South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
SizeNo size limit
Bag50/day aggregateAggregate: Croaker, Spot & Whiting (50-fish aggregate)
SeasonOpen year-roundOpen today
Aggregate bag applies to hook and line only.
SC DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
South Carolina state record
1 lb 4 ozMurrells Inlet, 2001
SCDNR Saltwater Game Fish Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Single dark shoulder spot, forked tail, no barbels. More on the spot page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Spot in other states8 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for spot in South Carolina?
No size limit.
How many spot can you keep in South Carolina?
50/day aggregate. Aggregate: Croaker, Spot & Whiting (50-fish aggregate).
When is spot season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
What is the South Carolina record spot?
1 lb 4 oz, Murrells Inlet (2001).
How current is this South Carolina spot 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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