SlotGaugeCheck a catchYellowedge Grouper regulations in South Carolina
· Saltwater · 2026 season
Is it a keeper? Yellowedge Grouper has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 3.
Yellowedge Grouper size limit, season and daily limit
| Where | Season | Size limit | Daily limit |
|---|---|---|---|
| SC state waters (to 3 mi) | Open year-round | No minimum size | 3 per person per day (grouper aggregate) |
| Federal waters (3–200 mi) | Open year-round | No minimum size | 3 per person per day (grouper aggregate) |
Notes
- Counts toward the 3-fish grouper/tilefish aggregate.
- 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
- 3 per person per day (grouper aggregate)
- statewide — as printed
- “Yellowedge Grouper | Open year-round | 3 per person per day (grouper aggregate) | None”
Source: South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, captured 2026-10-01 (2026 season).
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About the yellowedge grouper
Genus of fishes
Hyporthodus is a genus of marine, ray-finned fish, groupers of the family Epinephelidae.
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Frequently asked
What is the size limit for Yellowedge Grouper in South Carolina?
No minimum size in South Carolina state waters.
How many Yellowedge Grouper can you keep per day in South Carolina?
3 per person per day (grouper aggregate).
When is Yellowedge Grouper season in South Carolina?
Open year-round.
Is my Yellowedge Grouper a keeper today?
Yellowedge Grouper has no size limit today, with a daily limit of 3.