Brunswick Georgia Fish Species
Common Questions
Can you fish anywhere in GA?
Hunting & Fishing
Both fishing the public waters of Georgia and hunting require licensing.
What do I need to fish in GA?
Georgia law requires anglers age 16 and older to have a current Georgia fishing license in their possession while fishing in fresh or salt water in Georgia. Licenses may be purchased online, in person at participating locations, or by phone. Your purchase supports the conservation of Georgia's aquatic resources.
How much is a fishing license in GA?
$15 annually
For residents, a Georgia fishing license is $15 annually and covers basic fishing privileges for fresh and saltwater fishing. The license provides access to certain state properties, but does not include mountain trout fishing.
Is there a fishing season in GA?
Knowing the best times & months to fish in this rich state can lead to huge success for anglers. Great fishing can be found year-round in the state of Georgia but the best fishing for striped bass, largemouth bass, mahi-mahi, crappie, redfish, and tarpon is from April through September.
Is it safe to eat fish in GA?
Information targeting the sport fisher is placed in the Georgia Fishing Regulations. Both of these are also available on the GDNR website. It is safe to eat most fish caught in Georgia waters and purchased in stores and restaurants.
A Reel Busy Shark Charters Fishing Charter targets the top Brunswick Georgia Fish species including Cobia, King Mackerel (Also Called Kingfish, Spanish Mackerel ), Redfish, Black Sea Bass, Blacktip Shark, Red Snapper, Spanish Mackerel, Sea Trout, Tripletail, Bigeye Tuna and more. We primarily Fish the St Simons Island, Brunswick, Darien, Jekyll Island,, Savannah, and Georgia's Coast line.
