King Mackerel (also known as Kingfish, King) in Georgia. Minimum legal size, daily bag limit, possession limit — verified against the Georgia DNR CRD guide, 2026.
In Georgia, the minimum legal size for King Mackerel is 24 in and the daily bag limit is 3. There is no closed season in GA.
No closed season
Atlantic coast only. STATE WATERS. Size is 24 in FORK LENGTH (FL). King mackerel is ALSO federally managed 3-200 miles offshore — federal (SAFMC/South Atlantic) size, bag, and trip limits can differ; consult www.safmc.net for offshore trips.
These limits are pulled from the Georgia DNR CRD recreational size and creel limits. Last verified September 2026.
Always check the official guide before keeping any fish. Regulations change. Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Coastal Resources Division updates its guide annually and occasionally mid-year. Fines for over-bag or undersized fish are significant.
Georgia requires a recreational fishing licence to fish in salt water, plus a free Saltwater Information Program (SIP) permit for anyone aged 16 or older. Georgia licences.
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