South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
Not individually named; SC row is 'including but not limited to' and bank sea bass is a snapper-grouper complex member.
SC DNR 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
SAFMC lists no size or bag limit for this snapper-grouper species; general gear/descending-device rules apply.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
How to tell it
Deeper-water sea bass, honeycomb cheeks, squared tail. More on the bank sea bass page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Bank sea bass in other states4 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for bank sea bass in South Carolina?
No size limit.
How many bank sea bass can you keep in South Carolina?
20/day aggregate, max 10 of any one species. Aggregate: Other snapper-grouper complex species (20-fish aggregate).
When is bank sea bass season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
How current is this South Carolina bank sea bass 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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