Can I Keep?King Mackerel Regulations in South Carolina (2026)
Recreational king mackerel rules in South Carolina saltwater, as published by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Size limit
24-inch FL
Bag limit
3 per person per day
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Recreational King Mackerel rules in South Carolina
- Where
- Ocean
- Size limit
- 24-inch FL
- Bag limit
- 3 per person per day
- For-hire vessels must have a Coastal Migratory Pelagics permit to fish for this species in federal waters.
- SCDNR 2026-2027 South Carolina Hunting & Fishing guide (Rules & Regulations), printed page 49 (PDF page 51), table "FINFISH: INSHORE & OFFSHORE", section "OFFSHORE FINFISH".
Quick answers
What is the king mackerel size limit in South Carolina?
24-inch FL.
How many king mackerel can I keep in South Carolina?
3 per person per day.
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- Bigeye Tuna
- Blue Marlin
- Bluefin Tuna
- Bluefish
- Bonnethead
- Cobia
- Dolphin
- Great White Shark
- Longbill Spearfish
- Roundscale Spearfish
- Sailfish
- Sharks
- Spanish Mackerel
- Swordfish
- Wahoo
- White Marlin
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Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Most anglers need a South Carolina saltwater license or registry: get one here.