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Speckled Hind

Epinephelus drummondhayi

Deep grouper (200-400 ft) from NC to FL Keys including Gulf and Bermuda. Targeted by deep-droppers; 1 per vessel limit in most states. Federally managed; legitimate (if regulated) recreational target throughout SE Atlantic and Gulf.

In our regions

Northeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideAlabama GulfLouisiana GulfSouth Carolina CoastCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticBig Bend — GulfSouthwest Florida — GulfNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)Georgia CoastMississippi GulfTexas GulfFlorida Panhandle — Gulf

Regulations

⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.

Showing 2 of 12 regulations for South Carolina

SC_ATLANTIC

South Carolina — State waters (0–3 nm) · SCDNR

Currently CLOSEDClosed

Follows SAFMC: harvest prohibited.

FEDERAL

Federal Atlantic (3–200 nm) — SAFMC

Currently CLOSEDClosed

SAFMC: HARVEST PROHIBITED. Closed to possession or harvest. Release with min harm.