Sheepshead regulations in Georgia

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A sheepshead is a keeper today if it measures at least 10 inches, with a daily limit of 15.

Sheepshead size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Georgia state waters (to 3 nm)	Open year-round	10 inch minimum	15 per person per day

Exact Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 10 FL
Limit: 15
statewide — as printed: “Sheepshead | All year | 15 | 10 FL”

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

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Sheepshead in Georgia?

10 inch minimum in Georgia state waters.

How many Sheepshead can you keep per day in Georgia?

15 per person per day.

When is Sheepshead season in Georgia?

Open year-round.

Is my Sheepshead a keeper today?

A sheepshead is a keeper today if it measures at least 10 inches, with a daily limit of 15.