SlotGaugeCheck a catchSand Tilefish regulations in South Carolina
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Sand Tilefish size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC state waters (to 3 mi) | Open year-round | No minimum size | 3 per person per day (grouper aggregate) |
| Federal waters (3–200 mi) | Open year-round | No minimum size | 3 per person per day (grouper aggregate) |
Notes
- Counts toward the 3-fish grouper/tilefish aggregate.
- 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
- 3 per person per day (grouper aggregate)
- statewide — as printed
- “Sand Tilefish | Open year-round | 3 per person per day (grouper aggregate) | None”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the sand tilefish
Species of fish
The blue blanquillo, also known as the banded blanquillo, striped blanquillo, false whiting, sand tilefish or eye of the sea, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a tilefish belonging to the family Malacanthidae. It is found in the Indo-Pacific.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Sand Tilefish in South Carolina?
No minimum size in South Carolina state waters.
How many Sand Tilefish can you keep per day in South Carolina?
3 per person per day (grouper aggregate).
When is Sand Tilefish season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Sand Tilefish a keeper today?
Sand Tilefish has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 3.