Spot in Georgia
Rules, records and where to find spot in Georgia.
- 25; minimum size Nonlimit
- 1 lb. 0.32 oz.record
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A Georgia primer on spot
The Georgia DNR fish lists carry Spot as a saltwater game fish. The guide row for georgia saltwaters sets 25; minimum size None; season all year.
Georgia's men's saltwater record is 1 lb. 0.32 oz., set in 2023.
Georgia bag rules covering spot
| Applies to | Limit and size | Season |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia saltwaters (state waters 0-3 nautical miles; seaward of the saltwater demarcation line) | 25; minimum size None | All year |
Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division limits page. Checked October 2026.
Record spot from Georgia water
| List | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| men's saltwater | 1 lb. 0.32 oz. | Brunswick River | 2023 |
WRD freshwater record list and CRD saltwater game fish records; angler names left out. Checked October 2026.
Georgia guides and captains for spot
- 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
Other Georgia species grouped with spot
- Greater Amberjacksaltwater
- Atlantic Croakersaltwater
- Atlantic Sturgeonsaltwater
- Black Drumsaltwater
- Black Sea Basssaltwater
- Bluefishsaltwater
- Cobiasaltwater
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)saltwater
- Floundersaltwater
- Gag Groupersaltwater
- King Mackerelsaltwater
- Spanish Mackerelsaltwater
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Georgia spot, asked and answered
Which Georgia rule governs keeping spot?
25; minimum size None for georgia saltwaters; season all year.
Which year produced the Georgia record spot?
1 lb. 0.32 oz. on the men's saltwater list, from Brunswick River in 2023.
Where are spot found in Georgia?
It has not shown up on a water page yet.
Does Georgia stock spot?
WRD posts per-water stocking only for trout.
What kind of fish is spot under Georgia rules?
A saltwater game fish; saltwater water.
Does Georgia close the season on spot?
All year on georgia saltwaters.
Which permit do I need for spot?
Saltwater anglers 16 and up carry a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident for 365 days) and the free Saltwater Information Program permit.
Does any Georgia charter run trips for spot?
6 guide or captains on the list, among them Capt David Newlin Deep Sea.
Go find some spot
Each listed Georgia water opens a page with launches and limits.