Red Porgy in South Carolina
Default row, named waters and SCDNR landings for red porgy.
- 1 a daylimit
- 10 lb 8 ozstate record
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Where Red Porgy stand under South Carolina rules
In salt water the guide's bag for red porgy reads "1 per person per day".
It holds 1 state record entry on the SCDNR books.
2026-2027 South Carolina Hunting & Fishing Guide, valid August 14, 2026 to August 14, 2027 (online guide; PDF page 51), read November 9, 2026.
Saltwater limits for red porgy in South Carolina
The Porgies and Snappers table prints this row for red porgy; read it as written before you keep one.
The guide notes Jan. 1 – April 30 and July 1 – Dec. 31.
Offshore it rides on federal catch limits; inside 3 miles the guide lists no closed season.
2026-2027 South Carolina Hunting & Fishing Guide, valid August 14, 2026 to August 14, 2027 (online guide; PDF page 51), read November 9, 2026.
Biggest red porgy on the SCDNR lists
| SCDNR listing | Weight | Water or place | Year | List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Porgy | 10 lb 8 oz | Murrells Inlet | 1985 | saltwater |
Copied weights, pound-ounce as SCDNR lists them; no names shown.
South Carolina state record fish as listed by SCDNR (record list), read November 9, 2026.
Photo of Red Porgy: Julien Renoult, CC BY 4.0
Ahead of a red porgy trip in South Carolina
How many red porgy go home per day in South Carolina?
The saltwater row reads: 1 per person per day; 14-inch TL; closed: Jan. 1 – April 30 and July 1 – Dec. 31.
Is the red porgy rule the same on every South Carolina water?
No water row names it, so its general line holds everywhere.
Where was the record red porgy caught in South Carolina?
SCDNR lists 10 lb 8 oz from Murrells Inlet (1985).
Which South Carolina lakes should I try first for red porgy?
Its water is salt: begin with the coast index and the pier list.
Does South Carolina count red porgy as a game fish?
It falls under the saltwater tables rather than the game fish list.
Does an out-of-state angler after red porgy need a South Carolina license?
Anglers 16 and older need a South Carolina saltwater fishing license; SCDNR prints $15 for a resident annual license and $75 for a nonresident annual license.
Why does the red porgy record read like 5-4.8?
It is pounds, a dash, then ounces, copied as SCDNR prints it.
How do Carolina rules treat red porgy already in the freezer?
The guide states daily limits and, in fresh water, a 40 game fish daily total; no possession multiple was printed in what was read, so none is given here.
Choose Carolina water for red porgy
Every water linked above shows its landings and limits.