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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Striped Bass size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia saltwater | Open year-round | 22 inch minimum | 2 per person per day |
| Savannah River | Open year-round | 27 inch minimum | 2 per person per day |
| Georgia freshwater (statewide) | Open year-round | 22 TL | 15 striped/white/hybrid combined, only 2 of 22 in or longer |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' zones and season. Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://www.eregulations.com/georgia/fishing/game-species-daily-limits
- Freshwater statewide: 15 per day, only 2 of which may be 22 inches or longer; coastal rivers 2 per day at 22 in; lower Savannah 2 at 27 in.
Exact Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 22 TL
- Limit
- 2
- Saltwater — as printed
- “Striped bass (Saltwater) | All year | 2 | 22 TL”
- Savannah River — as printed
- “Striped bass (Savannah River) | All year | 2 | 27 TL”
Source: Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the striped bass
Species of fish
The striped bass, also called the Atlantic striped bass, striper, linesider, rock, or rockfish, is an anadromous perciform fish of the family Moronidae found primarily along the Atlantic coast of North America. It has also been widely introduced into inland recreational fisheries across the United States. Striped bass found in the Gulf of Mexico are a separate strain referred to as Gulf Coast striped bass.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Striped Bass in Georgia?
22 inch minimum in Georgia state waters.
How many Striped Bass can you keep per day in Georgia?
2 per person per day.
When is Striped Bass season in Georgia?
Open year-round.
Is my Striped Bass a keeper today?
A striped bass is a keeper today if it measures at least 22 inches, with a daily limit of 2.