Fish in Georgia

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 10 most common fish in Georgia?

The 10 most common fish in Georgia are:

1. Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus)
2. Redbreast Sunfish (Lepomis auritus)
3. Eastern Mosquitofish (Gambusia holbrooki)
4. Green Sunfish (Lepomis cyanellus)
5. Creek Chub (Semotilus atromaculatus)
6. Warmouth (Lepomis gulosus)
7. Yellowfin Shiner (Hydrophlox lutipinnis)
8. Bluehead Chub (Nocomis leptocephalus)
9. Westfall's Darter (Percina westfalli)
10. Alabama Hog Sucker (Hypentelium etowanum)

What is the most observed fish in Georgia?

The most observed fish in Georgia is Bluegill (Lepomis macrochirus), with 1,288 recorded observations.

What are the most common native fish in Georgia?

Some of the most commonly observed native fish in Georgia include:

1. Bandfin Shiner (Coccotis zonistius)