South Carolina Fishing Regulations
Are you familiar with the fishing regulation in South Carolina?
It is never a bad idea to check it again before your next outing.
South Carolina Fishing License
Purchasing a fishing license you are helping to preserve the environment and also ensure that future generations can enjoy fishing as you are.
Among other things, your fishing license fees support fisheries and hatcheries management, education programs about fishing and conservation, protection of endangered species.
Here it is where you can get your fishing license.
Links to South Carolina Government Agencies
Here are a few websites of South Carolina's agencies involved in regulation and conservation.
South Carolina Fishing News
Check out what is the latest fishing buzz in South Carolina.
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Weather to grow cooler toward weekend
- ANDERSON — Don’t put away the winter clothes quite yet. While above-average temperatures will continue for the next few days, another round of chilly weather is set to arrive this weekend. The high will climb to near 60 degrees under sunny ...
- Anderson Independent-Mail
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- 2/6/2012 7:10:09 PM
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Experts debate prostate cancer test
- I can’t see walking around with it in me, so I got it done,” says Cohen, who is now 61 and enjoying days of fishing, seeing family and ... according to Medical University of South Carolina urologist Dr. Stephen Savage, is that not all ...
- The Post and Courier
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- 2/6/2012 3:06:46 PM
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'My favorite week in Charleston'
- But there are others, including three premium Friday night outings: the Ducks Unlimited/Southeastern Wildlife Exposition Oyster Roast, the semi-formal South Carolina Waterfowl Association’s Sportsman’s Ball and the Duck Shuck Oyster Roast.
- The Post and Courier
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- 2/6/2012 11:32:01 AM
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gsSCENE hosts Grand Stand's largest oyster roast
- a popular four-piece band with a dedicated fan base along the East coast and within South Carolina. The fourth annual Shuckin’ on the Strand Oyster Roast is presented by gsSCENE and FSA-Full Steam Ahead and sponsored by the Hot Fish Club ...
- SCNow
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- 2/6/2012 9:08:52 AM
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Nurse had passion for fishing, helping
- Fishing was a lifelong passion for Mary Ellen Neal Harrelson. She learned the Lowcountry pastime from her father, Peter Jehue Neal, while growing up in Summerville. And she shared her love of fishing with her daughter, Ellen DePatie, one of her ...
- The Post and Courier
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- 2/5/2012 8:51:33 PM
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Diverted Georgia funds benefit Perdue projects
- The report said another $375,000 was diverted to finish the Go Fish Education Center near Perdue's hometown of Bonaire. In all, the audit found state officials diverted about $185 million in bond money to other projects over the past 10 years.
- Anderson Independent-Mail
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- 2/5/2012 1:20:35 PM
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Debt crisis negotiator comes home to Spartanburg
- One of Charles Dallara's memories from boyhood is of catching fish in the pond at Cleveland Park near ... He attended the University of South Carolina on a Naval ROTC scholarship and studied economics. After earning his undergraduate degree ...
- Anderson Independent-Mail
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- 2/5/2012 11:18:54 AM
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COLUMN: Learn how to achieve desired S.C. landscape
- This free interactive series, based on the Carolina Yards & Neighborhoods program, is designed to assist homeowners in achieving their desired landscape while saving time and money and protecting South Carolina’s Natural Resources. The three ...
- SCNow
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- 2/5/2012 3:12:08 AM
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Community calendar: Support group for those with cancer
- Program: “Extinct Birds in South Carolina.” Hostess: Lori Spradlin ... of Trout Unlimited's ninth annual Rivercourse Coldwater Conservation and Fly Fishing Youth Camp. The camp is scheduled for June 17-22 at Lake Logan Center near Canton ...
- Spartanburg Herald-Journal
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- 2/5/2012 12:06:01 AM
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Debt crisis negotiator comes home
- One of Charles Dallara's memories from boyhood is of catching fish in the pond at Cleveland Park near ... He attended the University of South Carolina on a Naval ROTC scholarship and studied economics. After earning his undergraduate degree ...
- Spartanburg Herald-Journal
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- 2/4/2012 11:51:42 PM
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Debt crisis negotiator comes home to Spartanburg
- One of Charles Dallara's memories from boyhood is of catching fish in the pond at Cleveland Park near ... He attended the University of South Carolina on a Naval ROTC scholarship and studied economics. After earning his undergraduate degree ...
- Spartanburg Herald-Journal
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- 2/4/2012 11:44:32 PM
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DHEC's incompetent exercise
- That's refreshing. The fact that lawmakers are in 100 percent agreement is proof that something smells here -- and it ain't dead fish. Incompetence in action House Speaker Bobby Harrell is proud of his troops on this one, as he should be.
