Release Over 20

The Coastal Resources Division - Georgia DNR is seeking public input on proposed changes to Georgia's recreational red drumregulations aimed at rebuilding the South Atlantic red drum stock and complying with interstate fishery management requirements.

The proposed changes would reduce Georgia's recreational daily creel limit for red drum from five fish to three fish and adjust the slot size limit from 14–23 inches total length to 15–24 inches total length.

Written public comments will be accepted through Tuesday, June 30, 2026. Mailed comments must be postmarked by June 30, and emailed comments will be accepted through 4:30 p.m. that day.

For additional information about the proposed rule changes, or to learn more about the stock assessment, visit CoastalGaDNR.org/RedDrum

Congratulations to all of our May Giveaway Winners! And a huge thank you to everyone who entered their releases through our new mobile app and are actively helping share our mission.

• Get on Board: Lee Lewis with a 28" Red Drum caught with Capt. Scotty Wasson of STW charter service llc
• Giveaway A: Casen Englert (TX) with a 20" Flounder
• Giveaway B: Wyatt Haney (FL) with a 21" Red Drum
• Giveaway C: Eli Sheats (FL) with a 25" Red Drum

Special thanks to all our sponsors that allow us to do this.
https://releaseover20.org/sponsors/

Have you registered yet?! The 2nd Annual Put ‘Em Back Tournament returns September 13-19, 2026.

Hosted by the Toadfish Conservation Coalition in partnership with Release Over 20, this tournament is designed to promote responsible angling and protect vital coastal fisheries.

Whether you’re a seasoned angler, a weekend fisherman, or introducing the next generation to the water, the Put ‘Em Back Tournament is your chance to compete, give back, and be part of something bigger.

🏆 Compete for prizes in:
• General Adult Division (16+) – $200 Entry
• Charter Captain Division – $200 Entry
• Junior Division (Ages 0–15) – FREE

📍 Fish anywhere in South Carolina coastal waters
📱 Submit catches through the Fishing Chaos App
🎉 Awards Bash: September 20 at Bohemian Bull (James Island)

⭐ BONUS: The first 50 registered anglers receive a FREE pair of Toadfish Elite Series Pliers ($100 value)!

Register today and help protect the future of our coastal fisheries! Link below.

Our apologies as our Facebook stream was lost before our broadcast last night! Here is the stream. Congrats to our 4 winners for May!

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The numbers are in! We had 776 total releases registered through the Release Over 20 app in May. If one of these was yours, don’t forget to tune in live for our next monthly giveaway this Sunday, June 7 at 8pm (EST).

Remember, if you previously entered releases through our website, you’ll need to create a new account upon downloading the app – which is free, simple to use and 100% ad-free!

Collective Impact, Real Results. From local guides to conservation-minded organizations, these leaders are showing what’s possible when we work together.

Every released fish is a step toward healthier fisheries. Let’s keep turning the tide — together.

State by state, the releases add up! Here’s where anglers are leading the charge to protect our fisheries. Every release matters.

Want to help your state? Download the Release Over 20 mobile app and start logging your releases! Now available in the App Store or Google Play.

Congrats to everyone who made the top 10 overall and species leaderboards for May, and thank you to everyone who continues to share our mission. It's clearly working because we continue to see new names on our monthly leaderboards!

Check back to find out who took the top spots on our monthly state, guide and business/organization leaderboards? And don’t forget to tune in live for our next monthly giveaway this Sunday, June 7 at 8pm (EST).

Save the Date! 🗓️ Our next live giveaway will be on Sunday, June 7 at 8pm (EST) on Facebook and YouTube.

Here’s a preview of all the May giveaway packages made possible by our generous sponsors: https://releaseover20.org/sponsors/

We’re Not Asking You to Release Every Fish.
We’re asking you to make educated decisions about the fish you keep.

🎯 Science tells us that larger fish contribute disproportionately to egg production and genetic strength. (Source: Berkeley et al., 2004)

Even releasing one more fish over 20" per trip helps protect the fishery for future generations. Let’s be anglers who fish with purpose.