Atlantic Sturgeon regulations in Georgia

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Atlantic Sturgeon is closed to harvest. Release it.

Atlantic Sturgeon size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
statewide	Closed to harvest	—	—

Notes

A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' zones. Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://www.eregulations.com/georgia/fishing/game-species-daily-limits

Exact Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division wording

Season: No Harvest
Size: No Harvest
Limit: No Harvest
statewide — as printed: “Atlantic sturgeon | No Harvest”

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

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About the atlantic sturgeon

Species of fish

The Atlantic sturgeon is a large species of sturgeon native to both sides of the Atlantic Ocean, and associated river basins. It is a member of the family Acipenseridae, and, along with other sturgeon, it is sometimes considered a living fossil. The main range of the Atlantic sturgeon is in eastern North America, extending from New Brunswick, Canada, to the eastern coast of Florida, United States. A highly endangered disjunct population occurs in the Baltic region of Europe.

Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Regulations on this page come from Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division, not Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Atlantic Sturgeon in Georgia?

No Harvest in Georgia state waters.

How many Atlantic Sturgeon can you keep per day in Georgia?

No Harvest.

When is Atlantic Sturgeon season in Georgia?

Open year-round.

Is my Atlantic Sturgeon a keeper today?

Atlantic Sturgeon is closed to harvest. Release it.