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Georgia · South Atlantic

Georgia saltwater fishing forecast

2 bay systems and 70 named spots on the Georgia Atlantic coast, with 2 NOAA tide stations. Right now the top-scoring bay system is Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM at 69 for Atlantic tarpon.

In peak season this week: Atlantic croaker, Atlantic tarpon, Crevalle jack, Gray snapper, King mackerel and Red drum and 4 more.

Bay systems
2
Named spots
70
Tide stations
2
Species guides
29
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Bay systems right now · 2

Scores from the Waterlands engine, computed 7:00 PM EDT. Best window is the rest of today.

69Great
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM

AMZ450 · 44 named spots

Top now: Atlantic tarpon · Best window 9 PM-12 AM (peak 79)

69Great
Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary

AMZ364 · 26 named spots

Top now: Atlantic tarpon · Best window 9 PM-12 AM (peak 77)

Scoring best right now

Each species' best score in a Georgia bay system this hour.

Species guides · 29

Season, water temperature, depth, structure, tackle and regulations for each species in Georgia waters.

Regulations and licenses

GADNR CRD saltwater regulations Buy a Georgia fishing license License types

Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Coastal Resources Division. Synced with GADNR CRD Sep 16, 2026.

Saltwater anglers need a Georgia fishing license and a free Saltwater Information Program (SIP) permit, renewed every year. Licenses are sold on Go Outdoors Georgia, linked from the Coastal Resources Division license page.

No reviewed rules are on file for Georgia yet. Check the regulator's page before you keep a fish.