Coney, Graysby, Red Hind & Rock Hind Regulations in South Carolina (2026)

Recreational coney, graysby, red hind & rock hind rules in South Carolina saltwater, as published by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Last checked November 7, 2026.

Limits differ by area — the summary below is the first published rule; see every rule underneath.

Bag limit

Included in the 3 grouper aggregate daily bag limit

Season

There are no closed seasons in state waters (out to 3 miles offshore).

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Recreational Coney, Graysby, Red Hind & Rock Hind rules in South Carolina

Where: State waters (0-3 miles) (ocean)
Bag limit: Included in the 3 grouper aggregate daily bag limit
Season: There are no closed seasons in state waters (out to 3 miles offshore).

Recreational, for-hire, and commercial fishermen are required to use dehooking tools and to possess a descending device that is ready for use when fishing for or possessing snapper-grouper species. They are also required to use non-stainless, non-offset circle hooks when fishing with hook and line and natural baits for snapper-grouper species.
SCDNR 2026-2027 South Carolina Hunting & Fishing guide (Rules & Regulations), printed page 51 (PDF page 53), table "SNAPPER-GROUPER COMPLEX".

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Where: Federal waters (ocean)
Bag limit: Included in the 3 grouper aggregate daily bag limit
Season: Jan. 1 - Apr. 30

Recreational, for-hire, and commercial fishermen are required to use dehooking tools and to possess a descending device that is ready for use when fishing for or possessing snapper-grouper species. They are also required to use non-stainless, non-offset circle hooks when fishing with hook and line and natural baits for snapper-grouper species.
SCDNR 2026-2027 South Carolina Hunting & Fishing guide (Rules & Regulations), printed page 51 (PDF page 53), table "SNAPPER-GROUPER COMPLEX".

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Quick answers

How many coney, graysby, red hind & rock hind can I keep in South Carolina?

Included in the 3 grouper aggregate daily bag limit (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).

When is coney, graysby, red hind & rock hind season in South Carolina?

There are no closed seasons in state waters (out to 3 miles offshore).. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.

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Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Most anglers need a South Carolina saltwater license or registry: get one here.