Georgia State Record Fish
As published by coastalgadnr.org and georgiawildlife.com, checked Sep 17, 2026. 105 records. Georgia fishing tournaments
Georgia state fish: Largemouth bass, Southern Appalachian brook trout (freshwater), Red drum (saltwater). Records kept by Georgia Department of Natural Resources (agency website ↗).
Freshwater Records
| Species | Record | Year | Water | County | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American ShadAlso listed as Shad | 8 lb, 3 oz#5 of 22 states | 1986 | Savannah River | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Black Crappie | 4 lb, 4 oz#16 of 34 states | 1975 | Lake Spivey | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Blue Catfish | 110 lb, 6 oz#13 of 25 states | 2020 | Chattahoochee River | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Bluegill | 3 lb, 5 oz#8 of 40 states | 1977 | Shamrock Lake | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Bowfin | 16 lb, 3 oz#11 of 27 states | 2014 | Suwannee River | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Brook Trout | 5 lb, 10 oz#23 of 33 states | 1986 | Waters Creek | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Brown Bullhead CatfishAlso listed as Brown Bullhead | 5 lb, 8 oz#7 of 30 states | 1978 | O.F. Veal Pond | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Brown Trout | 20 lb, 14 oz#20 of 36 states | 2014 | Chattahoochee River | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Chain Pickerel | 9 lb, 6 oz#1 of 25 states | 1961 | Homerville | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Channel Catfish | 44 lb, 12 oz#5 of 40 states | 1972 | Altamaha River | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Common CarpAlso listed as Carp | 35 lb, 12 oz#27 of 37 states | 1972 | Lake Jackson | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Flathead Catfish | 83 lb#8 of 31 states | 2006 | Altamaha River | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Flier SunfishAlso listed as Flier | 1 lb, 4 oz#3 of 8 states | 1996 | Lowndes County pond | Lowndes County | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Green Sunfish | 1 lb, 7 oz#13 of 24 states | 2006 | Private pond | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Hickory Shad | 2 lb, 10 oz#6 of 6 states | 2022 | Ogeechee River | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Hybrid Striped Bass | 25 lb, 8 oz#4 of 26 states | 1995 | Lake Chatuge | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Largemouth Bass | 22 lb, 4 oz#1 of 43 states | 1932 | Montgomery Lake | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Longnose Gar | 31 lb, 2 oz#10 of 25 states | 2022 | Coosa River | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| MuskellungeAlso listed as Musky | 38 lb#17 of 22 states | 1957 | Lake Blue Ridge | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Northern Pike | 18 lb, 2 oz#31 of 33 states | 1982 | Lake Rabun | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Rainbow Trout | 17 lb, 8 oz#20 of 39 states | 2004 | Soque River, Habersham County | Habersham County | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Redbreast Sunfish | 1 lb, 12 oz#4 of 7 states | 2022 | Satilla River | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Redear Sunfish | 4 lb, 2 oz#7 of 25 states | 1995 | Richmond County pond | Richmond County | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Redeye Bass | 3 lb, 7 oz#3 of 6 states | 2004 | Lake Hartwell | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Redfin Pickerel | 2 lb, 10 oz#1 of 8 states | 1982 | Lewis Pond | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Rock Bass | 1 lb, 0 oz#24 of 26 states | 2024 | South Chickamauga Creek | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Sauger | 4 lb, 3 oz#21 of 25 states | 1986 | Clarks Hill Lake | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Shadow Bass | 0 lb, 10 oz | 2016 | Flint River | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Shoal Bass | 8 lb, 5 oz | 2021 | Chattahoochee River | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Smallmouth Bass | 7 lb, 2 oz#31 of 40 states | 1973 | Lake Chatuge | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Spotted Bass | 8 lb, 2 oz#4 of 22 states | 2005 | Lake Burton | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Spotted Sunfish (Stumpknocker)Also listed as Spotted Sunfish | 0 lb, 13 oz#2 of 6 states | 2025 | Suwannee River | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Striped Bass | 63 lb#12 of 35 states | 2009 | Lake Richard B. Russell | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Suwannee Bass | 3 lb, 9 oz | 1984 | Ochlocknee River | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Walleye | 14 lb, 2 oz#25 of 37 states | 2016 | Lake Rabun | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Warmouth | 2 lb#4 of 20 states | 1974 | Private pond | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| White Bass | 5 lb, 1 oz#14 of 31 states | 1971 | Lake Lanier | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| White Catfish | 8 lb, 10 oz#14 of 18 states | 1996 | Savannah River | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| White Crappie | 5 lb#4 of 28 states | 1984 | Bibb County pond | Bibb County | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Yellow Bullhead CatfishAlso listed as Yellow Bullhead | 4 lb, 15 oz#3 of 17 states | 2003 | Ogeechee River | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Yellow Perch | 2 lb, 9 oz#16 of 36 states | 2013 | Savannah River | — | georgiawildlife.com ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
Saltwater Records
| Species | Record | Year | Water | County | Source |
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| African PompanoAlso listed as Pompano | 40 lb 0.48 oz#5 of 7 states | 2021 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Almaco Jack | 27 lb 8 oz#7 of 7 states | 2024 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Atlantic Croaker | 5 lb 12 oz#3 of 11 states | 1977 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Atlantic SpadefishAlso listed as Spadefish | 13 lb 2.08 oz#2 of 9 states | 2004 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Atlantic Tripletail | 38 lb 14 oz#3 of 9 states | 2005 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Black Drum | 92 lb 0 oz#5 of 12 states | 2010 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Black Sea Bass | 5 lb 12 oz#10 of 14 states | 1998 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Blackfin Tuna | 40 lb 8 oz#4 of 9 states | 2016 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Blacktip Shark | 131 lb 0 oz#5 of 6 states | 1978 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Blue Marlin | 491 lb 8 oz#14 of 15 states | 1985 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Bluefish | 17 lb 12 oz#14 of 17 