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Sharks · Saltwater · 2026 season
Dogfish (spiny & smooth) size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC state waters (to 3 mi) | Open year-round | No size limit | No associated regulations |
Notes
- SC prints no size, bag or season for spiny or smooth dogfish.
- General shark gear rules on the same page (rod & reel/handline, circle hooks, fins attached) still apply to sharks.
Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- No associated regulations
- SC state waters (to 3 mi) — as printed
- “Dogfish (spiny & smooth) | No associated regulations.”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the dogfish
Species of shark
The spiny dogfish, spurdog, mud shark, or piked dogfish is one of the best known species of the Squalidae (dogfishes) family of sharks, which is part of the Squaliformes order.
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Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Regulations on this page come from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, not Wikipedia.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Dogfish (spiny & smooth) in South Carolina?
No size limit in South Carolina state waters.
How many Dogfish (spiny & smooth) can you keep per day in South Carolina?
No associated regulations.
When is Dogfish (spiny & smooth) season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Dogfish (spiny & smooth) a keeper today?
Dogfish (spiny & smooth) has no size limit today, with No associated regulations.