SlotGaugeCheck a catchYellow Perch regulations in South Carolina
· Freshwater · 2026 season
Yellow Perch size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC freshwater (statewide; listed lakes differ) | Open year-round | No size limit | 30 per person per day |
Exact South Carolina Department of Natural Resources wording
- Season
- Open year-round
- Size
- None
- Limit
- 30
- Inland waters — as printed
- “Statewide | Yellow Perch | Any length | 30”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the yellow perch
Species of freshwater fish
The yellow perch, commonly referred to as perch, striped perch, American perch or preacher is a freshwater ray-finned fish from the perch family Percidae, native to much of central North America, particularly the Great Lakes–St. Lawrence River basin and the Upper Mississippi River catchment. It was first described in 1814 by Samuel Latham Mitchill from New York, and is closely related and morphologically similar to the European perch, and is sometimes considered a subspecies of its European counterpart.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Yellow Perch in South Carolina?
No size limit in South Carolina state waters.
How many Yellow Perch can you keep per day in South Carolina?
30 per person per day.
When is Yellow Perch season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Yellow Perch a keeper today?
Yellow Perch has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 30.