Snowy Grouper regulations in South Carolina

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Snowy Grouper has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 1.

Snowy Grouper size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
SC state waters (to 3 mi)	Open year-round	No minimum size	1 per vessel per day, within the 3-grouper aggregate
Federal waters (3–200 mi)	May 1 – June 6	No minimum size	1 per vessel per day, within the 3-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: 1 per vessel per day, within the 3-grouper aggregate
statewide — as printed: “Snowy Grouper | Federal waters closed Jun 7, 2026 – Apr 30, 2027 | 1 per vessel per day, within the 3-grouper aggregate | None”

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

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About the snowy grouper

Species of fish

The snowy grouper is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae which is part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. It is found in the western Atlantic Ocean.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Snowy Grouper in South Carolina?

No minimum size in South Carolina state waters.

How many Snowy Grouper can you keep per day in South Carolina?

1 per vessel per day, within the 3-grouper aggregate.

When is Snowy Grouper season in South Carolina?

Open year-round.

Is my Snowy Grouper a keeper today?

Snowy Grouper has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 1.