State lawmakers imposed new restrictions on the harvesting of flounder in South Carolina waters that go into effect on July 1st. At the same time, they also took the opportunity to increase a selection of saltwater fishing license fees in SC, the funds from some of which will be directed to a new flounder stocking program, SCDNR reported on Tuesday.
Most notable for South Carolina residents is an increase in the cost of an annual saltwater recreational fishing license – the first in two decades – from $10 to $15.
This brings South Carolina’s saltwater recreational license fees for residents in line with neighboring states (GA: $15; NC: $16).
Saltwater License Fees, Effective July 1
Resident – 14 Day $10
Resident – Annual $15
Resident – 3 Year $45
Nonresident – 1 Day $10
Nonresident – 7 Day $35
Nonresident – 14 Day No Longer Available
Nonresident – Annual $75
Nonresident – 3 Year No Longer Available
Charter Fishing Vessel License Fees, Effective July 1
Resident – Six or fewer passengers $275
Resident – 6 to 49 passengers $450
Resident – 50+ Passengers $650
Nonresident – Six or fewer passengers $550
Nonresident – 6 to 49 passengers $900
Nonresident – 50+ Passengers $1,300
It may cost a little bit more for a saltwater fishing license in SC, but there’s still no fishing like saltwater fishing in South Carolina.
