South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
Aggregate bag applies to hook and line only.
SC DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
South Carolina state record
SCDNR Saltwater Game Fish Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Small barbels under the chin, brassy croaking panfish. More on the Atlantic croaker page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Atlantic croaker in other states8 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for Atlantic croaker in South Carolina?
No size limit.
How many Atlantic croaker can you keep in South Carolina?
50/day aggregate. Aggregate: Croaker, Spot & Whiting (50-fish aggregate).
When is Atlantic croaker season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
What is the South Carolina record Atlantic croaker?
4 lb 9 oz, Charleston (1979).
How current is this South Carolina Atlantic croaker rule?
Source: SC DNR 2026, last checked Sep 20, 2026. A watchman re-reads the agency's pages nightly. Rules change mid-season by proclamation; the official rulebook is the final word.
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