🐟 What fish can you catch in St. Simons?

Most commonly caught species around St. Simons , GA : Largemouth bass - 1,942 reported catches Red drum - 483 reported catches Spotted seatrout - 335 reported catches Blacktip shark - 306 reported catches Bonnethead shark - 248 reported catches .

📢 What are the latest St. Simons fishing reports?

The latest St. Simons , GA fishing reports are: @amanda.bernard reported a nice Ruddy bowfin at Brunswick Golden Isles Ponds . @jordansanchez3261 reported a nice Summer flounder at Jekyll Island Fishing Pier . @landonoltremari reported a nice Atlantic croaker at Clam Creek . @baileyb reported a nice Whiting at Mackay River . @baileyb reported a nice Whiting at Mackay River . .

Fishing in St. Simons, GA

Q: 🎣 Where to fish in St. Simons, Georgia?

Anglers in St. Simons , GA recommend these top fishing spots: Glynn County Coast , Brunswick Golden Isles Ponds , Jekyll Island Fishing Pier , Jekyll Island Beach , Altamaha River .

Q: 📅 What is the best time to go fishing in St. Simons?

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Top fish species in St. Simons

Latest St. Simons fishing reports

Ruddy bowfin

Brunswick Golden Isles Ponds

13 in · 3 lb

Summer flounder

Jekyll Island Fishing Pier

length · weight

Atlantic croaker

Clam Creek

length · weight

Whiting

Mackay River

length · weight

Whiting

Mackay River

length · weight

Spotted sand bass

Jekyll Island Fishing Pier

length · weight

Atlantic stingray

Mackay River

length · weight

Golden Isles Marina

length · weight

Gulf kingcroaker

Jekyll Island Beach

length · weight

Hardhead sea catfish

Jekyll Island Beach

length · weight

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Fishing regulations in St. Simons

Disclaimer: Always check local fishing regulations, water access rights and land ownership before fishing, regardless of any catches logged in that area by the Fishbrain community. Fishbrain has mapped millions of acres of government-owned land across the USA to help you identify potential fishing access, but you are responsible for ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.

Fishing regulations in Georgia can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching Largemouth bass as of May 1st, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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Largemouth bass

Seasons

Open

Bag limit

Min size

12"

Measurement

Total Length

Aggregate

Exceptions to state-wide size limit:

Lake Blackshear: 14-inches total length
Lake Blue Ridge: no minimum size
Lake Burton: no minimum size
Lake Juliette: no minimum size
Lake Lanier: 14-inches total length
Lake Oconee: 14-inches total length
Lake Lindsay Grace: bass between 15- and 22-inches total length must be released immediately. All others may be kept. In addition, only one bass may be greater than 22 inches.
Lake Walter F. George: 14-inches total length
West Point Reservoir: 14-inches total length
Public Fishing Area lakes operated by the Department of Natural Resources: 14 inches. This limit will not apply to lakes which have been posted as having a different length limit for largemouth bass.

Very good Catch, Clean, Cook Largemouth Bass by BlueGabe

Micropterus nigricans

Regulations for

31°10′38.6″N 81°23′8.5″W

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FAQ about St. Simons fishing

Anglers in St. Simons, GA recommend these top fishing spots: Glynn County Coast, Brunswick Golden Isles Ponds, Jekyll Island Fishing Pier, Jekyll Island Beach, and Altamaha River.

Most commonly caught species around St. Simons, GA:

Largemouth bass - 1,942 reported catches
Red drum - 483 reported catches
Spotted seatrout - 335 reported catches
Blacktip shark - 306 reported catches
Bonnethead shark - 248 reported catches

The latest St. Simons, GA fishing reports are:

@amanda.bernard reported a nice Ruddy bowfin at Brunswick Golden Isles Ponds.
@jordansanchez3261 reported a nice Summer flounder at Jekyll Island Fishing Pier.
@landonoltremari reported a nice Atlantic croaker at Clam Creek.
@baileyb reported a nice Whiting at Mackay River.
@baileyb reported a nice Whiting at Mackay River.

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