South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
SC DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
12 in FL applies off NC, SC, GA and east FL.
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
Leathery gray diamond body, trigger-locking first dorsal spine, tiny chisel teeth. More on the gray triggerfish 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 gray triggerfish in South Carolina?
12 in fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many gray triggerfish can you keep in South Carolina?
20-fish snapper-grouper aggregate (max 10 of any one species). Aggregate: Other snapper-grouper (20-fish aggregate).
When is gray triggerfish season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
What is the South Carolina record gray triggerfish?
13 lb 9 oz, Murrells Inlet (1989).
How current is this South Carolina gray triggerfish 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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