Fishing on Jekyll

The island offers surf fishing, a drive-up boat launch, and three fishing piers. Key species: red drum, spotted seatrout, Spanish mackerel, flounder, shark, croaker, spot, yellowtail, others. Shrimp and blue crabs also are readily available on Jekyll. Visit the new Jekyll Fishing Center in the shopping center at 38 North Beachview to get bait, tackle and more information. 

Fishing Licenses

A Georgia fishing license is required whether fishing inland on a lake or river or on the coast in the ocean or sound. Georgia residents over 65 years old can obtain a lifetime fishing license without charge. You can acquire a fishing license either through a licensed dealer (e.g. Maxwell's in the Jekyll shopping center) or on-line. A license also can be purchased directly from the state Department of Natural Resources, which has a facility just east of the Sidney Lanier Bridge on the north side of the Brunswick River.

A fishing license costs $9 for a Georgia resident or $24 for a non-resident for one year. All fishing licenses are good for one full year (12 months) from the day that they are purchased. One-day licenses can be purchased for $3.50 for both residents and non-residents.