Amberjack regulations in Georgia

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A amberjack is a keeper today if it measures at least 28 inches, with a daily limit of 1.

Amberjack size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Georgia state waters (to 3 nm)	Open year-round	28 inch minimum	1 per person per day

Exact Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 28 FL
Limit: 1
statewide — as printed: “Amberjack* | All year | 1 | 28 FL”

Source: Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).

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About the amberjack

Species of fish

The greater amberjack, also known as the allied kingfish, great amberfish, greater yellowtail, jenny lind, sea donkey, purplish amberjack, reef donkey, rock salmon, sailors choice, yellowtail, and yellow trevally, is a species of predatory ray-finned fish in the family Carangidae, the jacks and pompanos. It is found in temperate, subtropical, and tropical seas around the world. It is a popular quarry species for recreational fisheries and is important in commercial fisheries. It is the largest species in the family Carangidae.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Amberjack in Georgia?

28 inch minimum in Georgia state waters.

How many Amberjack can you keep per day in Georgia?

1 per person per day.

When is Amberjack season in Georgia?

Open year-round.

Is my Amberjack a keeper today?

A amberjack is a keeper today if it measures at least 28 inches, with a daily limit of 1.