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Georgia shellfish & crabs size limits and seasons

6 species, 2026 rules for state waters. Tap a species for every zone, the exact Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division wording and a keeper check. Updated 2026-10-01. All 51 Georgia species A–Z →

Species	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Blue Crab	Open year-round	5 inch minimum	1 bushel per person per day, 2 bushels per boat
Hard Clam	Open year-round	0.75 inch minimum	1 bushel per person per day (1 per boat)
Oyster	Open year-round	3 inch minimum	2 bushels per person per day, 6 per boat
Shrimp	June 15 – January 15	None	48 quarts heads-on (30 quarts tails) per person per day
Stone Crab	Open year-round	No legal minimum; DNR recommends one claw of at least 2 3/4 inches	No limit — unregulated
Whelk	Open year-round	No minimum size	1 bushel per person