Flounder regulations in Georgia

· Saltwater · 2026 season

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

Flounder 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' notes. Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://www.eregulations.com/georgia/fishing/recreational-fishing

Exact Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division wording

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

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

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About the flounder

Family of fishes

The southern flounders or armless flounders are a small family, Achiropsettidae, of flounders found in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters. There are four genera, each with one species.

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 Flounder in Georgia?

12 inch minimum in Georgia state waters.

How many Flounder can you keep per day in Georgia?

15 per person per day.

When is Flounder season in Georgia?

Open year-round.

Is my Flounder a keeper today?

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