South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
Rod and reel only; federal HMS permit required; federal landing limits apply.
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
Rounded dorsal and pectoral tips, lighter build than a blue. More on the white marlin page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for white marlin in South Carolina?
66 in lower-jaw fork length. Measured as fork length: snout to the fork of the tail.
How many white marlin can you keep in South Carolina?
No bag limit. Counts toward the Billfish aggregate.
When is white marlin season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
What is the South Carolina record white marlin?
108 lb, Charleston (1981).
How current is this South Carolina white marlin 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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