SC_ATLANTIC
South Carolina — State waters (0–3 nm) · SCDNR
Catch & releaseCatch & release only
Catch & release only. Best fishery: Beaufort/Hilton Head/Charleston jetties in summer.
SC DNR.
inshore
Tarpon
Megalops atlanticus
Migratory body, tide-driven. Bridge fights on outgoing, beach push on calm dawns.
Preferred water temp74–86°F
Peak monthsMay, Jun, Jul
Holds onpasses, beach, flats
In our regions
Northeast Florida — AtlanticCentral/Southeast Florida — AtlanticMiami & Keys — Atlantic sideSouthwest Florida — GulfFlorida Panhandle — GulfBig Bend — GulfBahamas — Bimini & Grand BahamaBahamas — Abaco & AndrosBahamas — Eleuthera, Exuma & Cat IslandNorth Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)South Carolina CoastGeorgia CoastAlabama GulfMississippi GulfLouisiana GulfTexas Gulf
Regulations
⚠️ BETA: best-effort current as of May 31, 2026. Confirm with the linked FWC / NOAA source before keeping a fish.
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