Federal rule (South Atlantic federal waters) · South Carolina lists none of its own
SizeNo size limit
BagNo specific bag limit
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
SAFMC lists no size or bag limit for this snapper-grouper species.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
How to tell it
White grunt cousin: bold black stripe from snout through the tail. More on the cottonwick page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Cottonwick in other states4 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for cottonwick in South Carolina?
No size limit.
How many cottonwick can you keep in South Carolina?
No specific bag limit.
When is cottonwick season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
How current is this South Carolina cottonwick rule?
Source: SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026, last checked Sep 16, 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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