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SC Code § 50-13-350 to 50-13-370 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-350 to 50-13-370. Omitted by 2012 Act No. 113, Section 1, eff July 1, 2012.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 50-13-350 was entitled "Unlawful to fish or trespass in private artificial ponds used to breed fish or oysters" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 28-601; 1952 Code Section 28-601; 1942 Code Section 1771-1; 1932 Code Section 1811; Cr. C. '22 Section 781; Cr. C. '12 Section 764; Cr. C. '02 Section 534; G. S. 1680; R. S. 414; 1872 (15) 161; 1993 Act No. 184, Section 246; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263.  Former Section 50-13-370 was entitled "Fishing restrictions not applicable to United States Commissioner of Fish and Wildlife and agents" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 28-602; 1952 Code Section 28-602; 1942 Code Section 1776; 1932 Code Sections 3424, 3425; Civ. C. '22 Sections 1040, 1041; 1917 (30) 192; 1931 (37) 328; 1952 (47) 2179; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263.
SC Code § 50-13-385 to 50-13-400 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-385 to 50-13-400. Omitted by 2012 Act No. 113, Section 1, eff July 1, 2012; repealed by 2012 Act No. 114, Section 8, eff July 1, 2012.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 50-13-385 was entitled "Minimum size for large mouth bass in Lake Wylie; penalties" and was derived from 2001 Act No. 3, Section 1; 2008 Act No. 286, Section 6; 2010 Act No. 144, Section 2.  Former Section 50-13-390 was entitled "Daily limit on Arkansas blue catfish" and was derived from 2007 Act No. 2, Section 1; 2010 Act No. 140, Section 2.  Former Section 50-13-400 was entitled "Lake Murray crappie creel and size limits" and was derived from 2009 Act No. 47, Section 2.
SC Code § 50-13-510 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-510. Unlawful taking of freshwater mussels.

 It is unlawful to take freshwater mussels (Bivalvia) without a permit from the department. A person violating this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than one hundred nor more than five hundred dollars. Provided, Asian clams (Corbicula spp.) may be taken without permit.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 114, Section 3, eff July 1, 2012.
SC Code § 50-13-520 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-520. Unlawful taking of saltwater crabs.

 Except as allowed by the department, it is unlawful to take saltwater crabs in the freshwaters of this State.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 114, Section 3, eff July 1, 2012.
SC Code § 50-13-580 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-580. Omitted by 2012 Act No. 114, Section 2, eff July 1, 2012.

 Editor's Note  Former Section 50-13-580 was entitled "Game fish caught with nets or similar devices must be returned to water" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 28-639; 1952 Code Section 28-639; 1942 Code Sections 1770-3, 1770-6; 1932 Code Sections 1797, 1808; Cr. C. '22 Sections 771, 778; Cr. C. '12 Sections 756, 761; 1910 (26) 576; 1911 (27) 126; 1988 Act No. 477, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263.
SC Code § 50-13-610 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-610. Application of article.

 The provisions of this article apply to the use of nongame fishing devices and the taking of nongame fish in the freshwaters of this State except herring and American shad.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 170, Section 1; 1982 Act No. 461, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 1976 Code Section 50-13-1110; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 4, eff July 1, 2012.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws: Former Section 50-13-610 was entitled "Lawful taking of fish in Game Zone No. 1" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 28-614; 1952 Code Section 28-614; 1942 Code Section 1789-7; 1938 (40) 1657; 1939 (41) 318; 1941 (42) 225; 1952 (47) 2179; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; repealed by 2012 Act No. 113, Section 4.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment renumbered and rewrote this section.
SC Code § 50-13-615 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-615. Nongame fishing devices and methods which may be used for taking nongame fish in freshwaters.

 The following are the only lawful nongame fishing devices and methods that may be used for taking nongame fish in the freshwaters of this State and only in those waters in which these devices and methods are authorized:  (1) archery equipment;  (2) cast net;  (3) crayfish trap;  (4) eel pot;  (5) elver fyke net;  (6) gig;  (7) gill net;  (8) hand grabbing;  (9) hoop net;  (10) jug fishing device;  (11) minnow seine;  (12) minnow trap;  (13) pump net;  (14) seine;  (15) set hook;  (16) skimbow net;  (17) spear;  (18) trap;  (19) trotline.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 170, Section 1; 1982 Act No. 461, Sections 2, 3; 1984 Act No. 367, Section 2; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 1976 Code Section 50-13-1115; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 4, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment renumbered and rewrote the section.
SC Code § 50-13-620 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-620. Floating markers for certain fishing devices; tags; penalty.

