UTERAtlantic cutlassfish fishing in Georgia Coast
In Georgia Coast, Atlantic cutlassfish peak July–September and are around June–October, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. August: Ribbonfish in the sound channels.
No note for October — see the months around it.
Atlantic cutlassfish in Georgia Coast, month by month
- JanuaryNot here
- FebruaryNot here
- MarchNot here
- AprilNot here
- MayNot here
- JuneArriving
- JulyPeak
- AugustPeakRibbonfish in the sound channels.
- SeptemberPeak
- OctoberLeaving
- NovemberNot here
- DecemberNot here
Where to fish Atlantic cutlassfish near Savannah, Tybee Island, Richmond Hill
Endless spartina marsh and tidal creeks behind the barrier islands — Tybee, Wassaw, Ossabaw, St. Catherines, Sapelo, St. Simons, Jekyll and Cumberland — cut by big sounds (Wassaw, St. Catherines, Doboy, St. Simons, St. Andrew), with shell rakes everywhere, artificial reefs nearshore and Gray's Reef and the Gulf Stream offshore.
Fish Scouter charts 5 fishing pier, 1 bridge spots in the The Golden Isles map area — the kinds Atlantic cutlassfish hold on.
What to use for Atlantic cutlassfish
- Glass minnows (bay anchovies)Thrown by the handful as chum for Spanish, trout and ladyfish, or several on a tiny hook.
- Live shrimpUnder a popping cork or free-lined, hooked under the horn on a #1 to 2/0 circle hook; on a jig head for the bottom. The universal inshore bait.
- Leader20–40 lb fluorocarbon
- Hook#1–4/0
- Jig head1/8–1/2 oz
- Braid10–30 lb
Feeds in 68–88°F water, best at 74–84°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch Atlantic cutlassfish in Georgia Coast?
Peak season is July–September. Atlantic cutlassfish are in Georgia Coast June–October. August: Ribbonfish in the sound channels.
Where do Atlantic cutlassfish hold in Georgia Coast?
Look on fishing pier, pass / inlet, channel edge, bridge — around Savannah, Tybee Island, Richmond Hill, Darien, Brunswick, St. Simons Island.
What is the best bait for Atlantic cutlassfish in Georgia Coast?
Live bait: glass minnows (bay anchovies), live shrimp. Glass minnows (bay anchovies): Thrown by the handful as chum for Spanish, trout and ladyfish, or several on a tiny hook. Tackle: leader 20–40 lb fluorocarbon, hook #1–4/0, jig head 1/8–1/2 oz, braid 10–30 lb.
What are the rules for Atlantic cutlassfish in Georgia Coast?
Size and bag limits and closed seasons are set by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (Georgia DNR) and change — read the current rule at https://coastalgadnr.org/RecreationalFishing before you keep a fish. A licence is sold at https://georgiawildlife.com/licenses-permits-passes.
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