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Types of Drum in South Carolina
Drum fishing spots in South Carolina
South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
Best baits and lures for Drum in South Carolina
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Biggest Drum catches
Latest Drum fishing reports in South Carolina
Red drum
Murrells Inlet (Including Main Creek)
31 in · 11 lb
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Regulations for Drum in South Carolina
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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 Red drum as of July 17th, 2026. To view regulations for a different fish species, please click on your preferred species in the drop-down.
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Bag limit
Vessel limit
Min size
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Additional information
May only be taken by rod and reel and gig.
Cannot be harvested by gig in January, February, or December.
May not be harvested from federal waters. When using a 4/0 or larger hook and natural bait, hook must be an inline circle hook. There are no restrictions on hooks smaller than 4/0 and when using artificial lures.
Edibility
Synonyms
Channel Bass, Redfish, Sciaenops ocellatus, Spottail Bass
Regulations for
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FAQ
🎣 What Drum species can you catch in South Carolina?
These species can be found in many lakes, coastal waters, rivers and streams throughout the area. If you are targeting a specific species, you can use the to filter catches by species and see where anglers are catching them and which baits they are using.
📍 Where are the best places to catch Drum in South Carolina?
The allows anglers to see exact catch locations shared by other members, helping you discover productive fishing spots where Drum have recently been caught.