- The Post and Courier
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- 2/4/2012 9:28:32 PM
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Anderson County Council to hear about grant option for spec building
- he said. He said having a spec building that sits empty for a while is the economic equivalent of being a fisherman who goes to a particular spot several times just to put bait in the water to attract larger fish. “That’s called chumming ...
- Anderson Independent-Mail
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- 2/4/2012 5:03:41 PM
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For-profit fishing limited on reefs
- I don't feel any recreational reef should be allowed to have fish harvested for sale. Period." Enforcement remains a problem. State wildlife officers are the only patrolling presence offshore enforcing fishing laws; the patrols are paid for by ...
- The Post and Courier
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- 2/3/2012 9:08:15 PM
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Europe tries to shield homeless from deep freeze
- The airport was closed due to heavy snow. In northern Serbia, hundreds of tons of fish in the Ecka lakes were in danger because the water was icing over. Dozens of people have been working nonstop to break the ice, using hammers and all kinds of tools ...
- Aiken Standard
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- 2/3/2012 8:46:46 PM
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Fort Mill High students vow to 'W8 2 TXT'
- "It's an issue that's been growing in South Carolina and the nation," Highway Patrol Lance ... Marriah swerved, nearly hitting a car, then fish-tailed. Her sport utility vehicle flipped six or seven times, she said. Marriah was critically ...
- Rock Hill Herald
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- 2/3/2012 8:39:37 PM
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Groups sue over Savannah River dredging project
- The suit relies on a little-used provision in South Carolina law, clarified in a major state Supreme ... Also, environmentalists say rare fish, such as the Atlantic sturgeon and shortnose sturgeon, could suffer from the dredging.
- Rock Hill Herald
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- 2/3/2012 8:39:37 PM
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Jackson Pond litter hazardous to wildlife
- "and I've had to pull fishing line off their feet more than once." Koon contended those who come down to fish often aren't careful about getting their trash, particularly fishing line that has been caught in trees around the pond. "And no one takes care of
- Aiken Standard
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- 2/3/2012 5:12:01 PM
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Most celebrities polled choose Patriots to win Super Bowl XLVI
- Eli is in Brady's head and the Giants will play with nothing to lose. There will be another crazy finish! MARDY FISH, tennis star: New England, 30-21. Brady! NEAL MCDONOUGH, actor: New England, 34-21. I think Tom Brady really wants so badly to ...
- Anderson Independent-Mail
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- 2/3/2012 4:07:36 PM
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Feds Seek Offshore Wind Developers in Mass. Area
- But they soon heard from fishermen who complained it encroached on their fishing grounds, as well as areas that had long been shut to them to protect various species. It didn't seem right to shut fishermen out of an area for years, then allow ...
- WCBD
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- 2/3/2012 2:34:32 PM
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A look at South Carolina's many license plates
- COLUMBIA, S.C. — A new South Carolina license plate advocating equality for gay residents will be available Monday at Department of Motor Vehicles offices statewide. A look at the state's many license plates. - 5.62 million vehicles bear the ...
- The State
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- 2/3/2012 1:01:29 PM
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Youth coon hunt to be held in Ridgeville on Saturday, Feb. 4
- The Ridgeville youth coon hunt is part of a series of nine youth coon hunts being held around South Carolina through February, sponsored by the S.C. Department of Natural Resources and the S.C. Coon Hunters Association. For more information on ...
- Times and Democrat
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- 2/3/2012 12:11:22 PM
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Palmetto Sportsmen's Classic March 23-25
- BASS TUB: Come see a 5,500-gallon aquarium stocked with largemouth bass, featuring fishing seminars and casting demonstrations by Keith Johnson. Roark's Reptile Safari: Roark Ferguson will have South Carolina native amphibians and reptiles on ...
- Times and Democrat
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- 2/3/2012 11:57:03 AM
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South Carolina's week of legislative action
- COLUMBIA, S.C. — The fourth week of the legislative session: PORT EXPANSION: A measure suspending the authority of South Carolina's environmental agency to make dredging decisions for the Savannah River received another unanimous vote ...
- The State
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- 2/3/2012 11:35:35 AM
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Reef catch restricted for commercial boats
- Commercial spear fishing was stripping clean artificial reefs that were ... recreational bag limits the commercial harvest and possession of sought-after fish on more than 50 artificial reefs offshore. One of the anglers who initially complained ...
- The Post and Courier
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- 2/3/2012 9:55:22 AM
South Carolina Guides/Outfitters
Want to learn a new fishing technique or need some help for you next outing? Check out one of the guide/outfitter services listed below.
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South Carolina Fishing Clubs
Want to join an interest group near you?
Look up the following list of fishing clubs in South Carolina.
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