South Carolina S0961 revises catch and size limits for red drum and mandates specific fishing equipment.

South Carolina S0961 amends the catch limit for red drum, allowing up to two fish per day, not exceeding six per boat. It revises the size limit for red drum to be between fifteen and twenty-five inches in total length. The bill also mandates the use of a non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hook when using a handheld hook and line with a hook size of 4/0 or larger. This act takes effect on July 1, 2026.

South Carolina S0961 revises catch and size limits for red drum and mandates specific fishing equipment.

South Carolina S0961 amends the catch limit for red drum, allowing up to two fish per day, not exceeding six per boat. It revises the size limit for red drum to be between fifteen and twenty-five inches in total length. The bill also mandates the use of a non-offset, non-stainless steel circle hook when using a handheld hook and line with a hook size of 4/0 or larger. This act takes effect on July 1, 2026.