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St. Andrews Beach

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Georgia, United States

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Crevalle jack

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General info

St. Andrews Beach is an inshore water located in Glynn County, Georgia, United States. It is most popular for fishing Blacktip shark, Sandbar shark, and Southern kingcroaker.

Location

31°00′57.3″N 81°25′18″W
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Fishing regulations at St. Andrews Beach, GA

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.

Regulations for top species

Season open: year-round
Blacktip shark

Blacktip shark

Regulation boundaryGeorgia State Waters
Bag limit1

The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.

Min size54" (Fork Length)

No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.

Fork Length means the length of a fish as measured from the most forward point of the head to the rear center edge of the tail.

Aggregate limit1

The maximum number of individual fish across an aggregate group of species legally harvested per harvester per day.

Vessel limit1

The maximum number of individual fish legally possessed aboard any vessel.

Additional information
Hook and line only. Please consider releasing all shark species.
Edibility
Catch, Clean, Cook Blacktip Shark
Synonyms
Carcharhinus limbatus
Species prohibited
Sandbar shark

Sandbar shark

Regulation boundaryHighly Migratory Species

It is unlawful to harvest, possess, land, purchase, sell, or exchange this species.

Restrictions & requirements

Gigging

Harvest by gigging prohibited.

Snagging

Harvest of this species by snagging (snatch hooking) is prohibited.

Spears

Harvest of this species by "spearing" is prohibited. Spearing includes the catching or taking of a fish by bow hunting, gigging, spearfishing, or by any device used to capture a fish by piercing the body.

Multiple Hooks

Harvest of this species by or with the use of any multiple hooks in conjunction with live or dead natural bait is prohibited.

Additional information
Sharks can be difficult to ID. Remember: If you don't know, let it go. For help with shark identification, download the Recreational Atlantic HMS Shark ID Placard (http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/species/sharks/documents/shark_id_placard_532017_web.pdf) or the Prohibited Shark ID Placard (http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/sfa/hms/species/sharks/documents/prohibited_shark_id_placard_5302017_web.pdf)
Synonyms
Carcharhinus plumbeus
Season open: year-round
Southern kingcroaker

Southern kingcroaker

Regulation boundaryGeorgia State Waters
Additional information
No Creel or Posession Limit
Edibility
Very good
Synonyms
Ground Mullet, Menticirrhus americanus, Roundhead, Sea Mullet, Whiting
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FAQ about St. Andrews Beach fishing

📍 Where is St. Andrews Beach located?
St. Andrews Beach is an inshore water located in Glynn County, Georgia, United States. Its coordinates are:
31°00′57.3″N 81°25′18″W
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🎣 Where on St. Andrews Beach is it best to fish?
Find the best fishing spots on St. Andrews Beach by looking at where other anglers have caught fish. This can easily be done in the where it is also possible to see big fish potential and how good fishing is right now along with Garmin® depth maps.
🐟 What species are in St. Andrews Beach?
The most common species in St. Andrews Beach are:
📢 What are the latest St. Andrews Beach fishing reports?
The latest St. Andrews Beach fishing reports are:
🗓️ What species are in season at St. Andrews Beach right now?
According to fishing regulations at St. Andrews Beach, some of the species in season this November include: Bluefish, Cobia, and Atlantic bluefin tuna. For full details on other species — including bag limits, minimum and maximum size limits, and seasonal closures — download the .
🪪 Do I need a fishing license to fish at St. Andrews Beach?

Fishing in Georgia requires a valid state fishing license for anglers. Licenses include resident and non-resident, annual or short-term options, available online or at licensed vendors.

In Georgia, no fishing license is required for anglers under 16. Residents 65 and older qualify for a discounted senior license. A few other exceptions worth knowing:

  • Free fishing days — most states designate 1–2 weekends a year where anyone can fish without a license

  • Tribal waters — tribal members fishing on tribal land operate under separate tribal regulations

  • Private ponds — landowners fishing their own water typically don't need a license

Non-residents usually pay more for a license than residents. Some species also require an extra stamp or endorsement on top of your base license.

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