Crappie regulations in Georgia

· Freshwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Crappie has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 30.

Crappie size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Georgia freshwater (statewide)	Open year-round	None	30 per person per day

Notes

A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' notes. Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://www.eregulations.com/georgia/fishing/agreements-with-bordering-states

Exact Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: None
Limit: 30
Inland waters — as printed: “Crappie | Black and/or White | 30”

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

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About the crappie

Common name for two species of game fish

Crappies are two species of North American freshwater fish of the genus Pomoxis in the family Centrarchidae (sunfishes). Both species of crappies are popular game fish among recreational anglers.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Crappie in Georgia?

None in Georgia state waters.

How many Crappie can you keep per day in Georgia?

30 per person per day.

When is Crappie season in Georgia?

Open year-round.

Is my Crappie a keeper today?

Crappie has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 30.