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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Fish fry, car wash and yard sale to benefit scholarship fund May 18
- Washington Lodge No. 340 PHA Masonic Order and Thomasena Chapter No. 206 O.E.S. will have a benefit yard sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 18, with a car wash for a minimum donation of $5, at McDowell’s Outdoor Equipment and Parts, 762 Anderson ...
- Anderson Independent-Mail
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- 5/15/2013 6:07:02 PM
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Study: Fish oil's work against heart attacks limited
- Eating fish is good for your heart, but taking fish oil capsules does not help people at high risk of heart problems who are already taking medicines to prevent them, a large study in Italy found. The work makes clearer who does and does not benefit from .
- Greenville News
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- 5/8/2013 11:23:08 PM
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Hanna fish fry May 14; Hank Parker is guest speaker
- The T.L. Hanna High School fishing team will host a fish fry on May 14, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the school’s mall area, with live music. Professional bass angler Hank Parker will be the guest speaker. Tickets are $20 each and include a fried fish ...
- Anderson Independent-Mail
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- 5/8/2013 7:48:23 PM
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Clemson grad out fishing for points
- The victory moved Cobb, a Greenwood native, up to fifth in the division’s point standings heading into the final event of the season. He also leads the division with $8,469 in winnings through four events. “It seems like every other ...
- Greenville News
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- 5/5/2013 9:43:30 AM
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Free kids fishing derby May 11
- The 25th annual derby will take place at the Calhoun Falls Bank Fishing Area, located on Highway 72 about one mile west of Calhoun Falls, S.C. The derby starts at 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Gates will open at 7 a.m. The event is free of charge and open ...
- Anderson Independent-Mail
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- 5/1/2013 8:11:00 PM
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- NEW YORK — The Cyndi Lauper-scored “Kinky Boots” has earned a leading 13 Tony Award nominations, with the British import “Matilda: The Musical” close behind with 12. Tom Hanks, making his Broadway debut, earned a...
- Aiken Standard
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- 4/29/2013 11:55:17 PM
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- A Beech Island man who allegedly shot his ex-wife earlier this month remained in custody at the Richmond County Detention Center in Georgia on Sunday following his arrest the previous evening. He was being held there pending an extradition hearing.
- Aiken Standard
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- 4/28/2013 11:56:28 PM
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MORRIS: Preaching the joy of fishing
- Recent shows from the first year were videotaped in Alaska, Minnesota, Tennessee, Louisiana and, of course, South Carolina. For the 64-year-old Wilson, the show means he can strike one more item off his lifelong bucket list. It is a list Wilson ...
- The State
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- 4/24/2013 4:05:47 AM
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Scientists decode DNA of `living fossil' fish
- NEW YORK — Scientists have decoded the DNA of a celebrated "living fossil" fish, giving them new insights into how today's mammals, amphibians, reptiles and birds evolved from a fish ancestor. Scientists used to think the African coelacanth ...
- The State
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- 4/17/2013 6:40:14 PM
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Officials warn of tainted fish in 2 North Carolina lakes
- CHARLOTTE, N.C. — North Carolina officials are warning people to limit how much fish they eat from Lake Norman and Mountain Island Lake because of contaminant levels. After finding mercury and PCBs, the North Carolina Department of Health and ...
- Anderson Independent-Mail
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- 4/10/2013 11:31:53 AM
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COLUMN: Pace worthy of fishing title
- I’ve never met Cliff Pace face-to-face, but when I interviewed the professional bass fisherman some years ago by phone, I got the distinct impression that he is a genuinely nice person and a humble guy. Then, when he won the 43rd world ...
- Greenville News
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- 4/7/2013 5:44:41 AM
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TVA checking sport fish this spring
- KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Valley Authority is conducting it annual sport fish survey. TVA began the count March 12 at Wilson Reservoir near Muscle Shoals, Ala. By May 9, the utility will examine the health and abundance of species such ...
- Anderson Independent-Mail
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- 3/20/2013 9:47:56 AM
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U.S. fish stocks rebound; two-thirds back from depletion
- Nearly two-thirds of once depleted U.S. fish stocks, including monkfish and sea scallops, are now thriving or bouncing back, a report today says. Of 44 fish stocks, 27 - or 64% - have been rebuilt or have met rebuilding targets because of 1996 federal ...
- Greenville News
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- 3/13/2013 1:52:28 PM
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Fish tweezers and 4 other weird things on the Jay Cutler wedding registry
- Following an engagement, a breakup, a baby, and a re-engagement via text message, it appears that Chicago Bears quarterback Jay Cutler and ex-reality star fiancee Kristin Cavallari have finally set a wedding date. Sleuths at DNAInfo.com have uncovered two
- Greenville News
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- 3/6/2013 10:14:41 PM
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Family fitness: Journey from fried foods to fish tacos
- Ashley Stewart of Montgomery, Ala., says for years her family's eating habits consisted of "eating whatever we wanted whenever we wanted to eat it." That included fast food, fried foods, doughnuts, sweets and other nutritional no-nos. "We're in Alabama ...
- Greenville News
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- 3/3/2013 11:58:28 PM
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Dennis J. Fish
- AIKEN, S.C. – Captain Dennis J. Fish (U.S. Navy retired), aged 77, passed away at his home in Aiken, South Carolina, on February 27th after a short illness. The cause of death was cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). Capt. Fish was born on ...
- Aiken Standard
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- 3/2/2013 5:37:16 AM
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Fishing's decline looms; will fish eaters notice?
- GLOUCESTER, Mass. — His city's best fishing days are long past it, but lifelong Gloucester resident Ron Gilson still sees what once was when he drives past what remains. There's the waterfront lot, littered with discarded fishing nets and ...
- Anderson Independent-Mail
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- 2/19/2013 2:08:25 AM
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Dolphin entangled in fishing line freed off Calif.
- SAN DIEGO — A dolphin that got entangled in a discarded fishing line has been freed after an hour-long rescue effort off San Diego. Lifeguards and SeaWorld animal specialists located the dolphin in the waters a mile off La Jolla Friday after a ...
- The State
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- 2/16/2013 4:56:36 AM
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Fish falling from sky at Nationals spring training
- An embarrassing dropped catch interrupted the Washington Nationals' spring training practice session in Viera, Fla. on Thursday. A large bird, flying low over center field, dropped a fish from its talons onto the playing surface. The incident apparently ..
- Greenville News
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- 2/15/2013 5:07:56 PM
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Study: Fish in drug-tainted water suffer reaction
- BOSTON — What happens to fish that swim in waters tainted by traces of drugs that people take? When it's an anti-anxiety drug, they become hyper, anti-social and aggressive, a study found. They even get the munchies. It may sound funny, but it ...
- Anderson Independent-Mail
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- 2/14/2013 7:53:46 PM
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Fish killed after pipe bursts in SF Bay Area
- SAN FRANCISCO — Dozens of fish, including rare steelhead, were killed after a drinking water pipe burst and sent thousands of gallons of chlorinated water rushing into a San Francisco Bay area creek. The city's Public Utilities Commission said it ...
- The State
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- 2/12/2013 9:00:34 PM
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US Fish and Wildlife boat sinks in Kodiak harbor
- ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Salvors on Friday attempted to raise a 63-foot U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service vessel that sank overnight while docked at a Kodiak harbor. The Arlluk, a federal research vessel that's used by two Alaska Peninsula wildlife refuges, was ..
- The State
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- 2/9/2013 1:51:38 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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