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Saltwater recreational limits, refreshed each season from the state agency.

REGULATIONS / SOUTH CAROLINA

Sheepshead 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
Sheepshead14-inch total length (TL) minimum.Listed open10 per person per day; not to exceed 30 per boat per day14"OPEN
LISTED LIMIT
10 per person per day; not to exceed 30 per boat per day
LISTED MIN SIZE
14 inches
APPLICABILITY
14-inch total length (TL) minimum.
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.