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Longbill Spearfish regulations in South Carolina

Billfish · Saltwater · 2026 season

Longbill Spearfish size limit, season and daily limit

Notes

• Release immediately without removing from the water.

Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording

Season

Possession prohibited

Size

Possession prohibited

Limit

Possession prohibited

SC state & federal waters — as printed

“Longbill Spearfish | Possession prohibited | | | If caught fish must be released immediately.”

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

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About the longbill spearfish

Species of ray-finned fish

The longbill spearfish is a species of marlin native to the Atlantic Ocean where it is found above the thermocline in open waters between 40°N and 35°S. This species can reach a length of 254 centimetres (100 in) FL and the maximum weight recorded is 58 kilograms (128 lb). It feeds on pelagic fishes such as needlefish, tuna, and jack, as well as squids. They spawn once a year. The specific name honours the Florida game fisherman and taxidermist Albert Pflueger Sr, who died in 1962.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Longbill Spearfish in South Carolina?

No size limit in South Carolina state waters.

How many Longbill Spearfish can you keep per day in South Carolina?

Possession prohibited.

When is Longbill Spearfish season in South Carolina?

Open year-round.

Is my Longbill Spearfish a keeper today?

Longbill Spearfish is closed to harvest. Release it.