Can I Keep?Spot Regulations in South Carolina (2026)
Recreational spot rules in South Carolina saltwater, as published by the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. Last checked November 7, 2026.
Bag limit
50 per person per day aggregate bag limit
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Recreational Spot rules in South Carolina
- Where
- All waters
- Bag limit
- 50 per person per day aggregate bag limit
- Bag limit applies to hook and line only.
- 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(J)
Quick answers
How many spot can I keep in South Carolina?
50 per person per day aggregate bag limit.
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More inshore in South Carolina
- American and Hickory Shad
- Atlantic Croaker
- Black Drum
- Flounder
- Gafftopsail Catfish
- Hardhead Catfish
- Herring
- Red Drum
- Sheepshead
- 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.