SlotGaugeCheck a catchSilk Snapper regulations in South Carolina
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Silk 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
- “Silk 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 silk snapper
Species of fish
The silk snapper, the West Indian snapper, yellow-eyed snapper or yellow-eyed red snapper, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a snapper belonging to the family Lutjanidae. It is found in the Western Atlantic Ocean.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Silk Snapper in South Carolina?
No minimum size in South Carolina state waters.
How many Silk Snapper can you keep per day in South Carolina?
10 per person per day (snapper aggregate).
When is Silk Snapper season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Silk Snapper a keeper today?
Silk Snapper has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 10.