South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
'Whiting' in the SC table = kingfishes (Menticirrhus).
SC DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
South Carolina state record
SCDNR Saltwater Game Fish Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Chin barbel, no air bladder croaks here — the surf 'sea mullet'. More on the southern kingfish page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Southern kingfish in other states2 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for southern kingfish in South Carolina?
No size limit.
How many southern kingfish can you keep in South Carolina?
50/day aggregate. Aggregate: Croaker, Spot & Whiting (50-fish aggregate).
When is southern kingfish season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
What is the South Carolina record southern kingfish?
2 lb 12 oz, Georgetown (1976).
How current is this South Carolina southern kingfish 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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