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
The water you are in decides. the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council writes the rule past the line.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
South Carolina state record
SCDNR Saltwater Game Fish Records · checked 2026-08-23
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Big blue-lined porgy with a steep head; bulldozes crabs. More on the jolthead porgy page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Jolthead porgy in other states4 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for jolthead porgy in South Carolina?
No size limit.
How many jolthead porgy 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 jolthead porgy season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
What is the South Carolina record jolthead porgy?
18 lb 4 oz, Charleston (1984).
How current is this South Carolina jolthead porgy 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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