Atlantic Croaker regulations in South Carolina

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Atlantic Croaker has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 50.

Atlantic Croaker size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
SC state waters (to 3 mi)	Open year-round	No size limit	50 per person, croaker/spot/whiting combined

Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: None
Limit: 50 per person per day aggregate bag limit (croaker, spot, whiting combined)
statewide — as printed: “Atlantic Croaker, Spot, Whiting | | 50 per person per day aggregate bag limit | | Bag limit applies to hook and line only.”

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

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About the atlantic croaker

Species of fish

The Atlantic croaker is a species of marine ray-finned fish belonging to the family Sciaenidae and is closely related to the black drum, the silver perch, the spot croaker, the red drum, the spotted seatrout, and the weakfish. It is commonly found in sounds and estuaries from Massachusetts to the Gulf of Mexico.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Atlantic Croaker in South Carolina?

No size limit in South Carolina state waters.

How many Atlantic Croaker can you keep per day in South Carolina?

50 per person, croaker/spot/whiting combined.

When is Atlantic Croaker season in South Carolina?

Open year-round.

Is my Atlantic Croaker a keeper today?

Atlantic Croaker has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 50.