Albacore & Skipjack Tuna regulations in South Carolina

Atlantic Tunas · Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Albacore & Skipjack Tuna has no size limit today, with No associated regulations.

Albacore & Skipjack Tuna size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
SC state & federal waters (HMS permit required)	Open year-round	No size limit	No associated regulations

Notes

No size or bag limit printed by SC, but a federal HMS Angling permit is still required to fish for Atlantic tunas.
Check current federal rules at hmspermits.noaa.gov or 1-888-USA-TUNA.

Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: None
Limit: No associated regulations
SC state & federal waters (HMS permit required) — as printed: “Albacore, Skipjack | No associated regulations.”

Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).

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About the albacore & skipjack tuna

Tribe of fish

Tuna are saltwater fish belonging to the tribe Thunnini, a subgrouping of the mackerel family (Scombridae). The Thunnini comprise 15 species across five genera, the sizes of which vary from the bullet tuna to the Atlantic bluefin tuna, which averages 2 m (6.6 ft) and is believed to live up to 50 years.

Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Albacore & Skipjack Tuna in South Carolina?

No size limit in South Carolina state waters.

How many Albacore & Skipjack Tuna can you keep per day in South Carolina?

No associated regulations.

When is Albacore & Skipjack Tuna season in South Carolina?

Open year-round.

Is my Albacore & Skipjack Tuna a keeper today?

Albacore & Skipjack Tuna has no size limit today, with No associated regulations.