Georgia regulations
Channel Catfish Regulations in Georgia 2026
Georgia Channel Catfish regulations as of 2026-05-08: Daily bag 5 fish/day; Gear Allowed; Gear Live Minnows. Sourced from DNR WRD.
Rules (9)
Georgia statewideOpen
- Status
- Permitted
- Status
- Permitted
may be sold if taken while commercial fishing as described in the Game and Fish Code year round
All Pfas (Unless Otherwise Posted)
- Daily bag
- 5 fish/day
Berrien County
- Gear
- Allowed
Channel catfish listed among Fish Species at Paradise Berrien County
Dodge County
- Gear
- Live Minnows
Live fish (minnows) are allowed for bait.
Georgia’s FreshwaterIn season
- Season opens
- Mar 1
- Season closes
- Jul 15
Hugh M. Gillis
- Gear
- Allowed
Fish species: Largemouth bass, Bluegill, Redear sunfish, Channel catfish, Black crappie, Brown bullhead.
Public Fishing Areas
- Daily bag
- 5
Also known as
Channel Catfish is also called Catfish. 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 Channel Catfish season in Georgia?
Channel Catfish season in Georgia runs from Mar 1 to Jul 15 per DNR WRD.
What is the size limit for Channel Catfish in Georgia?
Georgia does not publish a state-wide minimum size for Channel Catfish. Check zone-specific rules above.
What is the daily bag limit for Channel Catfish in Georgia?
Daily bag limit for Channel Catfish in Georgia is 5 fish/day in All Pfas (Unless Otherwise Posted), per DNR WRD.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/25GAAB_LR7.pdf
- https://www.eregulations.com/georgia/fishing
- https://www.eregulations.com/georgia/fishing/public-fishing-areas
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR WRD before keeping a catch. Last verified .