SlotGaugeCheck a catchRed Snapper regulations in Georgia
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Red Snapper size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia state waters (to 3 nm) | Open year-round | 20 inch minimum | 2 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/finfish-seasons-limits-sizes
- State waters only; federal waters (3–200 mi) have a separate, very short season — see safmc.net.
Exact Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 20 TL
- Limit
- 2
- statewide — as printed
- “Red snapper* | All year | 2 | 20 TL”
Source: Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the red snapper
Species of fish
The northern red snapper is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is native to the western Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico, where it inhabits environments associated with reefs. This species is commercially important and is also sought after as a game fish.
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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 Snapper in Georgia?
20 inch minimum in Georgia state waters.
How many Red Snapper can you keep per day in Georgia?
2 per person per day.
When is Red Snapper season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
Is my Red Snapper a keeper today?
A red snapper is a keeper today if it measures at least 20 inches, with a daily limit of 2.