Weakfish regulations in Georgia

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A weakfish is a keeper today if it measures at least 13 inches, with a daily limit of 1.

Weakfish size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
Georgia state waters (to 3 nm)	Open year-round	13 inch minimum	1 per person per day

Exact Georgia DNR Coastal Resources Division wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 13 TL
Limit: 1
statewide — as printed: “Weakfish | All year | 1 | 13 TL”

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

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About the weakfish

Genus of fishes

Cynoscion is a genus of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family, Sciaenidae, the drums and croakers. These fish are found off the coasts of North and South America in the western Atlantic and eastern Pacific Oceans. Many fish in this genus have been given the common name weakfish.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Weakfish in Georgia?

13 inch minimum in Georgia state waters.

How many Weakfish can you keep per day in Georgia?

1 per person per day.

When is Weakfish season in Georgia?

Open year-round.

Is my Weakfish a keeper today?

A weakfish is a keeper today if it measures at least 13 inches, with a daily limit of 1.