SlotGaugeCheck a catchRoundscale Spearfish regulations in South Carolina
Billfish · Saltwater · 2026 season
Roundscale Spearfish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC state & federal waters (HMS permit required) | Open year-round | 66 inch minimum | No bag limit printed; federal HMS rules apply |
Notes
- Rod & reel only. Federal HMS permit required.
- Easily confused with longbill spearfish, which is possession-prohibited — if unsure, release in the water.
Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording
- Season
- Open year-round (no closed season printed)
- Size
- 66-inch FL from lower jaw
- Limit
- No bag limit printed (federal HMS rules apply)
- SC state & federal waters (HMS permit required) — as printed
- “Roundscale Spearfish | | | 66-inch FL from lower jaw | May only be taken by rod & reel.”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the roundscale spearfish
Tetrapturus georgii
The roundscale spearfish is an Istiophoridae species of marlin living in the epipelagic zone of the Atlantic Ocean. It has long been misidentified as white marlin but can be differentiated thanks to their scale shapes that gives its name. Not much is known about this species. It could reach a length of 160 cm and 21.5 kg and has no conservation status yet due to a lack of data.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Roundscale Spearfish in South Carolina?
66 inch minimum in South Carolina state waters.
How many Roundscale Spearfish can you keep per day in South Carolina?
No bag limit printed; federal HMS rules apply.
When is Roundscale Spearfish season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Roundscale Spearfish a keeper today?
A roundscale spearfish is a keeper today if it measures at least 66 inches, with No bag limit printed; federal HMS rules apply.