SlotGaugeCheck a catchTrout regulations in South Carolina
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Trout size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC freshwater (statewide; listed lakes differ) | Open year-round | None | 5 per person per day |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' zones. Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://www.eregulations.com/southcarolina/fishing/trout-size-limits
Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- 5
- Inland waters — as printed
- “Statewide except the water bodies listed below: Trout (Brook, Brown, Rainbow & their hybrids) | Any length | 5 (Chattooga, Chauga and others: catch and release Nov 1 – May 14)”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the trout
Freshwater fish from subfamily Salmoninae
Trout is a generic common name for numerous species of carnivorous freshwater fishes belonging to the genera Oncorhynchus, Salmo, and Salvelinus, all of which are members of the subfamily Salmoninae in the family Salmonidae. The word trout is also used for some similar-shaped but non-salmonid fish, such as the spotted seatrout/speckled trout.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Trout in South Carolina?
None in South Carolina state waters.
How many Trout can you keep per day in South Carolina?
5 per person per day.
When is Trout season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Trout a keeper today?
Trout has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 5.