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Stripers (Striped Bass) Regulations in Georgia 2026

Georgia Stripers regulations as of 2026-05-08: Daily bag 2 fish; Min size 22 inches; Possession 2 fish. Sourced from DNR WRD.

DNR WRDVerified Official source

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Rules (37)

Georgia statewideIn season
Season opens
May 1
Season closes
Oct 31
Daily bag
2 fish/day
Min size
22 TL
Flint River and its tributaries from the Georgia Power Co. dams at Albany to the US Hwy 84 bridge; the Chattahoochee River and its tributaries from the Columbia Lock and Dam to the GA Hwy 91 bridge; and Spring Creek and its tributaries downstream to GA Hwy 253 are CLOSED to striped bass fishing and spear fishing from May 1 - October 31 each year.
Altamaha River
Daily bag
2 fish
Min size
22"
both of which must be 22 inches in length or longer
Lake Lanier
Possession
2 fish
Min size
22"
You may only keep two fish of the total limit that are 22 inches or longer
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
2 fish
only one (1) of which can exceed 34 inches in length
Little Ogeechee River
Daily bag
2 fish
Min size
22"
both of which must be 22 inches in length or longer
Medway River Including Mount Hope Creek
Daily bag
2 fish
Min size
22"
both of which must be 22 inches in length or longer
North Newport River
Daily bag
2 fish
Min size
22"
both of which must be 22 inches in length or longer
Ocmulgee River Downstream Of The Ga Hwy 96 Bridge Between Houston And Twiggs Counties
Daily bag
2 fish
Min size
22"
both of which must be 22 inches in length or longer
Oconee River Downstream Of Ga Hwy 22 In Milledgeville
Daily bag
2 fish
Min size
22"
both of which must be 22 inches in length or longer
Ogeechee River
Daily bag
2 fish
Min size
22"
both of which must be 22 inches in length or longer
Satilla River
Daily bag
2 fish
Min size
22"
both of which must be 22 inches in length or longer
Savannah River
Min size
27 TL
Savannah River And Its Tributaries Downstream Of J. Strom Thurmond Dam
Daily bag
2 fish
Min size
27"
both of which must be 27 inches in length or longer
Spotted Bass Lake
Possession
2 fish
Min size
22"
You may only keep two fish of the total limit that are 22 inches or longer
Spring Creek And Its Tributaries Downstream To Ga Hwy 253Closed
Status
Closed
Season opens
Nov 1
Season closes
Apr 30
CLOSED to striped bass fishing from May 1 - October 31 each year
St. Mary's River
Daily bag
2 fish
Min size
22"
St. Mary’s River
Daily bag
2 fish
Min size
22"
both of which must be 22 inches in length or longer
Tributaries To These River Sections
Daily bag
2 fish
Min size
22"
both of which must be 22 inches in length or longer

Stripers on famous Georgia waters

Dedicated rule pages for Stripers on the most-targeted destinations in Georgia.

Also known as

Stripers is also called Stripers (Striped Bass), Striped Bass, striped bass. 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 Stripers season in Georgia?

Stripers season in Georgia runs from Nov 1 to Apr 30 per DNR WRD.

What is the size limit for Stripers in Georgia?

Minimum size for Stripers in Georgia is 22 inches in Altamaha River, per DNR WRD. Slot limits or maximum sizes may apply in some zones.

What is the daily bag limit for Stripers in Georgia?

Daily bag limit for Stripers in Georgia is 2 fish in Altamaha River, per DNR WRD.

Official sources cited

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

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