Georgia regulations
Stripers (Striped Bass) Regulations in Georgia 2026
Georgia stripers season runs May 1 – Oct 31 in 2026. Statewide rules: 15 fish/day, 22 TL min size. Sourced from DNR WRD.
Rules (37)
Georgia statewideIn season
- Season opens
- May 1
- Season closes
- Oct 31
- Daily bag
- 15 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. Statewide aggregate per 2025-26 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations (Game Species Daily Limits, p.55). Combined statewide limit with White Bass and Hybrid Striped Bass (15 total; only 2 over 22 inches).
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 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"
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.
Other Georgia fish regulations
Other regulated species in Georgia with current rule pages — same DNR WRD source, same verification cadence.
- 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
- Flathead Catfish3 rules
- Crappie (Black & White)3 rules
- Redfish (Red Drum)2 rules
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
- https://www.eregulations.com/assets/docs/guides/25GAAB_LR7.pdf
- https://www.eregulations.com/georgia/fishing
- https://www.eregulations.com/georgia/fishing/general-regulations
Reference only. Regulations change frequently, often mid-season. Always verify with DNR WRD before keeping a catch.