South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
Federal waters closed Sep 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027.
SC DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
Closes Sep 1, 2026.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
South Carolina state record
SCDNR Saltwater Game Fish Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Blue line under the eye on a long tan body; deep mud bottom. More on the blueline tilefish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for blueline tilefish in South Carolina?
No size limit.
How many blueline tilefish can you keep in South Carolina?
3 per person per day in state waters (federal: 2), within 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate. Aggregate: 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
When is blueline tilefish season in South Carolina?
Open year-round in state waters.
What is the South Carolina record blueline tilefish?
14 lb 6 oz, Murrells Inlet (1982).
How current is this South Carolina blueline tilefish 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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