Bluefish regulations in Georgia

· Saltwater · 2026 season

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

Bluefish 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

Notes

A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' season. Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://coastalgadnr.org/limits

Exact Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 12 FL
Limit: 15
statewide — as printed: “Bluefish | All year | 15 | 12 FL”

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

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About the bluefish

Species of marine pelagic fish (''Pomatomus saltatrix'')

The bluefish is the only extant species of the family Pomatomidae. It is a marine pelagic fish found around the world in temperate and subtropical waters, except for the northern Pacific Ocean. Bluefish are known as tailor in Australia and New Zealand, elf and shad in South Africa. It is a popular gamefish and food fish.

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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 Bluefish in Georgia?

12 inch minimum in Georgia state waters.

How many Bluefish can you keep per day in Georgia?

15 per person per day.

When is Bluefish season in Georgia?

Open year-round.

Is my Bluefish a keeper today?

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