South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
Rod & reel only; lower Savannah River open year-round at 2 per day.
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
7–8 unbroken dark stripes on silver; two separated dorsal fins. More on the striped bass page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for striped bass in South Carolina?
26 in total length. Measured as total length: snout to the tip of the tail, tail lobes squeezed together.
How many striped bass can you keep in South Carolina?
3 per person per day (lower Savannah River: 2 per day, 27 in).
When is striped bass season in South Carolina?
Open Oct 1 – Jun 15; closed Jun 16 – Sep 30. As of Sep 21, 2026 it is closed.
What is the South Carolina record striped bass?
46 lb 13 oz, Combahee River (1993).
How current is this South Carolina striped bass 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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