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Fishing regulations at Lighthouse Inlet, SC
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Fishing regulations in South Carolina can change throughout the year. Make sure to check this page before fishing for the most up to date rules and regulations for the current season. Local regulations govern when you can fish, the max size of the fish you can keep, how many fish you can keep, and more.
Regulations for top species
Red drum
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
No person shall harvest any individual fish greater than the maximum size except as permitted.
The maximum number of individual fish legally possessed aboard any vessel.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Cannot be harvested by gig in January, February, or December.
May not be harvested from federal waters.
Black sea bass
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
SC Snapper Grouper
When fishing for or possessing snapper grouper species in South Carolina state or federal waters, the following regulations apply: (1) Use of a dehooking tool is required. (2) Use of non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hooks is required when using hook-and-line gear with natural baits. (3) A descending device is required on board all vessels and must be readily available for use (attached to at least 16 ounces of weight and at least 60 feet of line).
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Spotted seatrout
The maximum number of individual fish legally harvested per harvester per day. Bag limits are only for properly licensed anglers actively harvesting the species. People who are not actively harvesting or are not properly licensed (if a license is required) may NOT be counted for the purpose of bag limits.
No person shall harvest any individual fish less than the minimum size limit.
Total length means the straight line distance from the most forward point of the head with the mouth closed, to the farthest tip of the tail with the tail compressed or squeezed, while the fish is lying on its side.
Cannot be harvested by gig in January, February, or December.
FAQ about Lighthouse Inlet fishing
- Red drum - 19 members reported to have caught this fish
- Black sea bass - 12 members reported to have caught this fish
- Spotted seatrout - 8 members reported to have caught this fish
- @isaac-shoptaw reported a nice Black sea bass.
- @isaac-shoptaw reported a nice Silver perch.
- @isaac-shoptaw reported a nice Black sea bass.
- @Levi_woody reported a nice Red drum.
- @ej-phillips reported a nice Spot croaker.
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