SlotGaugeCheck a catchGray Triggerfish regulations in South Carolina
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Gray Triggerfish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC state waters (to 3 mi) | Open year-round | 12 inch minimum | 20 aggregate per person per day with other complex species, no more than 10 of any one species |
| Federal waters (3–200 mi) | Open year-round | 12 inch minimum | 20 aggregate per person per day with other complex species, no more than 10 of any one species |
Notes
- Part of the 20-fish "other snapper-grouper species" 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
- 12 inch fork length
- Limit
- 20 aggregate per person per day with other complex species, no more than 10 of any one species
- statewide — as printed
- “Gray Triggerfish | Open year-round | 20 aggregate per person per day with other complex species, no more than 10 of any one species | 12 inch fork length”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the gray triggerfish
Species of fish
The grey triggerfish, or gray triggerfish, is a species of ray-finned fish in the triggerfish family Balistidae. The species is native to shallow parts of the western Atlantic from Nova Scotia to Argentina and also the eastern Atlantic, the Mediterranean Sea, and waters off Angola on the west coast of Africa.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Gray Triggerfish in South Carolina?
12 inch minimum in South Carolina state waters.
How many Gray Triggerfish can you keep per day in South Carolina?
20 aggregate per person per day with other complex species, no more than 10 of any one species.
When is Gray Triggerfish season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Gray Triggerfish a keeper today?
A gray triggerfish is a keeper today if it measures at least 12 inches, with a daily limit of 10.