South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag10/day snapper aggregateAggregate: 10-snapper aggregate
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
SC DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
SizeNo size limit
Bag10 per person per day within 10-snapper aggregate
SeasonOpen year-round
12 in TL minimum removed in 2020.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
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Scarlet deep-drop slim body, huge eye, long forked tail. More on the queen snapper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
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Questions anglers ask4
What is the size limit for queen snapper in South Carolina?
No size limit.
How many queen snapper can you keep in South Carolina?
10/day snapper aggregate. Aggregate: 10-snapper aggregate.
When is queen snapper season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
How current is this South Carolina queen snapper 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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