Redbreast Sunfish regulations in South Carolina

· Freshwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Redbreast Sunfish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 15.

Redbreast Sunfish size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
SC freshwater (statewide; listed lakes differ)	Open year-round	No size limit	15 per person per day

Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: None
Limit: 15
Inland waters — as printed: “Statewide | Redbreast Sunfish | Any length | 15”

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

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About the redbreast sunfish

Species of fish

The redbreast sunfish is a species of freshwater fish in the sunfish family (Centrarchidae) of the order Centrarchiformes. The type species of its genus, it is native to the river systems of eastern Canada and the United States. The redbreast sunfish reaches a maximum recorded length of about 30 centimetres (12 in).

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Redbreast Sunfish in South Carolina?

No size limit in South Carolina state waters.

How many Redbreast Sunfish can you keep per day in South Carolina?

15 per person per day.

When is Redbreast Sunfish season in South Carolina?

Open year-round.

Is my Redbreast Sunfish a keeper today?

Redbreast Sunfish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 15.