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Pickerel · Freshwater · 2026 season
Redfin Pickerel size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC freshwater statewide | Open year-round | Any length | 30 per person per day |
Notes
- 30 per day, any length. Daily total of 40 game fish of all kinds applies.
Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- Any length
- Limit
- 30
- SC freshwater statewide — as printed
- “Statewide | Redfin Pickerel | Any length | 30”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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Open SlotGauge for Redfin PickerelAbout the redfin pickerel
Subspecies of fish
The redfin pickerel is a subspecies of freshwater fish belonging to the pike family (Esocidae) of the order Esociformes. Not to be confused with its close relatives, the grass pickerel and the chain pickerel, this fish is unique in the fact that it has brightly colored red fins. Like all pikes, the redfin pickerel is an ambush predator, lying amongst thick vegetation in wait for smaller, more agile prey to enter within its range of attack.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Redfin Pickerel in South Carolina?
Any length in South Carolina state waters.
How many Redfin Pickerel can you keep per day in South Carolina?
30 per person per day.
When is Redfin Pickerel season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Redfin Pickerel a keeper today?
Redfin Pickerel has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 30.