South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag5/day (7/day on for-hire trips)
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
SC DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
South Carolina state record
21 lbCharleston, 1975
SCDNR Saltwater Game Fish Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Chopper jaw full of visible teeth, greenish back, forked tail; snapping at everything. More on the bluefish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for bluefish in South Carolina?
No size limit.
How many bluefish can you keep in South Carolina?
5/day (7/day on for-hire trips).
When is bluefish season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
What is the South Carolina record bluefish?
21 lb, Charleston (1975).
How current is this South Carolina bluefish 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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