SlotGaugeCheck a catchBigeye Tuna regulations in South Carolina
Atlantic Tunas · Saltwater · 2026 season
Bigeye Tuna size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC state & federal waters (HMS permit required) | Open year-round | 27 inch minimum | No bag limit printed; federal HMS rules apply |
Notes
- Minimum 27 inches curved fork length. Federal HMS permit required.
- Check hmspermits.noaa.gov for current federal limits.
Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording
- Season
- Open year-round (no closed season printed)
- Size
- 27-inch curved FL
- Limit
- No bag limit printed (federal HMS rules apply)
- SC state & federal waters (HMS permit required) — as printed
- “Bigeye Tuna | | | 27-inch curved FL |”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the bigeye tuna
Species of fish
The bigeye tuna is a species of true tuna of the genus Thunnus, belonging to the wider mackerel family Scombridae. Bigeye tuna are found in the open waters of all tropical and temperate oceans, but not in the Mediterranean Sea.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Bigeye Tuna in South Carolina?
27 inch minimum in South Carolina state waters.
How many Bigeye Tuna can you keep per day in South Carolina?
No bag limit printed; federal HMS rules apply.
When is Bigeye Tuna season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Bigeye Tuna a keeper today?
A bigeye tuna is a keeper today if it measures at least 27 inches, with No bag limit printed; federal HMS rules apply.