South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
Listed as 'Margate' in SC table.
SC DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
Listed as 'Margate' (Haemulon album) in SAFMC regulations.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
South Carolina state record
SCDNR Saltwater Game Fish Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell itBig pale grunt, high back, quiet colors.
Big pale grunt, high back, quiet colors. More on the white margate page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
White margate in other states4 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for white margate in South Carolina?
No size limit.
How many white margate 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 white margate season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
What is the South Carolina record white margate?
18 lb 8 oz, Murrells Inlet (1971).
How current is this South Carolina white margate 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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