Tybee Island, GA Fishing Trip — August

Your Tybee Island, GA Fishing Trip

August2 peopleFamily Trip
High 83°F / Low 77°F15.3" rain · 16 rainy daysWarm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

What’s Biting in August

8 species
Spanish MackerelExcellent
Spanish Mackerel
Casting · Trolling
RedfishGood
Redfish
Bottom fishing · Trolling
King MackerelGood
King Mackerel
Various
CobiaGood
Cobia
Various
Spotted SeatroutGood
Spotted Seatrout
Various
Black Sea BassGood
Black Sea Bass
Bottom Fishing · Jigging
SheepsheadFair
Sheepshead
Various
FlounderFair
Flounder
Various

August Weather in Tybee Island

83°F
Avg High
77°F
Avg Low
15.3"
Rainfall
16
Rainy Days

Warm with frequent rain — pack a rain jacket and quick-dry clothes.

9 Guides Matched

$910
Estimated total for 2 people
$455
per person
Charter $500
Tip $100
Licenses $60
Food $100
Lodging $150

Estimates based on local charter rates and averages. Contact guides for exact pricing.

What to Bring

Check with your guide about what gear is provided. Here's a recommended packing list:

Essentials

  • Sunscreen (SPF 50+)
  • Polarized sunglasses
  • Hat or visor
  • Weather-appropriate clothing
  • Non-marking shoes or deck shoes

Food & Personal

  • Water and drinks (stay hydrated)
  • Snacks or lunch
  • Cooler for your catch
  • Motion sickness medication (if needed)
  • Camera or phone (waterproof case recommended)
  • Valid fishing license (confirm with captain)

For inshore / offshore Fishing

  • Rain jacket or windbreaker
  • Layered clothing (it gets cooler offshore)
  • Light rain jacket

Georgia Fishing License

License Cost
Resident$15
Non-Resident$50
Requirements

Required for ages 16+. Includes freshwater fishing. Trout stamp additional $5 if needed.

Buy License Online — Georgia

Species Regulations

Spanish Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:15 per person per day
Size Limit:12-inch fork length minimum

Federal regulations may apply in federal waters. Check current regulations before fishing.

Redfish
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:5 per person per day
Size Limit:14-23 inch slot limit

Only one red drum over 27 inches may be possessed per vessel.

King Mackerel
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:3 per person per day
Size Limit:24-inch fork length minimum

Federal regulations may apply in federal waters. Check current regulations before fishing.

Cobia
Season:Year-round
Bag Limit:1 per person per day, 2 per vessel per day
Size Limit:36-inch fork length minimum, 50-inch fork length maximum

Federal regulations may apply in federal waters. Check current regulations before fishing.

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