South Carolina state waters, out to 3 miles
Listed with misty grouper in SC table.
SC DNR 2026 · checked · the official rulebook is the final word
Past 3 miles: federal waters Different rule
Deepwater species; not part of the Jan–Apr shallow-water grouper closure.
SAFMC / NOAA SERO 2026 · checked 2026-09-16
South Carolina state record
SCDNR Saltwater Game Fish Records · checked 2026-08-23
How to tell it
Tan deep-drop grouper; every fin trimmed in yellow. More on the yellowedge grouper page: every state’s rule, the records, and how anglers catch it.
Yellowedge grouper in other states11 rulebooks
Questions anglers ask5
What is the size limit for yellowedge grouper in South Carolina?
No size limit.
How many yellowedge grouper can you keep in South Carolina?
Within 3-grouper aggregate. Aggregate: 3-grouper/tilefish aggregate.
When is yellowedge grouper season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
What is the South Carolina record yellowedge grouper?
21 lb 5 oz, Murrells Inlet (2021).
How current is this South Carolina yellowedge grouper 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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