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South Carolina State Record Fish

As published by dnr.sc.gov, checked Sep 17, 2026. 113 records. South Carolina fishing tournaments

South Carolina state fish: Striped bass (saltwater). Records kept by South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (agency website ↗).

Freshwater Records

SpeciesRecordYearWaterCountySource
American ShadAlso listed as Shad 7 lb 0 oz#9 of 22 states 1985 Santee River — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Black Crappie 5 lb 0 oz#2 of 34 states 1957 Lake Moultrie — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blue Catfish 113.8 lb#11 of 25 states 2017 Lake Moultrie — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bluegill 3 lb 4 oz#10 of 40 states 1973 Lancaster Co. Lancaster Co. dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bowfin (bowfishing record) 15 lb 7 oz#12 of 27 states 1994 Santee Cooper — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Brook Trout 4 lb 10 oz#29 of 33 states 2010 Chattooga below Burrellâs Ford — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Brown Trout 17 lb 9.5 oz#27 of 36 states 1987 Lake Jocassee — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bullhead 6 lb 6.3 oz#4 of 30 states as Brown Bullhead 2009 Broad River — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Chain Pickerel 6 lb 4 oz#18 of 25 states 1981 Chessey Creek — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Channel Catfish 58 lb 0 oz#1 of 40 states 1964 Lake Moultrie — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Common CarpAlso listed as Carp (bowfishing record) 58 lb 0 oz#3 of 37 states 2000 Lake Murray — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Flathead Catfish 84 lb 9.6 oz#7 of 31 states 2018 Cooper River — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Flier SunfishAlso listed as Flier 1 lb 4 oz#3 of 8 states 1977 Hemingway — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Hybrid Striped Bass 20 lb 6 oz#11 of 26 states 1978 Savannah River — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Largemouth Bass 16 lb 2 oz#10 of 43 states 1949 Lake Marion — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Longnose Gar (bowfishing record) 28 lb 8 oz#11 of 25 states 2015 Lake Moultrie — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
MuskellungeAlso listed as Musky 22-8, 42 1/4in#20 of 22 states 2004 Broad River — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Pumpkinseed SunfishAlso listed as Pumpkinseed 2 lb 4 oz#1 of 22 states 1997 North Saluda River — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Rainbow Trout 11 lb 5 oz#36 of 39 states 1993 Lake Jocassee — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Redbreast Sunfish 2 lb 0 oz#3 of 7 states 1975 Lumber River — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Redear Sunfish 5 lb 7.5 oz#2 of 25 states 1998 Diversion Canal — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Redeye Bass 5 lb 2.5 oz#2 of 6 states 2001 Lake Jocassee — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Redfin Pickerel 1 lb 8.8 oz#4 of 8 states 1983 Bluff Lake — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Sauger 4 lb 7 oz#20 of 25 states 1985 Lake Thurmond — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Smallmouth Bass 9 lb 7 oz#8 of 40 states 2001 Lake Jocassee — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spotted Bass 8 lb 5 oz#3 of 22 states 2001 Lake Jocassee — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Walleye 10 lb 0 oz#34 of 37 states 1994 Lake Russell — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Warmouth 2 lb 2.5 oz#2 of 20 states 1973 Clarendon Co. Clarendon Co. dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White Bass 5 lb 4.8 oz#11 of 31 states 2006 Lake Murray — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White Crappie 5 lb 1 oz#2 of 28 states 1949 Lake Murray — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White Perch 1 lb 15.84 oz#15 of 18 states 2016 Lake Marion — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellow Bass 3 lb 4 oz#2 of 15 states 1979 Lake Keowee — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026