 (A) A trotline, trap, eel pot, gill net, and hoop net must be marked with a white floating marker not less than a capacity of one quart and not more than a capacity of one gallon and must be made of solid, buoyant material that does not sink if punctured or cracked. A floating marker must be constructed of plastic, PVC spongex, plastic foam, or cork. A hollow buoy or float, including plastic, metal, or glass bottles or jugs, must not be used, except that a manufactured buoy or float specifically designed for use with nongame fishing devices may be hollow if constructed of heavy duty plastic material and approved by the department. The owner's name and department customer identification number must be legible on each of the white floating markers. Both commercial and recreational fishermen shall comply with provisions of this title pertaining to the marking and use of a nongame fishing device. A trotline must be marked on both ends. A commercial trotline must be marked at intervals of every fifty hooks. A commercial trotline which uses fifty or fewer hooks must be marked at intervals of twenty-five hooks. A recreational trotline must be marked at intervals of every twenty-five hooks. Each interval float must be "International Orange" in color.  (B) A tag issued for a nongame device must be attached to the device at all times. A permit and tag receipt must be kept on the person to whom issued while possessing or using a nongame fishing device.  (C) Each set hook must have an identification tag attached to it bearing the owner's name and department customer identification number.  (D) A device or part of it improperly marked, tagged, or identified is in violation and is contraband.  (E) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, is punishable as prescribed in this chapter.  HISTORY: 1988 Act No. 477, Section 2; 1992 Act No. 316, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 1976 Code Section 50-13-1116; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 4, eff July 1, 2012; 2013 Act No. 6, Section 8, eff March 22, 2013.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws: Former Section 50-13-620 was entitled "Penalties applicable to violations in Game Zone No. 1" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 28-615; 1952 Code Section 28-615; 1942 Code Section 1789-9; 1938 (40) 1657; 1952 (47) 2179; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; repealed by 2012 Act No. 113, Section 4.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment renumbered and rewrote the section.  The 2013 amendment rewrote subsection (A).
SC Code § 50-13-625 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-625. Taking nongame fish with lawful devices.

 Nongame fish may be taken with any lawful game fishing device. A fisherman only may use four game fishing devices. A fisherman fishing from a boat may use an unlimited number of game fishing devices if all persons in the boat sixteen years and older have valid fishing licenses.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 114, Section 4, eff July 1, 2012; 2013 Act No. 6, Section 9, eff March 22, 2013.  Effect of Amendment  The 2013 amendment substituted "in the boat sixteen years and older" for "in the boat older than sixteen years" in the third sentence.
SC Code § 50-13-630 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-630. Fishing devices prohibited from being used, placed, set, or fished constituting hazard to boating or public safety.

 A fishing device authorized by this article must not be used, placed, set, or fished so as to constitute a hazard to boating or public safety.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 170, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 1976 Code Section 50-13-1125; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 4, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment renumbered and rewrote this section.
SC Code § 50-13-635 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-635. Permissible fishing devices and methods for recreational fisherman of nongame fish.

 A recreational fisherman may use the following fishing devices and methods for taking nongame fish but only in those waters in which the type and quantity are allowed:  (1) archery equipment;  (2) cast net;  (3) not more than five crayfish traps;  (4) not more than two eel pots;  (5) gig;  (6) one gill net not more than one hundred yards in length or not more than three gill nets, none of which exceeds thirty yards in length;  (7) hand grabbing;  (8) not more than one hoop net;  (9) not more than fifty jugs;  (10) minnow seine;  (11) not more than five minnow traps;  (12) not more than one pump net;  (13) not more than one seine;  (14) not more than fifty set hooks;  (15) not more than one skimbow net;  (16) spear;  (17) not more than two traps;  (18) not more than one trotline with fifty hooks maximum;  (19) any lawful game fishing device.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 114, Section 4, eff July 1, 2012; 2013 Act No. 6, Section 10, eff March 22, 2013.  Effect of Amendment  The 2013 amendment substituted "not more than" for "three to".
SC Code § 50-13-640 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-640. Possession of blue catfish.

