SlotGaugeCheck a catchBlackfin Snapper regulations in South Carolina
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Blackfin Snapper size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC state waters (to 3 mi) | Open year-round | No minimum size | 10 per person per day (snapper aggregate) |
| Federal waters (3–200 mi) | Open year-round | No minimum size | 10 per person per day (snapper aggregate) |
Notes
- Counts toward the 10-fish snapper aggregate (all snappers except red and vermilion).
- State waters (0–3 mi) have no closed season; federal closures from SAFMC apply beyond 3 mi and can change mid-year when catch limits are met — check safmc.net before an offshore trip.
Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording
- Season
- Open year-round in state waters
- Size
- None
- Limit
- 10 per person per day (snapper aggregate)
- statewide — as printed
- “Blackfin Snapper | Open year-round | 10 per person per day (snapper aggregate) | None”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the blackfin snapper
Species of fish
The blackfin snapper, also known as the blackspot snapper, blackfin red snapper, gun-mouth backfin, gun-mouth snapper, redfish and wrenchman is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is native to the western Atlantic Ocean. It is a commercially important species, though it has been reported to carry the ciguatera toxin.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Blackfin Snapper in South Carolina?
No minimum size in South Carolina state waters.
How many Blackfin Snapper can you keep per day in South Carolina?
10 per person per day (snapper aggregate).
When is Blackfin Snapper season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Blackfin Snapper a keeper today?
Blackfin Snapper has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 10.