Saltwater Records

SpeciesRecordYearWaterCountySource
African PompanoAlso listed as Pompano 44 lb 3 oz#2 of 7 states 2011 Hilton Head Island — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Albacore TunaAlso listed as Albacore 37 lb 4 oz#9 of 9 states 1976 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Atlantic BonitoAlso listed as Bonito 7 lb 11 oz#8 of 9 states 1993 Little River — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Atlantic Croaker 4 lb 9 oz#11 of 11 states 1979 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Atlantic Sharpnose Shark 13 lb 5 oz 2009 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Atlantic SpadefishAlso listed as Spadefish 14 lb 2 oz#1 of 9 states 2005 Beaufort — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Atlantic Tripletail 33 lb 8 oz#7 of 9 states 2005 Hilton Head — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bigeye Thresher SharkAlso listed as Thresher Shark 406 lb 0 oz#10 of 12 states 1978 Edisto Island — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Black Drum 89 lb 0 oz#6 of 12 states 1978 Port Royal — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Black Sea Bass 8 lb 3 oz#6 of 14 states 1995 Fripp Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blackfin Tuna 40 lb 6 oz#5 of 9 states 2005 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blacktip Shark 163 lb 14 oz#3 of 6 states 2009 Hilton Head — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blue Marlin 881 lb 13 oz#10 of 15 states 2005 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bluefin Tuna 396 lb 14 oz#15 of 16 states 2006 Hilton Head Island — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bluefish 21 lb 0 oz#11 of 17 states 1975 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Blueline Tilefish 14 lb 6 oz#5 of 7 states 1982 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bonnethead Shark 27 lb 11 oz 2005 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Bull Shark 477 lb 12 oz#4 of 6 states 1985 Stono Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Cobia 92 lb 10 oz#8 of 11 states 2009 Hilton Head Island — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Cubera Snapper 118 lb 0 oz#3 of 7 states 2007 Mt. Pleasant — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Dusky Shark 466 lb 12 oz#6 of 7 states 1981 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
False AlbacoreAlso listed as Little Tunny 29 lb 7 oz#3 of 15 states 1975 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Florida Pompano 8 lb 12 oz#1 of 8 states 1975 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Gag Grouper 54 lb 4 oz#6 of 8 states 2018 Isle of Palms Marina — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Golden TilefishAlso listed as Tilefish 28 lb 3.2 oz#8 of 9 states 2020 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Great Barracuda 65 lb 0 oz#3 of 9 states 1948 Georgetown — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Greater AmberjackAlso listed as Amberjack 129 lb 0 oz#5 of 9 states 2024 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Gulf Flounder 6 lb 4.8 oz 2021 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Hammerhead Shark 588 lb 3 oz#5 of 8 states 1989 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Hogfish 21 lb 15 oz 2011 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Houndfish 9 lb 4 oz 1974 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Jack Crevalle 40 lb 1 oz#7 of 8 states 1993 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Jolthead PorgyAlso listed as Porgy 18 lb 4 oz#1 of 9 states 1984 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
King Mackerel 62 lb 0 oz#9 of 13 states 1976 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Ladyfish 5 lb 14 oz#3 of 7 states 1994 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Lemon Shark 380 lb 0 oz#4 of 7 states 2010 Hilton Head — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Lionfish 2 lb 11 oz 2024 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Longbill Spearfish 53 lb 0 oz#5 of 7 states 1986 Mt. Pleasant — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Mahi Mahi 77 lb 8 oz#3 of 14 states 2008 Seabrook Island — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Mangrove SnapperAlso listed as Gray Snapper 13 lb 15 oz#7 of 8 states 2023 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Mutton Snapper 26 lb 0 oz#2 of 8 states 2002 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Queen Triggerfish 10 lb 7 oz#2 of 5 states 2025 Edisto — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Rainbow Runner 16 lb 15 oz#8 of 8 states 2024 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Red Drum 75 lb 0 oz#2 of 11 states 1965 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Red Grouper 33 lb 13 oz#4 of 6 states 2022 Little River — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Red Porgy 10 lb 8 oz 1985 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Red Snapper 37 lb 8 oz#7 of 8 states 1964 Little River — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Sailfish 75 lb 0 oz#6 of 9 states 1968 Georgetown — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Sand Tiger Shark 350 lb 2 oz 1993 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Sandbar Shark 199 lb 4 oz#2 of 5 states 1984 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Scamp GrouperAlso listed as Scamp 28 lb 8.3 oz#6 of 8 states 2018 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Sheepshead 16 lb 6 oz#30 of 32 states as Freshwater Drum 2008 Mt. Pleasant — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Shortfin Mako SharkAlso listed as Mako Shark 391 lb 15 oz#17 of 17 states 2002 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Silky Shark 248 lb 0 oz 1981 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Skipjack Tuna 28 lb 0.8 oz#7 of 9 states 2020 Sullivan's Island — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Snowy Grouper 36 lb 8 oz#5 of 6 states 2022 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Southern Flounder 17 lb 9.6 oz#4 of 9 states 2003 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Southern KingfishAlso listed as Whiting 2 lb 12 oz#4 of 7 states 1976 Georgetown — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spanish Mackerel 11 lb 0 oz#4 of 12 states 1983 Myrtle Beach — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Speckled Hind 45 lb 0 oz#2 of 6 states 1973 Little River — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spinner Shark 173 lb 5 oz#3 of 6 states 2021 Edisto — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spot CroakerAlso listed as Spot 1 lb 4 oz#3 of 5 states 2001 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Spotted Seatrout 11 lb 13 oz#6 of 10 states 1976 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Striped Bass 46 lb 13 oz#26 of 35 states 1993 Combahee River — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Summer FlounderAlso listed as Fluke 3 lb 8 oz 1982 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Swordfish 500 lb 0 oz#8 of 15 states 1978 Georgetown — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Tarpon 154 lb 10 oz#8 of 8 states 1987 Hilton Head — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Tautog 6 lb 5 oz 2021 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Tiger Shark 1780 lb 0 oz#1 of 11 states 1964 Cherry Grove — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Triggerfish (Gray)Also listed as Gray Triggerfish 13 lb 9 oz#1 of 14 states as Triggerfish 1989 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Vermilion Snapper 6 lb 10 oz#4 of 8 states 1975 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Wahoo 130 lb 5 oz#6 of 13 states 1998 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Warsaw Grouper 310 lb 0 oz#4 of 8 states 1976 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Weakfish 11 lb 13 oz#8 of 9 states 1981 Parris Island — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White GruntAlso listed as Grunt 5 lb 10 oz 2015 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White Margate 18 lb 8 oz 1971 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
White Marlin 108 lb 0 oz#11 of 14 states 1981 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellowedge Grouper 21 lb 5 oz#5 of 5 states 2021 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellowfin Tuna 241 lb 12 oz#6 of 13 states 1979 Charleston — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellowmouth Grouper 22 lb 8 oz#4 of 5 states 2001 Murrells Inlet — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026
Yellowtail Snapper 10 lb 8 oz#1 of 8 states 2017 Tolers Cove Marina — dnr.sc.gov ↗Checked Sep 17, 2026

Weights and lengths are shown as each list gives them, with units spelled out. Record holders' names are on the linked lists. Where one list shows the same fish under two names, it appears once with both names. Waters that have a page in this directory are linked. A rank such as "#3 of 46 states" places a record among the states' records for that species by weight; it is shown only where the record matches the national ranking exactly.

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