Lake Sturgeon regulations in Georgia

Sturgeon · Freshwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Lake Sturgeon is closed to harvest. Release it.

Lake Sturgeon size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Georgia freshwater, statewide (incl. Coosa River)	Closed to harvest	—	—

Notes

Sturgeon of any kind may not be taken in fresh or salt water in Georgia. The Coosa River lake sturgeon season is closed — release immediately.

Exact Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division wording

Season: Possession prohibited
Size: None
Limit: No harvest
Georgia freshwater, statewide (incl. Coosa River) — as printed: “Coosa River: The season for taking lake sturgeon from the Coosa River and its tributaries is CLOSED.”

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

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About the lake sturgeon

Species of fish

The Lake Sturgeon Acipenser fulvescens, also known as Nmé in Anishinaabemowin, means "the king of all fishes." Lake Sturgeon play a fundamental role in Native American culture, spirituality, and way of life. One of the 27 species of sturgeon globally, and one of the 10 species of sturgeon and paddlefish in North America.

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 Lake Sturgeon in Georgia?

No size limit in Georgia state waters.

How many Lake Sturgeon can you keep per day in Georgia?

Possession prohibited.

When is Lake Sturgeon season in Georgia?

Open year-round.

Is my Lake Sturgeon a keeper today?

Lake Sturgeon is closed to harvest. Release it.