UTERGreat hammerhead fishing in Georgia Coast
In Georgia Coast, great hammerhead peak June–August and are around May–September, according to Fish Scouter's month-by-month season calendar. June: Hammerheads on the tarpon and the bait pods — release.
Not in Georgia Coast this month.
Great hammerhead in Georgia Coast, month by month
- JanuaryNot here
- FebruaryNot here
- MarchNot here
- AprilNot here
- MayArriving
- JunePeakHammerheads on the tarpon and the bait pods — release.
- JulyPeak
- AugustPeak
- SeptemberLeaving
- OctoberNot here
- NovemberNot here
- DecemberNot here
Where to fish great hammerhead 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 338 artificial reef, 26 grass flat, 1 beach / surf spots in the The Golden Isles map area — the kinds great hammerhead hold on.
What to use for great hammerhead
- Blue runners (hardtails)Nose-hooked and slow-trolled on a wire stinger rig for kings; bridled for sailfish and cobia.
- Finger mulletLip-hooked on a 2/0 to 4/0 circle hook and free-lined, or on a fish-finder rig in the surf. Cut mullet on the bottom for redfish and drum.
- Cut ladyfishA whole ladyfish or a head on a 9/0 circle hook and wire for sharks; chunks on the bottom for redfish and drum. The best shark bait in Florida.
- Bonito (cut)Whole on cable for tiger and bull sharks; fillets and chunks on the bottom for grouper and snapper; strips trolled for wahoo.
- Leader80–150 lb mono
- Hook8/0–16/0
- Braid65–150 lb
Feeds in 68–88°F water, best at 72–84°F.
Questions anglers ask
When is the best time to catch great hammerhead in Georgia Coast?
Peak season is June–August. Great hammerhead are in Georgia Coast May–September. June: Hammerheads on the tarpon and the bait pods — release.
Where do great hammerhead hold in Georgia Coast?
Look on pass / inlet, beach / surf, grass flat, artificial reef — around Savannah, Tybee Island, Richmond Hill, Darien, Brunswick, St. Simons Island.
What is the best bait for great hammerhead in Georgia Coast?
Live bait: blue runners (hardtails), finger mullet, cut ladyfish, bonito (cut). Blue runners (hardtails): Nose-hooked and slow-trolled on a wire stinger rig for kings; bridled for sailfish and cobia. Tackle: leader 80–150 lb mono, hook 8/0–16/0, braid 65–150 lb.
What are the rules for great hammerhead 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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