SlotGaugeCheck a catchBlueline Tilefish regulations in South Carolina
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Blueline Tilefish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 3.
Blueline Tilefish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC state waters (to 3 mi) | Open year-round | No minimum size | 3 per person per day in state waters (2 in federal waters), within the 3-grouper aggregate |
| Federal waters (3–200 mi) | May 1 – August 31 | No minimum size | 3 per person per day in state waters (2 in federal waters), within the 3-grouper aggregate |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' zones[federal].bag. Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://www.eregulations.com/southcarolina/fishing/snapper-grouper-complex-size-catch-limits
- Counts toward the 3-fish grouper/tilefish aggregate.
- 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
- 3 per person per day in state waters (2 in federal waters), within the 3-grouper aggregate
- statewide — as printed
- “Blueline Tilefish | Federal waters closed Sep 1, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027 | 3 per person per day in state waters (2 in federal waters), within the 3-grouper aggregate | None”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Blueline Tilefish in South Carolina?
No minimum size in South Carolina state waters.
How many Blueline Tilefish can you keep per day in South Carolina?
3 per person per day in state waters (2 in federal waters), within the 3-grouper aggregate.
When is Blueline Tilefish season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Blueline Tilefish a keeper today?
Blueline Tilefish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 3.