15; minimum size 12" FL | All year |
Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division limits page. Checked October 2026.
Spanish mackerel on the Georgia record lists
| List | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| men's saltwater | 8 lb. 4 oz. | 5 miles east of buoy Y5 | 1991 |
| women's saltwater | 7 lb. 14.4 oz. | 4.2 miles off buoy W2 | 1988 |
WRD freshwater record list and CRD saltwater game fish records; angler names left out. Checked October 2026.
Who can put you on Spanish 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
More Georgia fish like Spanish mackerel
- Greater Amberjacksaltwater
- Atlantic Croakersaltwater
- Atlantic Sturgeonsaltwater
- Black Drumsaltwater
- Black Sea Basssaltwater
- Bluefishsaltwater
- Cobiasaltwater
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)saltwater
- Floundersaltwater
- Gag Groupersaltwater
- King Mackerelsaltwater
- Red Drumsaltwater
Georgia lakes and rivers near Spanish Mackerel in pictures
Photo: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: David Dugan, CC BY-SA 3.0
Photo: Bubba73 (Jud McCranie), CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answers on Georgia Spanish mackerel
What size limit covers Spanish mackerel in Georgia?
15; minimum size 12" FL for georgia saltwaters; season all year.
How big is Georgia's record Spanish mackerel?
8 lb. 4 oz. on the men's saltwater list, from 5 miles east of buoy Y5 in 1991.
Which Georgia waters hold Spanish mackerel?
The water pages do not list it yet.
Does WRD release Spanish mackerel?
No WRD stocking list covers it.
Is Spanish mackerel freshwater or saltwater in Georgia?
A saltwater game fish; saltwater water.
Which months may I keep Spanish mackerel?
All year on georgia saltwaters.
What does a Georgia license cost to fish for Spanish 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.
Which Georgia guides target Spanish mackerel?
6 guide or captains on the list, among them Capt David Newlin Deep Sea.
Line up a Spanish mackerel trip in Georgia
The pages linked above carry access points and creel rules.