Can I Keep?Misty & Yellowedge Grouper Regulations in South Carolina (2026)
Recreational misty & yellowedge grouper 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.
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Recreational Misty & Yellowedge Grouper 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".
- Where
- Federal waters (ocean)
- Bag limit
- Included in the 3 grouper aggregate daily bag limit
- 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".
Quick answers
How many misty & yellowedge grouper 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 misty & yellowedge grouper 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.
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
- Gray Triggerfish
- Greater Amberjack
- Hogfish
- Lane Snapper
- 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.