Southern Flounder (also known as Flounder, Doormat, Mud Flounder) 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 Southern Flounder is 16 in and the daily bag limit is 5 per person (max 10 per boat). 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. Note: SC applies the same rule to all flounder species combined (southern, summer/fluke, gulf), not a southern-flounder-specific rule. A fall-closure/lower-limit package was under consideration in 2026. State waters (within 3 nm). SC regulates flounders as a group (Southern, Summer & Gulf) under one 16-inch / 5-per-day / 10-per-boat rule (applies to hook-and-line or gig).
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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