states | 1980 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Bonnethead Shark | 22 lb 7.68 oz | 2009 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Bull Shark | 455 lb 0 oz#5 of 6 states | 1978 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Cobia | 88 lb 12 oz#11 of 11 states | 1985 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Common SnookAlso listed as Snook | 10 lb 2 oz | 1990 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Cubera Snapper | 10 lb 11.2 oz | 2019 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Dusky Shark | 272 lb 0 oz#7 of 7 states | 1978 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| False AlbacoreAlso listed as Little Tunny | 22 lb 1 oz#9 of 15 states | 2017 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Florida Pompano | 5 lb 4 oz#7 of 8 states | 2002 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Gag Grouper | 38 lb 0 oz#8 of 8 states | 2002 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Goliath Grouper | 124 lb 0 oz | 1976 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Graysby | 2 lb 2.24 oz | 2024 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Great Barracuda | 54 lb 8 oz#4 of 9 states | 1999 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Greater AmberjackAlso listed as Amberjack | 92 lb 1 oz#8 of 9 states | 1975 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Hammerhead Shark | 770 lb 0 oz#3 of 8 states | 1973 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Jack Crevalle | 38 lb 8 oz#8 of 8 states | 2001 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| King Mackerel | 75 lb 12 oz#5 of 13 states | 2004 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Ladyfish | 3 lb 12 oz#7 of 7 states | 1977 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Lemon Shark | 375 lb 0 oz#5 of 7 states | 1974 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Mahi Mahi | 68 lb 9.28 oz#6 of 14 states | 2025 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Mangrove SnapperAlso listed as Gray Snapper | 12 lb 6 oz#8 of 8 states | 2011 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Mutton Snapper | 18 lb 6.56 oz#4 of 8 states | 2019 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Nurse Shark | 244 lb 0 oz | 1981 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Pinfish | 2 lb 3.2 oz | 2023 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Porgy | 15 lb 14 oz#2 of 9 states | 1988 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Queen Triggerfish | 9 lb 6.24 oz#3 of 5 states | 2024 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Rainbow Runner | 17 lb 12 oz#7 of 8 states | 1984 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Red Drum | 46 lb 7 oz#9 of 11 states | 1986 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Red Grouper | 26 lb 6.4 oz#5 of 6 states | 2021 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Red Porgy | 5 lb 6 oz | 1980 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Red Snapper | 37 lb 8 oz#7 of 8 states | 1988 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Sailfish | 65 lb 0 oz#7 of 9 states | 1981 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Sand Tiger Shark | 290 lb 0 oz | 1977 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Sandbar Shark | 158 lb 8 oz#3 of 5 states | 1979 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Scamp GrouperAlso listed as Scamp | 27 lb 2.24 oz#8 of 8 states | 2014 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Sheepshead | 14 lb 14.37 oz#32 of 32 states as Freshwater Drum | 2023 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Shortfin Mako SharkAlso listed as Mako Shark | 440 lb 0 oz#16 of 17 states | 2017 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Southern Flounder | 15 lb 2 oz#5 of 9 states | 1982 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Southern KingfishAlso listed as Whiting | 2 lb 3 oz#6 of 7 states | 1975 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Spanish Mackerel | 8 lb 4 oz#9 of 12 states | 1991 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Spinner Shark | 145 lb 5.92 oz#6 of 6 states | 2009 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Spot CroakerAlso listed as Spot | 1 lb 0.32 oz#4 of 5 states | 2023 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Spotted Seatrout | 9 lb 7 oz#9 of 10 states | 1976 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Striped MulletAlso listed as Mullet | 9 lb 3 oz | 1994 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Swordfish | 205 lb 8 oz#15 of 15 states | 2014 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Tarpon | 161 lb 0 oz#7 of 8 states | 1995 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Thresher Shark | 116 lb 0 oz | 1976 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Tiger Shark | 794 lb 0 oz#9 of 11 states | 1975 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Triggerfish (Gray)Also listed as Gray Triggerfish | 11 lb 3 oz#8 of 14 states as Triggerfish | 1989 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Vermilion Snapper | 5 lb 11.68 oz#8 of 8 states | 2022 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Wahoo | 123 lb 3 oz#10 of 13 states | 2000 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Warsaw Grouper | 252 lb 0 oz#5 of 8 states | 1981 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| White Marlin | 49 lb 12 oz#14 of 14 states | 1986 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
| Yellowtail Snapper | 5 lb 0 oz#8 of 8 states | 2014 | Not listed | — | coastalgadnr.org ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026 |
Weights and lengths are shown as each list gives them, with units spelled out. Record holders' names are on the linked lists. Where one list shows the same fish under two names, it appears once with both names. Waters that have a page in this directory are linked. A rank such as "#3 of 46 states" places a record among the states' records for that species by weight; it is shown only where the record matches the national ranking exactly.
Compare With Other States
- Bass records44 states
- Billfish records16 states
- Black drum records12 states
- Bluefish records17 states
- Bowfin records27 states
- Carp records40 states
- Catfish records44 states
- Cobia records11 states
- Crappie records43 states
- Dolphin (mahi) records15 states
- False albacore records15 states
- Flounder records18 states
- Gar records27 states
- Kingfish records14 states
- Muskie records32 states
- Panfish records42 states
- Perch records37 states
- Pike records34 states
- Redfish records11 states
- Seatrout records10 states
- Shark records17 states
- Sheepshead records13 states
- Spanish mackerel records12 states
- Striped bass records40 states
- Trout records41 states
- Tuna records18 states
- Wahoo records13 states
- Walleye records40 states