 (A) It is unlawful to possess more than two blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) greater than thirty-two inches in length in any one day in Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie, or the upper reach of the Santee River, the Congaree and Wateree rivers, and all other state waterways.  (B) It is unlawful to take more than twenty-five blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) a day in Lake Marion, Lake Moultrie, the upper reach of the Santee River, and all other state waterways.  (C) A person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than three hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 114, Section 4, eff July 1, 2012; 2014 Act No. 254 (H.4543), Section 1, eff April 1, 2015; 2014 Act No. 254 (H.4543), Section 5, eff June 30, 2018; 2021 Act No. 40 (S.36), Section 1, eff June 16, 2021.  Editor's Note  2014 Act No. 254, Section 5, provides as follows:  "SECTION 5. This act takes effect April 1, 2015, and shall be automatically repealed on June 30, 2018, unless reauthorized by a joint resolution for that specific purpose."  2021 Act No. 40, Section 3, provides as follows:  "SECTION 3. The Department of Natural Resources shall conduct a study of the blue catfish fishery in the Santee and Cooper river systems and make recommendations to the General Assembly concerning the fishery on or before January 1, 2025."  Effect of Amendment  2014 Act No. 254, Section 1, in subsection (A), substituted "two blue catfish" for "one blue catfish", substituted "thirty-two inches" for "thirty-six inches", and inserted "River" following "Santee"; added subsections (B) and (C), relating to daily possession limits and a study of the blue catfish fishery; and redesignated former subsection (B) as (D).  2021 Act No. 40, Section 1, in (A), substituted "two blue catfish" for "one blue catfish", "thirty-two inches" for "thirty-six inches", and "Santee River, the Congaree and Wateree rivers, and all other state waterways" for "Santee, and the Congaree and Wateree Rivers"; inserted (B); and redesignated former (B) as (C).
SC Code § 50-13-645 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-645. Taking limits of eels for recreational fisherman.

 It is unlawful for a recreational fisherman to take more than twenty-five American eel (Anguilla rostrata) a day. Each American eel must be at least nine inches long.  HISTORY: 2012 Act No. 114, Section 4, eff July 1, 2012; 2016 Act No. 209 (S.1030), Section 1, eff June 3, 2016.  Effect of Amendment  2016 Act No. 209, Section 1, substituted "twenty-five American eel (Anguilla rostrata)" for "fifty eels" in the first sentence, and inserted "American" before "eel" and substituted "nine inches" for "six inches" in the second sentence.
SC Code § 50-13-650 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-650. Commercial trotlines.

 (A) No more than four hundred hooks may be attached to a single commercially fished trotline. A trotline must not be attached to another trotline or to the support or float of another trotline. A trotline must not be longer than two thousand feet.  (B) April first to October first a trotline is not permitted in waters in this State one hour after official sunrise to one hour before official sunset unless the trotline is sunk to the bottom or to a minimum depth of four feet below the water surface. October second to March thirty-first trotlines may be left in the water twenty-four hours a day at any depth.  (C) A trotline must not be placed within one hundred feet of the mouth of a tributary stream.  (D) A trotline, cable, line, or any other device used for support may not extend more than halfway across a stream or body of water.  (E) A trotline or any part of it may not remain in the waters of this State more than twenty-four hours without inspection and removal of the fish taken on it.  (F) A trotline must not be placed within two hundred yards of a manmade structure on Lakes Marion and Moultrie nor placed in the Diversion Canal connecting Lakes Marion and Moultrie.  (G) Trotline hooks used in Lakes Marion and Moultrie and the upper reach of the Santee River must have a gap or clearance between point and shank no greater than seven-sixteenths inch.  (H) Stainless steel hooks must not be used on a trotline.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 28-616.1; 1967 (55) 342; 1981 Act No. 170, Section 1; 1992 Act No. 316, Section 6; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 2000 Act No. 245, Section 17; 1976 Code Section 50-13-1180; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 4, eff July 1, 2012.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws: Former Section 50-13-650 was entitled "Use of nets and seines in Savannah River" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 28-616.1; 1967 (55) 342; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 2000 Act No. 245, Section 17.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment renumbered and rewrote the section.
SC Code § 50-13-655 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-655. Set hooks placement and removal.

 All set hooks must be removed from the water and from the vegetation or structure to which they are attached not later than one hour after sunrise each day and must not be placed in the water earlier than one hour before official sunset.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 170, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 1976 Code Section 50-13-1185; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 4, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment renumbered and rewrote this section.
SC Code § 50-13-660 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-660. Jug fishing devices.

 All jugs used in fishing in freshwaters must be sizes that are between a minimum capacity of one pint and a maximum capacity of one gallon with the licensee's name and department customer identification number clearly marked on each jug. All jugs must be removed from the water not later than one hour after sunrise each day and must not be placed in the water earlier than one hour before official sunset.  The attachment of more than one hook and line to a jug fishing device is prohibited.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 170, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 1976 Code Section 50-13-1186; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 4, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment renumbered and rewrote this section.
SC Code § 50-13-665 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-665. Bait which may be used with trotlines, set hooks, and jugs; penalties.

