SlotGaugeCheck a catchWhite Grunt regulations in South Carolina
· Saltwater · 2026 season
White Grunt size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC state waters (to 3 mi) | Open year-round | No minimum size | 20 aggregate per person per day with other complex species, no more than 10 of any one species |
| Federal waters (3–200 mi) | Open year-round | No minimum size | 20 aggregate per person per day with other complex species, no more than 10 of any one species |
Notes
- Part of the 20-fish "other snapper-grouper species" aggregate (also scup, margate, sailors choice, lesser amberjack, almaco jack, banded rudderfish).
- State waters (0–3 mi) have no closed season; federal closures from SAFMC apply beyond 3 mi and can change mid-year when catch limits are met — check safmc.net before an offshore trip.
Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording
- Season
- Open year-round in state waters
- Size
- None
- Limit
- 20 aggregate per person per day with other complex species, no more than 10 of any one species
- statewide — as printed
- “White Grunt | Open year-round | 20 aggregate per person per day with other complex species, no more than 10 of any one species | None”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the white grunt
Species of fish
Haemulon plumierii, the white grunt or common grunt, is a species of ray-finned fish in the family Haemulidae native to the western Atlantic Ocean. It grows to a length of about 30 cm (12 in) and is a silvery-cream color, with narrow yellow and blue longitudinal stripes, but can modify its color somewhat to match its surroundings. It is closely related to the bluestriped grunt and the French grunt, and often schools with these species. It feeds on shrimp, other crustaceans, annelids, and mollusks, and is preyed on by larger piscivores such as barracuda and shark. It is sometimes caught by anglers as a game fish, and its flaky white flesh can be eaten. It is also a popular aquarium fish.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for White Grunt in South Carolina?
No minimum size in South Carolina state waters.
How many White Grunt can you keep per day in South Carolina?
20 aggregate per person per day with other complex species, no more than 10 of any one species.
When is White Grunt season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my White Grunt a keeper today?
White Grunt has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 10.