Warsaw Grouper regulations in South Carolina

· Saltwater · 2026 season

Is it a keeper? Warsaw Grouper is closed to harvest. Release it.

Warsaw Grouper size limit, season and daily limit

Where	Season	Size limit	Daily limit
SC state waters (to 3 mi)	Closed to harvest	—	—

Notes

Release without removing from the water.

Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording

Season: Possession prohibited
Size: Possession prohibited
Limit: Possession prohibited
statewide — as printed: “Warsaw Grouper | Possession prohibited | Possession prohibited | Possession prohibited”

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

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About the warsaw grouper

Species of fish

Hyporthodus nigritus, the Warsaw grouper, is a species of marine, ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae, which is part of the family Serranidae, which also includes the anthias and sea basses. It is found in the Western Atlantic from Massachusetts to the Gulf of Mexico, Cuba, Trinidad, and south to Brazil. Its natural habitats are open and shallow seas, subtidal aquatic beds, and coral reefs. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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Frequently asked

What is the size limit for Warsaw Grouper in South Carolina?

No size limit in South Carolina state waters.

How many Warsaw Grouper can you keep per day in South Carolina?

Possession prohibited.

When is Warsaw Grouper season in South Carolina?

Open year-round.

Is my Warsaw Grouper a keeper today?

Warsaw Grouper is closed to harvest. Release it.