REGULATIONS / SOUTH CAROLINA
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.
SOURCESCDNR marine sport fishing ↗UPDATED AUGUST 5, 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 Snapper20-inch total length (TL) minimum applies in state waters; the table states possession is prohibited in federal waters.Listed open2 per person per day in state waters; possession prohibited in federal waters20"OPEN - LISTED LIMIT
- 2 per person per day in state waters; possession prohibited in federal waters
- LISTED MIN SIZE
- 20 inches
- APPLICABILITY
- 20-inch total length (TL) minimum applies in state waters; the table states possession is prohibited in federal waters.
- SOURCE AUTHORITY
- South Carolina DNR Fishing Regulations index, SCDNR-linked 2026-2027 Snapper Grouper Complex Size & Catch Limits
UPDATED August 5, 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.