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Jekyll Island Fishing Regulations 2026
Jekyll Island fishing regulations in 2026: top targets are redfish, flounder, trout. 32 current rules across 7 species from DNR WRD.
Rules (32)
DNR WRD regulates 32 rules across 7 species at this water.
Trout
Amicalola Creek From County Road 192 (Steele Bridge Road) Downstream To Ga Hwy 53Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Single Pointed Hooks
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually. use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually.
Any Stream On The Conservation Area Or The Ga Hwy 75 Alternate Right-Of-WayCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
No trout may be possessed while fishing on any stream on the Conservation Area or the GA Hwy 75 Alternate right-of-way.
Chattahoochee River From Sope Creek (Off Columns Drive) Downstream To Us Hwy 41 (Cobb Parkway)Catch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Single Pointed Hooks
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually. use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually.
Chattooga River From Ga Hwy 28 Bridge Upstream To The Mouth Of Reed CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Single Pointed Hooks
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually. use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually.
Noontootla CreekCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
All trout less than 16 inches in length caught from this section of Noontootla Creek must be released immediately.
Smith Creek On Unicoi State Park From Unicoi Dam Downstream To The Unicoi State Park Property BoundaryCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Single Pointed Hooks
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually. use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually.
Toccoa River On U.s. Forest Service Land From 0.4 Miles Above The Shallowford Bridge Upstream To A Point 450 Feet Upstream Of The Sandy Bottom Canoe AccessCatch & release
- Status
- Catch And Release
- Gear
- Single Pointed Hooks
Anglers fishing delayed harvest streams must release all trout immediately from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually. use and possess only artificial lures with one single hook per lure from Nov. 1 - May 14 annually.
Flounder
All Saltwater Finfish Waters
- Gear
- Gig
Only flounder may be taken with a gig (any handheld shaft with single or multiple points, barbed or barbless).
Red Drum
All Species
Glynn County Lying Within Jekyll IslandClosed
- Status
- Prohibited
Firearms deer hunting is not allowed
Brook Trout
Brown Trout
Rainbow Trout
FAQ
Who regulates fishing on Jekyll Island?
DNR WRD regulates fishing on Jekyll Island.
What species can I target on Jekyll Island?
Jekyll Island is best known for redfish, flounder, trout. Other species are present and tracked in the rule tables below.
Where should I verify these rules?
These rules summarize DNR WRD's published content. Always confirm with the official source before keeping a catch.
Reference only. Regulations change mid-season. Always verify with the official source before keeping a catch.