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Red Drum regulations

South Carolina · Curated reference from cited public sources · listings, not permission to fish or retain a catch · This selected South Carolina saltwater reference subset is not a complete rulebook.

2026
SOURCESCDNR marine sport fishing ↗UPDATED AUGUST 11, 2026 · CHECKED AUG 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCChecked Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTCRules vary by location, method, vessel, and emergency closure.The SCDNR page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.
LISTINGOPENListed open
SPECIESLISTED SEASON WINDOWSJFMAMJJASONDBAGMIN SIZELISTING
Red DrumState waters; 18-25 inch total length (TL). May only be taken by rod and reel or gig; may not be harvested from federal waters. The table separately states it may not be harvested by gig December 1-February 28.Listed open1 per person per day in state waters; not to exceed 2 per boat per day; possession prohibited in federal waters18"OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
1 per person per day in state waters; not to exceed 2 per boat per day; possession prohibited in federal waters
LISTED MIN SIZE
18 inches
LISTED MAX SIZE
25 inches
APPLICABILITY
State waters; 18-25 inch total length (TL). May only be taken by rod and reel or gig; may not be harvested from federal waters. The table separately states it may not be harvested by gig December 1-February 28.
SOURCE AUTHORITY
South Carolina DNR Fishing Regulations index, SCDNR-linked 2026-2027 Finfish Size & Catch Limits

UPDATED August 11, 2026 · CHECKED Aug 14, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC · EFFECTIVE YEAR 2026

SCDNR marine sport fishing ↗

The SCDNR page is an informational summary; the applicable state regulations are authoritative.

This reference does not grant permission to fish or retain a catch. Location, method, vessel, species identification, and emergency closures can change what applies. Verify the applicable official rules.