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· Freshwater · 2026 season
Walleye size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC freshwater (statewide; listed lakes differ) | Open year-round | None | 8 walleye + sauger combined |
Notes
- A 2026-10-31 check against the official source found a discrepancy in this species' aliases/name. Read the official wording before keeping the fish: https://www.eregulations.com/southcarolina/fishing/freshwater-fish-size-possession-limits
Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- No more than 8 combined total of walleye or sauger
- Inland waters — as printed
- “Statewide | Walleye & Sauger | Any length | No more than 8 combined total of walleye or sauger”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the walleye
Species of fish
The walleye, also called the walleyed pike, yellow pike, yellow pikeperch or yellow pickerel, is a freshwater perciform fish native to most of Canada and to the Northern United States. It is a North American close relative of the European zander, also known as the pikeperch. The walleye is sometimes called the yellow walleye to distinguish it from the blue walleye, which is a color morph that was once found in the southern Ontario and Quebec regions, but is now presumed extinct. However, recent genetic analysis of a preserved (frozen) 'blue walleye' sample suggests that the blue and yellow walleye were simply phenotypes within the same species and do not merit separate taxonomic classification.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Walleye in South Carolina?
None in South Carolina state waters.
How many Walleye can you keep per day in South Carolina?
8 walleye + sauger combined.
When is Walleye season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Walleye a keeper today?
Walleye has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 8.