SlotGaugeCheck a catchTarpon regulations in South Carolina
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Tarpon size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC state waters (to 3 mi) | Open year-round | 77 inch minimum | 1 per person per day |
Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 77-inch FL
- Limit
- 1 per person per day
- statewide — as printed
- “Tarpon | | 1 per person per day | 77-inch FL | May only be taken by rod & reel.”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the tarpon
Species of fish
The Atlantic tarpon is a ray-finned fish that inhabits coastal waters, estuaries, lagoons, and rivers. It is also known as the silver king. It is found in the Atlantic Ocean, typically in tropical and subtropical regions, though it has been reported as far north as Nova Scotia and the Atlantic coast of southern France, and as far south as Argentina. As with all elopiformes, it spawns at sea. Its diet includes small fish and crustaceans.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Tarpon in South Carolina?
77 inch minimum in South Carolina state waters.
How many Tarpon can you keep per day in South Carolina?
1 per person per day.
When is Tarpon season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Tarpon a keeper today?
A tarpon is a keeper today if it measures at least 77 inches, with a daily limit of 1.