Can I Keep?Gray Triggerfish Regulations in South Carolina (2026)
Recreational gray triggerfish 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.
Can I keep it today? Check your harbor & date
Recreational Gray Triggerfish rules in South Carolina
- Where
- State waters (0-3 miles) (ocean)
- Size limit
- 12-inch FL
- Bag limit
- 20 per person per day aggregate with no more than 10 of any one species
- 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", section "ALL OTHER SNAPPER-GROUPER COMPLEX SPECIES".
- Where
- Federal waters (ocean)
- Size limit
- 12-inch FL
- Bag limit
- 20 per person per day aggregate with no more than 10 of any one species
- 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", section "ALL OTHER SNAPPER-GROUPER COMPLEX SPECIES".
Quick answers
What is the gray triggerfish size limit in South Carolina?
12-inch FL (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
How many gray triggerfish can I keep in South Carolina?
20 per person per day aggregate with no more than 10 of any one species (for the first listed area; other areas may differ — see above).
When is gray triggerfish 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.
Compare Gray Triggerfish limits in other states →
More reef fish in South Carolina
- Black Grouper
- Black Sea Bass
- Blueline Tilefish
- Coney, Graysby, Red Hind & Rock Hind
- Cubera, Yellowtail, Gray
- Gag
- Golden Tilefish
- Greater Amberjack
- Hogfish
- Lane Snapper
- Misty & Yellowedge Grouper
- Mutton Snapper
- Nassau & Goliath Grouper
- Red Grouper
- Red Porgy
- Red Snapper
- Sand Tilefish
- Scamp
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.