Spot regulations in South Carolina

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Spot has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 50.

Spot size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
SC state waters (to 3 mi)	Open year-round	No size limit	50 per person, croaker/spot/whiting combined

Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording

Season: Open year-round
Size: None
Limit: 50 per person per day aggregate bag limit (croaker, spot, whiting combined)
statewide — as printed: “Atlantic Croaker, Spot, Whiting | | 50 per person per day aggregate bag limit”

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

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About the spot

Species of fish

The spot ,Norfolk spot and the Virginia spot, is a species of small short-lived saltwater fish in the family Sciaenidae. The species inhabits estuary and coastal waters from Massachusetts to Texas, and derives its name from the prominent dark spot behind each gill. It is the only species in the genus Leiostomus. Spot are frequently caught by recreational anglers and are good to eat.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Spot in South Carolina?

No size limit in South Carolina state waters.

How many Spot can you keep per day in South Carolina?

50 per person, croaker/spot/whiting combined.

When is Spot season in South Carolina?

Open year-round.

Is my Spot a keeper today?

Spot has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 50.