SlotGaugeCheck a catchConey regulations in South Carolina
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Coney 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 (grouper aggregate) |
| Federal waters (3–200 mi) | May 1 – December 31 | No minimum size | 3 per person per day (grouper aggregate) |
Notes
- 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 (grouper aggregate)
- statewide — as printed
- “Coney | Federal waters closed Jan 1 – Apr 30 | 3 per person per day (grouper aggregate) | None”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the coney
Species of fish
The burbot, also known as bubbot, mariah, loche, cusk, freshwater cod, freshwater ling, freshwater cusk, the lawyer, coney-fish, lingcod, or eelpout, is a species of coldwater ray-finned fish native to the subarctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is the only member of the genus Lota, and is the only freshwater species of the order Gadiformes. The species is closely related to marine fish such as the common ling and cusk, all of which belong to the family Lotidae (rocklings).
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Coney in South Carolina?
No minimum size in South Carolina state waters.
How many Coney can you keep per day in South Carolina?
3 per person per day (grouper aggregate).
When is Coney season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Coney a keeper today?
Coney has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 3.