SlotGaugeCheck a catchTripletail regulations in South Carolina
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Tripletail size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC state waters (to 3 mi) | Open year-round | 18 inch minimum | 3 per person, max 9 per boat |
Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- 18-inch TL
- Limit
- 3 per person per day not to exceed 9 per boat per day
- statewide — as printed
- “Tripletail | | 3 per person per day not to exceed 9 per boat per day | 18-inch TL”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the tripletail
Species of fish
The Atlantic tripletail, also known as the black grunt, black perch, buoy fish, buoyfish, brown triple tail, brown tripletail, conchy leaf, dusky triple-tail, dusky tripletail, flasher, sleepfish, triple tail, triple-tail, tripletail, or tripple tail, is a species of marine, ray-finned fish belonging to the family Lobotidae.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Tripletail in South Carolina?
18 inch minimum in South Carolina state waters.
How many Tripletail can you keep per day in South Carolina?
3 per person, max 9 per boat.
When is Tripletail season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Tripletail a keeper today?
A tripletail is a keeper today if it measures at least 18 inches, with a daily limit of 3.