Can I Keep?Bluefish Regulations in South Carolina (2026)
Recreational bluefish rules in South Carolina saltwater, as published by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Bag limit
5 per person per day (7 per person in the for-hire fishery)
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Recreational Bluefish rules in South Carolina
- Where
- All waters
- Bag limit
- 5 per person per day (7 per person in the for-hire fishery)
- SCDNR 2026-2027 South Carolina Hunting & Fishing guide (Rules & Regulations), printed page 48 (PDF page 50), table "FINFISH: INSHORE & OFFSHORE", section "INSHORE FINFISH".
Quick answers
How many bluefish can I keep in South Carolina?
5 per person per day (7 per person in the for-hire fishery).
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More offshore & pelagic in South Carolina
- Atlantic Sharpnose
- Bigeye Tuna
- Blue Marlin
- Bluefin Tuna
- Bonnethead
- Cobia
- Dolphin
- Great White Shark
- King Mackerel
- Longbill Spearfish
- Roundscale Spearfish
- Sailfish
- Sharks
- Spanish Mackerel
- Swordfish
- Wahoo
- White Marlin
- Yellowfin Tuna
All South Carolina saltwater fishing regulations →
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Most anglers need a South Carolina saltwater license or registry: get one here.