South Carolina Fishing Regulations
Freshwater and saltwater fishing regulations by state.
Selected state: South Carolina · Updated: 2025-01-01
Regulations by State
General regulations for South Carolina. Many coastal zones and reservoirs have special rules — always confirm on the official source.
| Species | Minimum Size | Bag Limit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
Largemouth Bass | 14 inches | 5 | South Carolina Department of Natural Resources |
Crappie | 8 inches | 20 | South Carolina Department of Natural Resources |
Bream (Bluegill, Redear Sunfish) | No minimum size | 30 (within 40 game fish aggregate) | South Carolina Department of Natural Resources |
Catfish (Channel and Blue) | No minimum size | No limit (blue cat: max 25/day, only 2 over 32") | South Carolina Department of Natural Resources |
Striped Bass (Freshwater) | 26 inches | 3 | South Carolina Department of Natural Resources |
Flathead Catfish | No minimum size | No limit | South Carolina Department of Natural Resources |
White Bass | No minimum size | 10 (within 40 game fish aggregate) | South Carolina Department of Natural Resources |
Chain Pickerel | No minimum size | No limit | South Carolina Department of Natural Resources |
View official South Carolina freshwater regulations
Verify current limits and seasons on the official South Carolina Department of Natural Resources website.
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