Georgia regulations
Flathead Catfish Regulations in Georgia 2026
Georgia Flathead Catfish regulations: 3 current rules. Sourced from DNR WRD.
Rules (3)
Georgia statewideOpen
- Status
- Permitted
Statewide aggregate per 2025-26 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations (Game Species Daily Limits, p.55). Statewide: no daily limit for channel or flathead catfish.
Other Georgia fish regulations
Other regulated species in Georgia with current rule pages — same DNR WRD source, same verification cadence.
- Stripers (Striped Bass)37 rules
- Largemouth Bass33 rules
- Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow)25 rules
- Bluegill (Sunfish)13 rules
- Channel Catfish9 rules
- Cobia5 rules
- Flounder4 rules
- Black Sea Bass3 rules
- Speckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout)3 rules
- Black Drum3 rules
- Spanish Mackerel3 rules
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)3 rules
- Red Snapper3 rules
- Sheepshead3 rules
- Crappie (Black & White)3 rules
- Redfish (Red Drum)2 rules
Frequently asked questions
When is Flathead Catfish season in Georgia?
Flathead Catfish season in Georgia runs from Mar 1 to Jul 15 per DNR WRD.
What is the size limit for Flathead Catfish in Georgia?
Georgia does not publish a state-wide minimum size for Flathead Catfish. Check zone-specific rules above.
What is the daily bag limit for Flathead Catfish in Georgia?
Daily bag for Flathead Catfish in Georgia varies by zone; see the table above.
Official sources cited
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR WRD before keeping a catch.