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Bluegill (Sunfish) Regulations in Georgia 2026

Georgia Bluegill regulations: Daily bag 15 fish/day, Min size 8 inches. Sourced from DNR WRD.

DNR WRDOfficial source

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Rules (13)

All Pfas (Unless Otherwise Posted)
Daily bag
15 fish/day
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Berrien County
Gear
Allowed
Gear
Allowed
Fish Species: Bluegill listed as permitted species at Paradise Berrien County Fish Species: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Channel catfish, Black crappie, Brown bullhead, Hybrid striped bass.
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Dodge County
Gear
Allowed
Fish Species: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Red­ear sunfish, Channel catfish, Black crappie.
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House Pond
Daily bag
5 fish
Daily bag
5 fish
Min size
8"
Min size
8"
singly or in combination with redear sunfish, and warmouth singly or in combination with Bluegill, and warmouth
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Hugh M. Gillis
Gear
Allowed
Gear
Allowed
Bluegill listed among fish species: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Channel catfish, Black crappie, Brown bullhead. Fish species: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Channel catfish, Black crappie, Brown bullhead.
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Lake Richard B. Russell From The Russell Dam To Lake Hartwell Dam And Lake Secession Dam, All Tributaries To Lake Richard B. Russell
Daily bag
50 fish
Bream: See South Carolina Agreement
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Ocmulgee
Gear
Allowed
Gear
Allowed
Fish Species: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, White crappie, Redear sunfish, yellow bullhead.
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Other Georgia fish regulations

Other regulated species in Georgia with current rule pages — same DNR WRD source, same verification cadence.

Also known as

Bluegill is also called Bluegill (Sunfish), Pumpkinseed, Sunfish, Redear Sunfish, sunfish. Anglers in different regions use different names for the same fish, and the rules on this page apply to all of them in Georgia.

Frequently asked questions

When is Bluegill season in Georgia?

Bluegill season in Georgia is set by DNR WRD. Some zones may have specific open windows; see the rule table above.

What is the size limit for Bluegill in Georgia?

Minimum size for Bluegill in Georgia is 8 inches in House Pond, per DNR WRD. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.

What is the daily bag limit for Bluegill in Georgia?

Daily bag limit for Bluegill in Georgia is 15 fish/day in All Pfas (Unless Otherwise Posted), per DNR WRD.

Official sources cited

Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR WRD before keeping a catch.

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