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Black Bass · Freshwater · 2026 season
Spotted Bass size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia freshwater, statewide | Open year-round | No minimum length | 10 black bass of all species combined |
| Lake Lanier | Open year-round | 14 inch minimum | 10 black bass of all species combined |
Notes
- No minimum size statewide, but spotted bass on Lake Lanier must be 14 inches.
- Counts toward the 10 black bass daily limit.
Exact Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None statewide; 14 inches on Lake Lanier
- Limit
- Part of the 10 black bass daily limit
- Georgia freshwater, statewide — as printed
- “Spotted Bass Lake Lanier: 14 inches”
Source: Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the spotted bass
Species of fish
The spotted bass, also called spotty, or spots in various fishing communities, is a species of North American freshwater fish belonging to the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of the order Centrarchiformes. It is noted for the rows of dark spots below the lateral line, which give it its common name. One of the black basses, it is native to the Mississippi River basin and across the Gulf states, from central Texas through the Florida panhandle. Its native range extends into the western Mid-Atlantic states and it has been introduced into western North Carolina and Virginia. It has also been introduced to southern Africa, where it has become established in some isolated waters as an invasive species.
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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 Spotted Bass in Georgia?
No minimum length in Georgia state waters.
How many Spotted Bass can you keep per day in Georgia?
10 black bass of all species combined.
When is Spotted Bass season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
Is my Spotted Bass a keeper today?
Spotted Bass has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 10.