Red Snapper (also known as American Red Snapper, Sow Snapper, Genuine Red Snapper) 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 Red Snapper is 20 in and the daily bag limit is 2 per person. Season note: Open seasons and these size and bag limits are reviewed at least annually and can change in-season — always confirm the current Georgia rules before keeping fish.
Open seasons and these size and bag limits are reviewed at least annually and can change in-season — always confirm the current Georgia rules before keeping fish.
Atlantic / GA state waters. Federal South Atlantic season differs and is highly volatile (set annually; 2026 federal recreational harvest closed pending NOAA). GA STATE waters (0-3 nm): All year, limit 2, 20" TL minimum. The dominant South Atlantic FEDERAL fishery (3-200 nm) is SAFMC/NOAA-managed with an annually-set, frequently closed or very short recreational season (federal harvest closed as of mid-2026) — see https://safmc.net/species/snapper-red/
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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