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Sailfish
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Additional Information
Regulation Boundary:
SC State WatersEdibility:
Fair, but may contain high levels of mercury.
Synonyms:
Atlantic sailfishIstiophorus albicansMay only be taken by rod and reel.
Billfish to be released may not be removed from the water.
Federal Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Permit required to possess in state waters.
Recreationally caught fish may not be sold.
All recreationally caught Atlantic billfish landed must be reported to NMFS within 24 hours of landing at the dock by calling 1-800-894-5528 or online at hmspermits.noaa.gov.
Billfish to be released may not be removed from the water.
Federal Highly Migratory Species (HMS) Permit required to possess in state waters.
Recreationally caught fish may not be sold.
All recreationally caught Atlantic billfish landed must be reported to NMFS within 24 hours of landing at the dock by calling 1-800-894-5528 or online at hmspermits.noaa.gov.
OpenSeasons
63"Min Size
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