Can I Keep?Hardhead Catfish Regulations in South Carolina (2026)
Recreational hardhead catfish rules in South Carolina saltwater, as published by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Bag limit
Possession prohibited
Season
Possession prohibited
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Recreational Hardhead Catfish rules in South Carolina
- Where
- All waters
- Bag limit
- Possession prohibited
- Season
- Possession prohibited
- If caught must be released immediately.
- SCDNR 2026-2027 South Carolina Hunting & Fishing guide (Rules & Regulations), printed page 48 (PDF page 50), table "FINFISH: INSHORE & OFFSHORE", section "INSHORE FINFISH".
- Statutory basis (S.C. Code of Laws, https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t50c005.php): S.C. Code § 50-5-1705(K)
Quick answers
How many hardhead catfish can I keep in South Carolina?
Possession prohibited.
When is hardhead catfish season in South Carolina?
Possession prohibited. Whether it is open on a specific day can change by emergency rule — check today's status in the app.
More inshore in South Carolina
- American and Hickory Shad
- Atlantic Croaker
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Gafftopsail Catfish
- Herring
- Red Drum
- Sheepshead
- Spot
- Spotted Seatrout
- Striped Bass
- Tarpon
- Tripletail
- Weakfish
- Whiting
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.