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Wreckfish

Polyprion americanus

Deep-reef species (1300-2000 ft) targeted off SE Atlantic, especially the Charleston Bump/Blake Plateau (SC, GA, NC offshore). Specialized deep-drop fishery; SAFMC-managed.

In our regions

North Carolina (Outer Banks + Cape Lookout)

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

FEDERAL

Federal Atlantic (3–200 nm) — SAFMC

Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal

Bag limit: 1 / angler / day
Vessel limit: 1 total / vessel / day

SAFMC: Closed Sep 1 - Jun 30 2025-2026. Rec open Jul 1 - Aug 31. 1/person, 1/vessel. Descending device required.

SC_ATLANTIC

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

Currently CLOSED (seasonal)Seasonal

Bag limit: 1 / angler / day
Vessel limit: 1 total / vessel / day

Follows SAFMC. SC has the historic wreckfish fishery (Charleston Bump).

SC is the primary wreckfish state.