Spotted Seatrout in Georgia
Keeping, finding and weighing spotted seatrout in Georgia.
- 15; minimum size 14"limit
- 9 lbs. 7 oz.record
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How spotted seatrout fit into Georgia fishing
Georgia regulations class Spotted seatrout as a saltwater game fish. For georgia saltwaters the rule is 15; minimum size 14" TL, open all year.
A 9 lbs. 7 oz. fish from 1976 holds the men's saltwater mark in Georgia.
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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 14" TL | All year |
Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division limits page. Checked October 2026.
Georgia's heaviest spotted seatrout on file
| List | Weight | Water | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| men's saltwater | 9 lbs. 7 oz. | Christmas Creek | 1976 |
| women's saltwater | 7 lbs. 8 oz. | Christmas Creek | 1990 |
WRD freshwater record list and CRD saltwater game fish records; angler names left out. Checked October 2026.
Hiring help to chase spotted seatrout
- 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
Fish listed next to spotted seatrout
- Greater Amberjacksaltwater
- Atlantic Croakersaltwater
- Atlantic Sturgeonsaltwater
- Black Drumsaltwater
- Black Sea Basssaltwater
- Bluefishsaltwater
- Cobiasaltwater
- Dolphin (Mahi Mahi)saltwater
- Floundersaltwater
- Gag Groupersaltwater
- King Mackerelsaltwater
- Spanish Mackerelsaltwater
Banks, coves and shoals close to Spotted Seatrout
Photo: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, CC BY 2.0
Photo: Mx. Granger, CC0 1.0
Photo: Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
Photo: David Dugan, CC BY-SA 3.0
Things to know before chasing spotted seatrout
What daily limit applies to Georgia spotted seatrout?
15; minimum size 14" TL for georgia saltwaters; season all year.
How much did the Georgia record spotted seatrout weigh?
9 lbs. 7 oz. on the men's saltwater list, from Christmas Creek in 1976.
Which Georgia lake is good for spotted seatrout?
No Georgia water page names it so far.
Are spotted seatrout stocked in Georgia?
Only trout have a published WRD stocking schedule.
How does Georgia classify spotted seatrout?
A saltwater game fish; saltwater water.
What dates cover spotted seatrout in Georgia?
All year on georgia saltwaters.
Must an out-of-state angler buy a license for spotted seatrout?
Saltwater anglers 16 and up carry a Georgia fishing license ($15 resident, $50 nonresident for 365 days) and the free Saltwater Information Program permit.
Who guides for spotted seatrout here?
6 guide or captains on the list, among them Capt David Newlin Deep Sea.
Plan a Georgia outing for spotted seatrout
Use the lists above to pick a spot, then check its page.