Black Sea Bass (also known as Sea Bass, Black Will) in South Carolina. Minimum legal size, daily bag limit, possession limit — verified against the SCDNR guide, 2026.
In South Carolina, the minimum legal size for Black Sea Bass is 13 in and the daily bag limit is 7 per person. Season note: Open seasons and these size and bag limits are reviewed at least annually and can change in-season — always confirm the current South Carolina rules before keeping fish.
Open seasons and these size and bag limits are reviewed at least annually and can change in-season — always confirm the current South Carolina rules before keeping fish.
Atlantic / SC state waters; South Atlantic snapper-grouper complex species with a substantial federal fishery. State waters (within 3 nm): 13-inch TL min, 7 per person per day. Black sea bass is part of the federally-managed South Atlantic snapper-grouper complex; offshore/federal seasons and any quota-driven closures are set annually by NOAA — DO NOT pin federal dates.
These limits are pulled from the SCDNR saltwater size and catch limits. Last verified June 2026.
Always check the official guide before keeping any fish. Regulations change. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources updates its guide annually and occasionally mid-year. Fines for over-bag or undersized fish are significant.
South Carolina requires a Saltwater Recreational Fishing License for anyone aged 16 or older harvesting marine resources. SC saltwater licences.
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