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South Carolina (SC) Fishing License

South Carolina Department of Natural Resources
United States
4
License Types
$0.00
From (Resident)
$11.00
From (Non-Resident)
Under 16
Fish Free
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Fees are approximate and updated periodically. Always confirm the current price and any special regulations on the official South Carolina Department of Natural Resources website before purchasing.
📌 Important: SC residents 65+ fish for free. Saltwater license is free for residents fishing from shore.
📋 Available License Types
License Type Duration Resident Non-Resident
Annual Saltwater License Free for SC residents. 🌊 Saltwater Annual Free $11.00
Annual Combo License 🎣 Combo Annual $10.00 $40.00
14-Day Non-Resident Freshwater 💧 Freshwater 14-Day N/A $11.00

★ Most popular license type. Fees are approximate - verify at the official agency website.

🌊 Fishing in South Carolina

Lake Murray and Lake Hartwell are world-class bass fisheries. The SC coast and ACE Basin tidal creeks offer excellent redfish and flounder. Hilton Head and Myrtle Beach have first-class offshore fishing.