Southeast Channel

In SC state waters north of 032° 31.0 N latitude (Jeremy Inlet, Edisto Island), vessel limit is 6 cobia per vessel and there is no closed season. In SC state waters south of 032° 31.0 N latitude (Jeremy Inlet, Edisto Island), vessel limit is 3 cobia per vessel and the season is closed May 1 - May 31In South Carolina state waters may only be taken by rod & reel and gig.These regulations are for Federal Waters offshore of South Carolina. For more information, see South Carolina DNR.

NOAA Fisheries Update: Effective Immediately, No Recreational Red Snapper Fishing is Authorized Under the South Atlantic Exempted Fishing Permits - South Atlantic Red Snapper Fishing in Federal Waters Remains Closed. More information HERE. A descending device is required on board all vessels fishing for or possessing snapper and grouper species in federal waters of the South Atlantic. The descending device must be readily available for use and attached to at least 16 ounces of weight and at least 60 feet of line. Learn how to help more released fish survive and share what you're seeing on the water by visiting the Best Fishing Practices and SAFMC Release webpages. Federally Permitted Charter/Headboats:If a federally permitted vessel fishing in federal waters catches a species that is closed to harvest in federal waters, the vessel is not allowed to retain that fish.If a federally permitted vessel fishing in state waters catches a species that is closed to harvest in federal waters but open in state waters, the vessel is not allowed to retain that species.If a federally permitted vessel fishing in federal waters catches a species that is closed to harvest in state waters but open to harvest in federal waters, they may retain that fish if they do not stop to fish in state waters when returning to port. All gear must be stowed.Federally Permitted Charter/Headboats must have the following on board:The 2019 version of the NMFS document titled "Careful Release Protocols for Sea Turtle Release with Minimal Injury" (document may be electronic).NMFS sea turtle handling and release guidelines placardRequired release and handling gearsSee Snapper Grouper Sea Turtle and Smalltooth Sawfish Release Gear Requirements for more information. For more information on management of South Atlantic federal fisheries, please visit SAFMC or NOAA Fisheries. For commercial regulations, download Fish Rules Commercial App for iOS devices or Android devices.