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May River

South Carolina, United States

4.9Β·319 catches

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Bonnethead shark

28 in Β· 5 lb

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Smooth hammerhead shark

34 in Β· 7 lb

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Smooth hammerhead shark

40 in Β· 10 lb 8 oz

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Bull shark

70 in Β· 85 lb

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Bonnethead shark

26 in Β· 4 lb

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Bonnethead shark

46 in Β· 12 lb

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General info

May River is a stream located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. It is most popular for fishing Red drum, Blacktip shark, and Bonnethead shark.

Location

32Β°12β€²45.6β€³N 80Β°50β€²37.3β€³W
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Fishing regulations at May River, 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.

Below you will see fishing regulations for catching species as of May 5, 2025. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.

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the May River is a stream located in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. Its coordinates are:
32Β°12β€²45.6β€³N 80Β°50β€²37.3β€³W
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