

Saltwater Recreational Fishing License required. Recreational fisherman may not use more than ten bush or pole lines with single hooks or baits. Saltwater Fishing Methods & Devicesįor information on how to purchase a Saltwater Recreational Fishing License see Licenses Recreational Hunting & Fishing. To learn about the projects and programs that re ceived support from the Saltwater Recreational Fishing License Program this fiscal year, visit. įor federal fishery limits and regulations, contact: South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, 4055 Faber Place Drive, Suite 201, North Charleston, SC 29405, 84, For more information on equipment licenses call 84. The affidavit MUST be completed, notarized and returned with the application.įor more information, contact: SCDNR Licensing, P.O. Code Section 8-29-10, applicants for a commercial license or permit are required to complete an affidavit entitled “Verification of Lawful Presence in the United States” certifying that the applicant is lawfully in the United States. Regulations concerning commercial saltwater fishing are provided with commercial licenses and are available through the Marine Resources Division at the address below.Īs required by S.C. To qualify for a resident commercial saltwater fishing license, one must have been a resident of this state for the past 365 consecutive days and furnish proof to SCDNR at the time of application. Applications for Public Fishing Pier and Charter Vessel Licenses are available from the SCDNR office in Charleston.Īny person engaged in selling any fish or fishery product, including bait harvested in SC state waters, must first obtain the appropriate license.


Individuals (age 16 and older) harvesting marine resources, including finfish, oysters, clams, shrimp and crab must purchase an annual, temporary or 3 Year Saltwater Recreational Fishing License - unless fishing on a licensed public fishing pier fishing on a licensed charter/headboat vessel while under hire using 3 or fewer drop nets, 3 or fewer fold up traps, or 3 or fewer handlines with no hooks and a single bait per line (chicken necking) or shrimp baiting (which requires a shrimp baiting license).įishing piers and chartered vessels charging a fee for fishing must purchase an annual Public Fishing Pier or Charter/Headboat Vessel license, respectively.

The following laws pertain to recreational saltwater fishing, shrimping, crabbing and shellfishing.
