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Wahoo regulations in South Carolina

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Wahoo
Is it a keeper? Wahoo has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 2.

Wahoo size limit, season and daily limit

WhereSeasonSize limitDaily limit
SC state waters (to 3 mi)Open year-roundNo size limit2 per person per day

Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording

Season
Open year-round
Size
None
Limit
2 per person per day
statewide — as printed
“Wahoo | | 2 per person per day”

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

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About the wahoo

Wahoo

Species of fish

The wahoo is a scombrid fish found worldwide in tropical and subtropical seas. In Hawaii, the wahoo is known as ono. The species is sometimes called hoo in the United States. It is best known to sports fishermen, as its speed and high quality makes it a prized and valued game fish.

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Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Regulations on this page come from South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, not Wikipedia.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Wahoo in South Carolina?

No size limit in South Carolina state waters.

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

2 per person per day.

When is Wahoo season in South Carolina?

Open year-round.

Is my Wahoo a keeper today?

Wahoo has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 2.