Spanish Mackerel in South Carolina
Default row, named waters and SCDNR landings for spanish mackerel.
- 15 a daylimit
- 11 lbstate record
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Where Spanish Mackerel stand under South Carolina rules
In salt water the guide's bag for spanish mackerel reads "15 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 48), read November 9, 2026.
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The Offshore Finfish table prints this row for spanish mackerel; read it as written before you keep one.
For-hire vessels must have a Coastal Migratory Pelagics permit to fish for this species in federal waters.
2026-2027 South Carolina Hunting & Fishing Guide, valid August 14, 2026 to August 14, 2027 (online guide; PDF page 48), read November 9, 2026.
Biggest spanish mackerel on the SCDNR lists
| SCDNR listing | Weight | Water or place | Year | List |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Mackerel | 11 lb | Myrtle Beach | 1983 | 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 Spanish Mackerel: Donna Fernstrom, CC BY 4.0
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How many spanish mackerel go home per day in South Carolina?
The saltwater row reads: 15 per person per day; 12-inch FL.
Is the spanish mackerel rule the same on every South Carolina water?
No water row names it, so its general line holds everywhere.
Where was the record spanish mackerel caught in South Carolina?
SCDNR lists 11 lb from Myrtle Beach (1983).
Which South Carolina lakes should I try first for spanish mackerel?
Its water is salt: begin with the coast index and the pier list.
Does South Carolina count spanish mackerel as a game fish?
It falls under the saltwater tables rather than the game fish list.
Does an out-of-state angler after spanish mackerel 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 spanish mackerel record read like 5-4.8?
It is pounds, a dash, then ounces, copied as SCDNR prints it.
How do Carolina rules treat spanish mackerel 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 spanish mackerel
Every water linked above shows its landings and limits.