Speckled Hind regulations in South Carolina

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Speckled Hind is closed to harvest. Release it.

Speckled Hind size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
SC state waters (to 3 mi)	Closed to harvest	—	—

Notes

Release without removing from the water.

Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording

Season: Possession prohibited
Size: Possession prohibited
Limit: Possession prohibited
statewide — as printed: “Speckled Hind | Possession prohibited | Possession prohibited | Possession prohibited”

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

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About the speckled hind

Species of fish

The speckled hind, also known as the calico grouper, kitty mitchell or strawberry grouper, is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grouper of the family Epinephelidae. It is found in Bermuda and off the eastern coast of North America. Its natural habitats are open seas, shallow seas, aquatic beds, and coral reefs. The species, like many other types of marine life in the region, is threatened by habitat loss.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Speckled Hind in South Carolina?

No size limit in South Carolina state waters.

How many Speckled Hind can you keep per day in South Carolina?

Possession prohibited.

When is Speckled Hind season in South Carolina?

Open year-round.

Is my Speckled Hind a keeper today?

Speckled Hind is closed to harvest. Release it.