SlotGaugeCheck a catchSpanish Mackerel regulations in South Carolina
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Spanish Mackerel size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC state waters (to 3 mi) | Open year-round | 12 inch minimum | 15 per person per day |
Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 12-inch FL
- Limit
- 15 per person per day
- statewide — as printed
- “Spanish Mackerel | | 15 per person per day | 12-inch FL”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the spanish mackerel
Species of fish
The Atlantic Spanish mackerel is a migratory species of mackerel that swims to the northern Gulf of Mexico in spring, and returns to southern Florida in the eastern Gulf, and to Mexico in the western Gulf in the fall.
Read more about Atlantic Spanish mackerel on Wikipedia →
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Spanish Mackerel in South Carolina?
12 inch minimum in South Carolina state waters.
How many Spanish Mackerel can you keep per day in South Carolina?
15 per person per day.
When is Spanish Mackerel season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Spanish Mackerel a keeper today?
A spanish mackerel is a keeper today if it measures at least 12 inches, with a daily limit of 15.