King Mackerel regulations in Georgia

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A king mackerel is a keeper today if it measures at least 24 inches, with a daily limit of 3.

King Mackerel size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Georgia state waters (to 3 nm)	Open year-round	24 inch minimum	3 per person per day

Exact Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 24 FL
Limit: 3
statewide — as printed: “King mackerel* | All year | 3 | 24 FL”

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

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About the king mackerel

Species of fish

The king mackerel, kingfish or carite lucio is a migratory species of mackerel of the western Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. It is an important species to both the commercial and recreational fishing industries.

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 King Mackerel in Georgia?

24 inch minimum in Georgia state waters.

How many King Mackerel can you keep per day in Georgia?

3 per person per day.

When is King Mackerel season in Georgia?

Open year-round.

Is my King Mackerel a keeper today?

A king mackerel is a keeper today if it measures at least 24 inches, with a daily limit of 3.