Black Sea Bass regulations in Georgia

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A black sea bass is a keeper today if it measures at least 12 inches, with a daily limit of 15.

Black Sea Bass size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Georgia state waters (to 3 nm)	Open year-round	12 inch minimum	15 per person per day

Exact Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 12 TL
Limit: 15
statewide — as printed: “Black sea bass* | All year | 15 | 12 TL”

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

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About the black sea bass

Species of fish

The black sea bass is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a sea bass from the subfamily Serraninae which is part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the groupers and anthias. It is found in the western Atlantic Ocean, where it is an important species for commercial and recreational fisheries.

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 Black Sea Bass in Georgia?

12 inch minimum in Georgia state waters.

How many Black Sea Bass can you keep per day in Georgia?

15 per person per day.

When is Black Sea Bass season in Georgia?

Open year-round.

Is my Black Sea Bass a keeper today?

A black sea bass is a keeper today if it measures at least 12 inches, with a daily limit of 15.