SlotGaugeCheck a catchQueen Snapper regulations in South Carolina
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Queen Snapper size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC state waters (to 3 mi) | Open year-round | No minimum size | 10 per person per day (snapper aggregate) |
| Federal waters (3–200 mi) | Open year-round | No minimum size | 10 per person per day (snapper aggregate) |
Notes
- Counts toward the 10-fish snapper aggregate (all snappers except red and vermilion).
- 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
- None
- Limit
- 10 per person per day (snapper aggregate)
- statewide — as printed
- “Queen Snapper | Open year-round | 10 per person per day (snapper aggregate) | None”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the queen snapper
Species of fish
The queen snapper, also known as the night snapper or brim snapper, is a species of ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is native to the western Atlantic Ocean, and is the only species in the genus Etelis found outside the Indo-Pacific region.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Queen Snapper in South Carolina?
No minimum size in South Carolina state waters.
How many Queen Snapper can you keep per day in South Carolina?
10 per person per day (snapper aggregate).
When is Queen Snapper season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Queen Snapper a keeper today?
Queen Snapper has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 10.