 (A) Except as provided in subsections (B) and (C), and the bait listed below, no other bait may be used with trotlines, set hooks, and jugs:  (1) soap;  (2) dough balls;  (3) nongame fish or bream cut into two or more equal parts;  (4) shrimp;  (5) meat scraps which may not include insects, worms, or other invertebrates;  (6) grapes.  (B) Notwithstanding another provision of law, on the Black, Edisto, Great Pee Dee (including the navigable oxbows and sloughs), Little Pee Dee (including the navigable oxbows and sloughs), Lumber, Lynches (including Clarks, Mill, and Muddy Creeks), Sampit, and Waccamaw Rivers, live nongame fish and live bream may be used with single-barbed set hooks that have a shank-to-point gap of fifteen-sixteenths inches or greater. However, it is unlawful for a person to have in possession more than the lawful creel limit of bream while fishing with nongame devices on these rivers.  (C) Live nongame fish and live bream may be used on a trotline having not more than twenty hooks that have a shank-to-point gap of fifteen-sixteenths inches or greater on the Black, Great Pee Dee (including the navigable oxbows and sloughs), Little Pee Dee (including the navigable oxbows and sloughs), Lumber, Lynches (including Clarks, Mill, and Muddy Creeks) and Waccamaw Rivers. However, it is unlawful for a person to have in possession more than the lawful creel limit of bream while fishing with nongame devices on these rivers.  (D) A person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not more than two hundred dollars or imprisoned for not more than thirty days.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 170, Section 1; 1982 Act No. 461, Section 7; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 1995 Act No. 24, Section 1; 1998 Act No. 314, Section 1; 1999 Act No. 53, Section 1; 2001 Act No. 31, Section 1; 1976 Code Section 50-13-1187; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 4, eff July 1, 2012; 2013 Act No. 16, Section 1, eff April 23, 2013.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment renumbered and rewrote the section.  The 2013 amendment, in subsections (B) and (C), substituted "fifteen-sixteenths" for "one and three-sixteenths" before "inches or greater".
SC Code § 50-13-670 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-670. Possession of game fish while possessing or using nongame devices prohibited.

 It is unlawful for a person to have in possession game fish, except live bream on those water bodies where permitted as live bait, while possessing or using nongame devices. The provisions of this section do not apply to a person using a cast net.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 170, Section 1; 1986 Act No. 333, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 1976 Code Section 50-13-1189;2012 Act No. 114, Section 4, eff July 1, 2012; 2021 Act No. 16 (H.3548), Section 1, eff July 1, 2021.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment renumbered and rewrote this section.  2021 Act No. 16, Section 1, in the first sentence, deleted "or game fish devices" following "as live bait,".
SC Code § 50-13-680 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-680. Inspection; reports of sales volume; seizure.

 An enforcement officer or department employee acting in their official capacity may inspect, at any reasonable hour, the vehicle, boat, processing house, and wholesale business which is connected with nongame commercial fishing activities and the records of a person required to be licensed by this title to ensure compliance. Upon request of the department, the buyers (fish houses) of nongame fish shall report quarterly the volume of sales and other information as required by the department. An enforcement officer or department employee acting in their official capacity may check any game or nongame fishing device and, if unlawful, may seize the device as contraband and dispose of it and any catch provided by law.  HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 28-621.01; 1965 (54) 507; 1981 Act No. 170, Section 1; 1983 Act No. 120, Section 1; 1988 Act No. 383, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 1976 Code Section 50-13-1193; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 4, eff July 1, 2012.  Editor's Note  Prior Laws: Former Section 50-13-680 was entitled "Permit required for taking of fish in Red Bluff Pond in Marlboro County; use of nets to net nongame fish" and was derived from 1962 Code Section 28-621.01; 1965 (54) 507; 1983 Act No. 120, Section 1; 1988 Act No. 383, Section 1; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; repealed by 2012 Act No. 113, Section 4.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment renumbered and rewrote this section.
SC Code § 50-13-685 (2021)
2021 South Carolina Code of Laws|Title 50 - Fish, Game and Watercraft|Chapter 13 - Protection Of Fish|Section 50-13-685. Penalties for violation of article; suspension of license, tags, or permits.

 Except as otherwise provided, a person violating this article is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be fined not less than fifty nor more than five hundred dollars or imprisoned not more than thirty days, or both. In addition to that penalty, the court may order the department to suspend the fishing license and any tags or permits for up to one year.  HISTORY: 1981 Act No. 170, Section 1; 1992 Act No. 316, Section 8; 1993 Act No. 181, Section 1263; 1976 Code Section 50-13-1195; 2012 Act No. 114, Section 4, eff July 1, 2012.  Effect of Amendment  The 2012 amendment renumbered and rewrote this section.