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Big fish and fishing news from the Grand Strand

Tournament results, state records, and the rule changes that matter to Grand Strand anglers. We only publish items we can source to an official agency, a tournament's own results, or a published report, and we link that source on every story.

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A red snapper lying on a wooden dockRegulation Red snapper 2026: a three-day federal season and South Carolina's permit daysOctober 22, 2026 · South Atlantic federal waters off South Carolina. The 2026 South Atlantic red snapper season ran October 9 to 11 with a one-fish limit; South Carolina permit holders fished through October 22. What comes next. An angler holding up a large king mackerelTournament result Rumble in the Jungle 2026: a 41.80-pound king mackerel tops the unofficial leaderboardOctober 18, 2026 · Little River, SC. Unofficial 2026 Rumble in the Jungle King Mackerel Tournament leaderboard from Little River: Never Ready on top with a 41.80-pound king mackerel. An Atlantic blue marlin leaping out of the water with its bill in the airTournament result Claytime wins the 2026 Governor's Cup Billfishing Series; Georgetown Blue Marlin set for May 2027October 15, 2026 · South Carolina; Georgetown, SC. Claytime won South Carolina's 2026 Governor's Cup Billfishing Series with 8,675 points. The 2027 Georgetown Blue Marlin Tournament is set for May 26 to 29. An oyster reef exposed at mid-tide in South CarolinaSeason South Carolina's recreational oyster and clam season is open through May 15, 2027September 25, 2026 · South Carolina coast, including Murrells Inlet and North Inlet. South Carolina's 2026-27 recreational oyster and clam season opened October 1 and runs through May 15, 2027. Limits, license, and where to check closures. A red drum with the black spot near its tailRegulation South Carolina changed its red drum rules on July 1, 2026July 1, 2026 · South Carolina. South Carolina's red drum slot limit, boat limit, and circle-hook rules changed on July 1, 2026 under Act 231 (S.961). What changed and where to check.

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