South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
Not individually named; included only if still a snapper-grouper complex member — verify.
SC DNR 2026 · checked · likely · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
SAFMC lists no size or bag limit for this snapper-grouper species.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
How to tell it
Gray trigger's offshore cousin — plainer, bigger, open-water. More on the ocean triggerfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Ocean triggerfish in other states4 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for ocean triggerfish in South Carolina?
No size limit.
How many ocean triggerfish 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 ocean triggerfish season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
How current is this South Carolina ocean 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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