Georgia regulations
Speckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout) Regulations in Georgia 2026
Georgia speckled trout regulations in 2026: 14″ min size, 15 fish/day bag limit. Zone-specific exceptions may apply — see the rule table below. Sourced from DNR WRD.
Rules (3)
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
- Black Drum3 rules
- Spanish Mackerel3 rules
- King Mackerel (Kingfish)3 rules
- Red Snapper3 rules
- Sheepshead3 rules
- Flathead Catfish3 rules
- Crappie (Black & White)3 rules
- Redfish (Red Drum)2 rules
Also known as
Speckled Trout is also called Speckled Trout (Spotted Seatrout), Spotted Seatrout, Spotted Sea Trout, spotted seatrout, specks. 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 Speckled Trout season in Georgia?
Speckled Trout 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 Speckled Trout in Georgia?
Minimum size for Speckled Trout in Georgia is 14 TL in All Saltwater Finfish, per DNR WRD. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.
What is the daily bag limit for Speckled Trout in Georgia?
Daily bag limit for Speckled Trout in Georgia is 15 fish/day, per DNR WRD.
Official sources cited
- https://www.eregulations.com/georgia/fishing/finfish-seasons-limits-sizes
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/25GAAB_LR7.pdf