Flounder regulations in South Carolina

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? A flounder is a keeper today if it measures at least 16 inches, with a daily limit of 5.

Flounder size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
SC state waters (to 3 mi)	Open year-round	16 inch minimum	5 per person, max 10 per boat

Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: 16-inch TL
Limit: 5 per person per day not to exceed 10 per boat per day
statewide — as printed: “Flounders (Southern, Summer & Gulf) | | 5 per person per day not to exceed 10 per boat per day | 16-inch TL | Bag limit applies to hook and line or gig.”

Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).

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About the flounder

Family of fishes

The southern flounders or armless flounders are a small family, Achiropsettidae, of flounders found in Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters. There are four genera, each with one species.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Flounder in South Carolina?

16 inch minimum in South Carolina state waters.

How many Flounder can you keep per day in South Carolina?

5 per person, max 10 per boat.

When is Flounder season in South Carolina?

Open year-round.

Is my Flounder a keeper today?

A flounder is a keeper today if it measures at least 16 inches, with a daily limit of 5.