SlotGaugeCheck a catchRed Drum regulations in Georgia
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Red Drum size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia state waters (to 3 nm) | Open year-round | 15–23 inch slot | 3 per person per day |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' zones. Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://coastalgadnr.org/limits
- The printed 2026 guide says 5 fish, 14–23 in; the Board of Natural Resources considered 3 fish, 15–24 in on Aug 25, 2026. SlotGauge applies the stricter overlap until CoastalGaDNR.org/RedDrum confirms. Rod & reel only.
Exact Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 14 TL (23 TL maximum)
- Limit
- 5
- statewide — as printed
- “Red drum (Channel bass, Spottail bass, Redfish)**B | All year | 5 | 14 TL (23 TL maximum) — B: At the time of this guide’s publication, the Board of Natural Resources was considering regulation changes for Red Drum (proposal: 3 fish, 15–24 in TL; Board meeting Aug. 25, 2026).”
Source: Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the red drum
Species of fish
The red drum, also known as redfish, channel bass, puppy drum, spottail bass, or simply red, is a game fish found in the Atlantic Ocean from Massachusetts to Florida and in the Gulf of Mexico from Florida to northern Mexico. It is the only species in the genus Sciaenops.
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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.
Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Red Drum in Georgia?
15–23 inch slot in Georgia state waters.
How many Red Drum can you keep per day in Georgia?
3 per person per day.
When is Red Drum season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
Is my Red Drum a keeper today?
A red drum is a keeper today if it measures between 15 and 23 inches, with a daily limit of 3.