S.0961

Red drum, saltwater fish, deer hunting

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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.

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Roll Call Votes

104 Yea

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4 Absent

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Calendar

May 5

12:00 AM

House Agriculture, Natural Resources and Environmental Affairs Committee

Mar 4

10:00 AM

Senate Fish, Game and Forestry Committee

History

Jun 5

Effective date See Act for Effective Date

Jun 3

Act No. 231

May 19

Signed By Governor