SlotGaugeCheck a catchStriped Bass regulations in South Carolina
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Striped Bass size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC saltwaters | October 1 – June 15 | 26 inch minimum | 3 per person per day |
| Savannah River, lower reach | Open year-round | 27 inch minimum | 2 per person per day |
| SC freshwater (statewide; coastal rivers, Santee, Murray differ) | Open year-round | 26 inch TL | 10 striped/hybrid combined |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' zones (freshwater). Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://www.eregulations.com/southcarolina/fishing/freshwater-fish-size-possession-limits
- Possession prohibited June 16 – Sept 30 (except lower Savannah River). Rod & reel only.
- Freshwater statewide: any length, 10 per day; coastal rivers 26 in min, 3 per day Oct 1 – Jun 15; Santee system, Lake Murray and Savannah River have their own slots.
Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording
- Season
- Possession prohibited: June 16 - Sept. 30; open Oct. 1 - June 15
- Size
- 26 inch TL
- Limit
- 3 fish per person per day: Oct. 1 - June 15
- State waters — as printed
- “Striped Bass | Possession prohibited: June 16 - Sept. 30 … | Possession prohibited: June 16 - Sept. 30; 3 fish per person per day: Oct. 1 - June 15 except in lower reach of the Savannah River (2 per person per day year round) | 26 inch TL except in lower reach of the Savannah River (27 inch TL) | May only be taken by rod & reel.”
- Savannah River (lower reach) — as printed
- “except in lower reach of the Savannah River (2 per person per day year round; 27 inch TL)”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the striped bass
Species of fish
The striped bass, also called the Atlantic striped bass, striper, linesider, rock, or rockfish, is an anadromous perciform fish of the family Moronidae found primarily along the Atlantic coast of North America. It has also been widely introduced into inland recreational fisheries across the United States. Striped bass found in the Gulf of Mexico are a separate strain referred to as Gulf Coast striped bass.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Striped Bass in South Carolina?
26 inch minimum in South Carolina state waters.
How many Striped Bass can you keep per day in South Carolina?
3 per person per day.
When is Striped Bass season in South Carolina?
October 1 – June 15.
Is my Striped Bass a keeper today?
A striped bass is a keeper today if it measures at least 26 inches, with a daily limit of 3.