Goliath Grouper regulations in South Carolina

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Goliath Grouper is closed to harvest. Release it.

Goliath Grouper size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
SC state waters (to 3 mi)	Closed to harvest	—	—

Notes

If hooked, cut the line and release without removing from the water.

Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording

Season: Possession prohibited
Size: Possession prohibited
Limit: Possession prohibited
statewide — as printed: “Goliath Grouper | Possession prohibited | Possession prohibited | Possession prohibited”

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

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About the goliath grouper

Species of fish

The Atlantic goliath grouper, the jewfish or itajara, is a saltwater fish of the grouper family and one of the largest species of bony fish. The species can be found in the West Atlantic ranging from northeastern Florida, south throughout the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea, and along South America to Brazil. In the East Pacific it ranges from Mexico to Peru. In the East Atlantic, the species ranges in West Africa from Senegal to Cabinda. The species has been observed at depths ranging from 1 to 100 meters.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Goliath Grouper in South Carolina?

No size limit in South Carolina state waters.

How many Goliath Grouper can you keep per day in South Carolina?

Possession prohibited.

When is Goliath Grouper season in South Carolina?

Open year-round.

Is my Goliath Grouper a keeper today?

Goliath Grouper is closed to harvest. Release it.