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· Saltwater · 2026 season
Cobia size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| State waters south of Jeremy Inlet (Edisto) | June 1 – April 30 | 36 inch minimum | 1 per person, max 3 per boat |
| State waters north of Jeremy Inlet & federal waters | Open year-round | 36 inch minimum | 1 per person, max 6 per boat |
Notes
- Closed May 1–31 in state waters south of 32° 31.0′ N (Jeremy Inlet, Edisto Island).
Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording
- Season
- Closed May 1 to May 31
- Size
- 36-inch FL
- Limit
- 1 per person per day and no more than 3 per boat per day
- State waters south of Jeremy Inlet (Edisto) — as printed
- “Cobia | May 1 to May 31 in state waters south of 032° 31.0’ N latitude (Jeremy Inlet, Edisto Island) | 1 per person per day and no more than 3 per boat per day in State waters south of 032° 31.0’ N | 36-inch FL”
- State waters north of Jeremy Inlet and federal waters — as printed
- “1 per person per day and no more than 6 per boat per day federal waters and state waters north of 032° 31.0’ N | 36-inch FL”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the cobia
Species of ray-finned fish
The cobia is a species of marine carangiform ray-finned fish, the only extant representative of the genus Rachycentron and the family Rachycentridae. Its other common names include black kingfish, black salmon, ling, lemonfish, crabeater, prodigal son, codfish, and black bonito.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Cobia in South Carolina?
36 inch minimum in South Carolina state waters.
How many Cobia can you keep per day in South Carolina?
1 per person, max 3 per boat.
When is Cobia season in South Carolina?
June 1 – April 30.
Is my Cobia a keeper today?
A cobia is a keeper today if it measures at least 36 inches, with a daily limit of 1.